Trip to Hanley / Bucknall 30-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley, adj stop J1	23	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and was was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Newfriars College SF70 MLN. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

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 and we saw Z Carz PO55 URU. 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 ans we turned right onto College Road. There was Travel Express YJ62 CRF parked up on Cauldon 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 and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #11B to Bentilee. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road where we saw First Potteries 32066. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. we saw grey minibus NJ59 UUJ going towards Longton.

NJ59 UUJ in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw white minibus FE09 ZMX. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and we got in a 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 towards Bucknall and we saw Travel Express ML08 ODU. We followed the A52 to the right. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When Matthew had finished his drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto the A52. We followed the A52 to the left and we headed towards Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we run forwards towards Stoke. We ran near to the railway station and we ran alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill to Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 27-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1	23	First Potteries
63102	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going out for tea as Matthew today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 heading towards Stoke. whilst waiting for the time to go to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 111 on a #11 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we Copeland's Tours MIB 783 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 783 in Fenton

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.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we saw Ausden Clark AU19 DEN. We went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we walked onto Tontine Square and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of Tontine Street past the site of the new KFC. We walked forwards onto Stafford Street and we passed the town hall. We ran along Bagnall Street and we turned left into Adventure Place and we continued forwards to Bethesda Street. We went into the museum and Matthew ate his chicken sandwich and a bottle of Coke. He also went to the space exhibition and had his photo taken in a spacesuit. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we left the museum. Once off the bus Matthew went to get dinner. We set off along Bethesda Street and we walked up John Street to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63102 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63102 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. 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 69141 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Mum ordered the food and Matthew had gammon and egg with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 we missed the turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs with Matthew and spent so time with him. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 25-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65031	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
65034	Stafford, Chell Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63034	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69151 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. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Stafford. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65031 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65031 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Newcastle International Airport YJ16 DXP. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We stopped at pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Gaolgate Street. We turned the corner onto Chell Road and we waited for a bus back to Newcastle. After we crossed the road to Sainsbury's we saw Select Bus 27 on a #7 to Moss Pit.

Select Bus 27 in Stafford

A short time later we saw Select Bus 12 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select Bus 12 in Stafford

A short time later we saw required First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65034 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we book to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Chell Road and we ran down to the railway station. We ran around the South end of town and over the river onto Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 past the site of the new Starbucks. We ran forwards onto onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale. and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. We waited for the bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 37158 on a B2 to Trentham Lakes. Matthew had a can of Fanta Orange whislet waiting for the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63034 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63034 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63034

We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Dr Pepper and a toffee Crisp. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of slices of syrup sponge puddinge. Later on we went out to Smallthorne in a car. We went downstairs and 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. At Joiners square we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise arouse the ring road and we turned left onto Town Road. After crossing over the ring road we We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past the site of Matthew's old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We stopped at Joe's house and We turned onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 Hanley / Blythe Bridge 24-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
69155	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. 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 grey minibus ???? DRC. Later on 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 Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs to do his pub. We went to do the pub. transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street and left onto Victoria Road. We headed down the hill and crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings at the pub included First Potteries 69163 on the #6 to Hanley. When it was time to returned to Fenton we travelled back in a car. We set off Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We continued along the A52 past the railway station We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back to the residential unit Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window before going out for a drink. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Premier Travel YJ14 HHA.

Premier Travel YJ14 HNA in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw blue minibus SF20 HHL.

SF20 HHL in Fenton

We walked Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew chilled out in his room on his computer. his room to use his computer and watch buses whilst waiting for us to Hanley to go out for drink. Whilst waiting. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

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. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued along Tontine Street. We continued through the square onto Parliament Row and we walked up McDonalds. Matthew had a washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. After a short time we saw First Potteries 65733 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 65733 in Hanley bus station

We decided to wait for the next bus we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 69155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blythe Bridge. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 69155 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 69155

We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street we saw D&G Bus 115. 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 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 as we travelled we passed Harry Shaw YJ69 VLX. We continued into the town centre and we went under the railway line. 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. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had sausages, chicken dippers, chips and beans followed by chocolate cake with custard. 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 Stoke / Newcastle 23-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69148	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	11	First Potteries
63173	Stoke, adj stop P	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32632	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
65038	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	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 visit uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw Afford Rent-A-car YM69 HKU.

Afford Rent-A-car YM69 HKU in Fenton

The bus appear and it was First Potteries 69148 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 down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Church Street and we crossed over the A52. We continued walking to the day centre. We went to the day centre and we went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. We have created some amazing spaces within such as a beauty room, relaxing quiet room, games room, general activities room, arts and crafts room, For dinner he had cheese on toast followed by a lemon iced sponge and custard. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Matthew drank a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew went to the toilet. Once we we had finished we set off onto A52 and we turned onto Church Street. We walked to the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on the #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off 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 First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and Lidice way. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted in Longton. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we continued onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to chill out before going to see uncle Dave. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Later on we went to uncle Dave's. We went downstairs and we set off onto we set off onto Temple Street. We walked onto Watkin Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and alongside the railway line. We turned left onto Smithpool Road we saw white minibus LX03 MKM. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we turned left 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 to see the visitor unit. 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 / Kidsgrove 21-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	7	First Potteries
69151	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
65031	Hanley BS	Fenton, Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to the barbers. He was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to barbers he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the barbers, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. 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 ran past the site of the new Burger King. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. We got out of the taxi and we visited Carphone Warehouse. We crossed over the Strand and we walked up to the barbers. After having his haircut We walked back to Fenton. We got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we ran along Baker Street onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and onto Temple Street to go back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew chilled out in his room on his computer. For dinner he had sausage rolls followed by a slice of cheesecake. In the afternon Matthew had a nap. He woke up and used his computer. We watch buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 69161 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 69168 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69168 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had beef sirloin steak and chips and gravy for tea followed by a Tunnock's Caramel biscuit. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

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. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Kidsgrove. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63179 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63179

When it was time the bus set off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts and High Lane where we saw City Centre Central FE15 UAD. We ran forwards into Chell. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road past the old school which moved to the new building. We ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and at the roundabout we went onto Newchapel Road. We ran through the estate via Galleys bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked down Attwood Street and Matthew used the toilet. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. Matthew ate his a can of Irn Bru. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69151 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street an we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. Once off the bus we visited the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65031 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 65031 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto Maud Street. We walked along the footpath and over George Street. We crossed over William Street. We walked forwards onto Fountain Street and we turned right onto City Road and we we turned left into Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in 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 Southport / Crosby 19-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
15304	Southport, The Monument	Thornton, adj Edgemoor Drive	X2	Stagecoach Lancashire
2916	Thornton, opp Edgemoor Drive	Thornton, Masefield Road	54	Arriva NW&W
4578	Thornton, Green Lane	Kirkdale, Briar Street	47	Arriva NW&W
3022	Kirkdale, Pansy Street	Crosby, Village stop A	53	Arriva NW&W

Today was the second day of out NW adventure. We woke up in the hotel room and we got dressed and ready to go out. We decided we would go to nearby Chorley to have breakfast before going out for the day. We set off on foot along the path amd we got in the car outside the main hotel. We set off along the drive and we turned left onto Park Hall Hall Road. We followed the road to the left onto Mill Lane and we crossed over the M6. We headed Spouthwards down Preston Road and we turned right onto Spendmore Lane. We ran through Coppull and we crossed over the West Coast main line before crossing the roundabout onto the B5251. We ran towards Chorley and the place where we hoped to have breakfast was shut. We continued into town and we missed the turning so we ended up on the Northbound A6. We turned around and headed back Southwards and we turned right onto. George Street. We turned right onto Market Street and we spotted another cafe. There were no parking spaces on market street so we turned into West Street and parked up there. We walked around the corner and we went to Crown Cafe. Matthew visited the toilet and mum ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we had a quick walk around town whilst mum visited a nearby charity shop. We walked back up West Street and up the Steps onto West Street car park. We cut through St Mary's RC Church and down an alleyway back onto Market Street. After get some money out of the nearby cash machine we met up with mum and we returned to the car. We turned around and we ran down West Street and turned right onto Market Street. We turned right onto the B5251 and we headed out of Chorley towards Coppull. We veered right onto the B5251 ans we turned left onto Butterworth Brow. We crossed the railway line and we headed through Charnock Richard village. We turned right onto Preston Road and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Mill Lane and we followed the road to the right onto Park Hall Road. We ran past the hotel and into Heskin. We turned left onto the Southbound B5250 and we turned right onto Town Lane. This was a very narrow road and we had to pass people very slowly a couple of times. At this point we decided to set the route to be fastest route rather than most direct!. We turned left onto Barmskin Lane and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Courage Low Lane and we turned left onto Moss Lane. We joined the Eastbound A5209 and we headed towards the M6 motorway. Once on the motorway we headed Southwards and we joined the Westbound M58. We ran to the end and We joined the Southbound A5036 and we saw an unidentified Aspect coach. We turned right onto Copy Lane. We turned right onto the B5207 and we followed the road around a housing estate. We crossed the B5244 and we ran forwards onto Lydiate Lane. We turned left onto the A565 and we ran towards Crosby. We ran past Sainsbury's and we ran along Manor Road. At the end we followed the road to the left onto Hall Road East and we past the railway station. We ran onto Hall Road West and we turned the corner onto the promenade where we said goodbye to mum. The first thing we did was to head to the beach to see if we could see any interesting historic bricks on the famous beach. We managed to find a few that had not been eroded by the sea. We also went to see a coupke of the Anthony Gormley statues. The weather was statring to turn so we headed back onto Burbo Bank Road North. We turned the corner onto Bank Hall Road West and we heded up to the bus stop. A quick check of the stop revealed there was no bus service from there until Monday moring. We decided to head up to the station and catch a train into Southport. On the way we saw grey minibus RO17 ZWE waiting at the level crossing.

RO17 ZWE in Hall Road

We went onto the station and we booked 3 saveaway all areas tickets befpore crossing over the bridge and waiting for the next Northbound train. We only had to wait about 20 minutes or so and the train appeared. We got on the train and we headed North towards Southport. The journey took around 20 minutes and when we got to Southport we came out of the station onto London Street. We walked up to Lord Stree and we stop at the Southbound stops and waited for a suitable bus. As we approached the Stop we saw Arriva NW&W 4582 on a #46 to Carr Lane.

Arriva NW&W 4582 in Southport

We decided to catch a bus going Southwards back towards Crosby where mum dropped us off. A short time later we saw an X2 bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 15304 on the X2 to Liverpool.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15304 in Southport

We got on the bus and we placed the Metro cards on the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Southwards down Lord Street and we croseed the roundabout onto Lord Street South. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we ran past Birkdale railway station. We continued Southwards for a couple of miles and into Ainsdale. We continued onto Liverpool Avenue and we ran Southwards onto Liverpool Road. We joined the Formby bypass and we ran past the airfield before turning right onto Southport Road. We ran forwards onto Ryeground Lane and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran forwards onto Cross Green and we turned left onto Liverpool Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Formby Bypass and we continued Southwards. We ran forwards onto Scaffold Lane and we continued Southwards through Lady Green. We ran forwards onto Southport Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto Moss Lane. We got to a section of road where there was another bus service so we decided to get up and get off the bus. We got off the bus by Edgemoor Drive and Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 15304 as it continued towards Liverpool.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15304 in Thornton

Once off the bus we decided to cross the road and wait for smoething going Northwards. We had already seen on the map the there was a bus heading Northwards on a #54 to Thornton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approching. It was Arriva NW&W 2916 on a #54 to Thornton.

Arriva NW&W 2916 in Thornton

We got on the bus and we placed the Metro cards to the driver. The back of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2916 before we saw down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2916

After a quick check on the bustimes.org map it seemed that Thornton was only just up the road! We set of along the A565 and we turned right onto Edge Lane. The bus turned left onto Runnels Lane and terminate towards the Notrh end. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2916 as it waited to depart towards Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 2916 in Thornton

The bus was due to sit there for a few minutes before returning South So I asked Matthew if he wanted to walk to the main road and catch a different bus to which he agreed. We walked Northwards up Runnells Lane and at the end we turned left onto Lydiate Lane. We went forwards onto Green Lane and we went past the Nags Head pub. We turned right onto the A565 and we headed to the Nearest Southbound stop. We looked at the map and we could see a bus approaching to the North. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4578 on a #47 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4578 in Thornton

We got on the bus and we we placed the Metro cards on the reader before going upstairs. We headed Southwards down the A565 and into Crosby. We turned left and followed the A565 Southwards to Seaforth. We turned left onto the A566 and we headed Eastwards to North Park. We turned right onto Stanley Road and we continued Southwards past the Bootle New Strand shopping centre. We continued Southwards to Kirkdale and we crossed the railway line. We didn't want to go too far into the unbknown so we decided to get of the bus where there were some shops, so we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4578 as it continued Southwards towards Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 4578 in Kirkdale

Once off the bus we headed into a nearby convenience store and we brought a can of Coke and a couple of Chocolate bars. WE headed across the the vide road and we sat at the Northbound bus stop. Whilst we were ating a chocolate bar we saw Arriva NW&W 4632 on a #52 to Netherton.

Arriva NW&W 4632 in Kirkdale

We decided to catch the net bus to somwhere mum could come and pick us up. A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 3022 on a #53 to Crosby.

Arriva NW&W 3022 in Kirkdale

We got on the bus and we place the metro card on the scanner for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards up Stanley Road and we ran past Bootle New Strand shopping center. We continued Northwards past North Park and we ran forwards on Linacre Road. We turned shap left onto Bridge Road and we crossed the roundabout continuing along Bridge Road. We crossed the railway line and we ran forwards onto Seaforth Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Crescent Road. We ran forwards onto Ewart Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Sandy Road. We followed the road around to the left onto Cambridge Road. We turned right onto the A565 and we headed Northwards over the railway line. We turned left onto South Road and right onto Mount Pleasant and we ran Northwards onto Oxford Road. We turned right onto Mersey Road and we crossed over the railway line. At the roundabout we ran forwardes onto Corobnation Road. We turned left onto Islington and we ran up to the roundabout and did a 180' turn to get to the bus terminal. When we arrived at the bus station the bus eptied out and Matthew got a picture inside Arriva NW&W 3022 before we got off the bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 3022

Also in the bus station was Stagecoach Merseyside 15564 which was on a #53 to Liverpool.

Stagecoach Merseyside 15564 in Crosby

We walked around the corner to the Sainsbury's where mum had parked up to pick us up. We got in the car and we set off towards the Nag's Head in Thorton which we had seen earlier on on our travels. We set off out of the car park onto Richmond Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto the Eastbound A565. We ran for about a mile up the road and we turned right into Green Lane. We turned left into the pub car park and we parked up. As we got to the door we saw a sign that said 'No walk-in customers'. We returned to the car and we tried to book online but the website would not let us book. We tried to phone up but they weren't answering the phone either! We decided to try another pub in the area so we looked it up and we set off. We turned left onto Lydiate Lane and we headed Eastwards. We crossed over the B5422 and we ran forwards onto Northern Perimeter Road. We followed it to the end and we turned left onto Copy Lane. We crossed the A5036 and we continued Eastwards to Old Roan. We ran forwards onto Aintree lane and we got to the pub in about 1/2 mile. We parked up and whilst the pub was currently operating with a limited menu due to supply issues, we were able to get in angoet something to eat. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we returned to the table and mum ordered the food. Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke followed chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we got back in the car and we headed back to the Hotel. We travelled Westwards along the Aintree Lane and we turned right onto the A59 at Old Road. We ran northwards to the giant interchange and we got onto the Eastbound M58. We ran about 10 miles or so up the the M6. We went Northwards up the M6and we came off at junction 27. We turned left onto A5209 and almost Immediatley we turned right onto the Northbound B5250. We ran Northwards through Mossy Lea and Writington and into Heskin. We turned right onto Park Hall Road and we turned left into the hotel grounds. This time we went right around the main hotel and we parked at the back, which was a little closer to the room thean the previous car parking spaces we had used. We walked back to the room and we chilled out on the laptop writing some of the Blog. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and we settled down to bed around 00:00... Mark