Trip to Haverhill / Newcastle 31-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63346	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. He couod go on the trip. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke and we crossed over the A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran Southwards through the West Midlands and to the Southern end of the M6. We joined the Southbound M1 and we ran through Northamptonshire to junction #6A. We continued Eastwards along the A14. We crossed the A141 and we ran forwards onto the B1514. We ran a short distance up the A1307 and we crossed over the A14 onto the M11. We continued Eastwards along the A505 and into Pampisford along the A11. We re-joined A1307 and we ran through Haverhill. We turned left onto the B1057 and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had chciken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got in the car and Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. We ran out of town along the B1057 and we ran forwards onto the A1307 and we turned left onto the M11 and we went forwards onto the A14 and we crossed over the cob and over the river Conwy. We ran past the castle and through the town and we past through the narrow gap in the wall. We ran out of town and we joined the the M1. We ran northwards up the M1 through Northamptonshire and at junction Junction 19 we took the Westbound M6. We continued Northwards through the West Midlands and up through Staffordshire. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car HG71 BZM parked up.

Afford rent-a-car HG71 BZM in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63346 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63346 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 and we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35937 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35937 in Newcastle bus station

In the bus station we saw First Potteries 63361 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63361 in Newcastle bus station

We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw beige minibus YJ68 BHK. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the soft play area. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Stanier Street and we turned left onto John O'Gaunt's Road and we turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. 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 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 Bradwell / Stoke 30-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67142	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
63115	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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. We saw First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We had a walk around the pool and and Matthew went to the play park. we set off onto Grove Road and we went into Heron Cross. We turned left onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and he chilled out in his room. We went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included D&G Bus 124 on a #94 to Congleton. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We 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. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. he in his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw grey minibus MW72 YOO.

MW72 YOO in Fenton

Whilst in his room we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63115 in Fenton

We came downstairs and we cut throught onto City Road. We waited at the stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67142 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 over Church Street and we crossed over Campbell Place. We stopped in a pub on the left hand side. Matthew went to the toilet and sfterwards Matthew had a party with egg sandwiches and a glass of Coke. Today was Natalia's birthday and they had a birthday cake. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 54 on a #24 to Wood Lane. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out in his room and used his computer. After tea Matthew returned to his room. 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 Holmes Chapel / Blurton 29-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Eastfield Close	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 S.A.S Travel CV68 TBX.

S.A.S Travel CV68 TBX in Fenton

Matthew took some batteries and we went downstairs to Longton to meet the coach in an intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill to the edge of Hanley and we we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We went around town anti-clockwise and we ran onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued through town onto Scotia Road. We turned left onto Williamson Street and at the end we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued through town through Goldenhill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot. We continued North to Holmes Chapel along the A50 through Arclid crossroads. We ran into Holmes Chapel and we turned left onto Twemlow Lane. We continued Northwards for a few miles until we reached Holmes Chapel Zoo. We parked up and we entered the zoo. Matthew went to the toilet and then spent some time walking around the zoo. We stopped for dinner and Matthew had egg sandwiches washed down with a can of Coke. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off down the Twemlow Lane and we turned left onto the A50. We continued through Brereton Green and down towards Brereton. We continued down through Arclid. We ran through Fourlanes End and into Rode Heath. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street where we saw City Centre Central ORZ 3451 in the depot. We continued down the Scotia Road and left into the Boulevard. We ran down the hill past the park and we went forwards onto Queens Avenue. We turned left onto High Lane. We ran through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley and onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Cadbury Fudge and drink the can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to the bus stop to wait for the next bus to Blurton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

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 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down Beaconsfield Drive and back home to see if we were in. We had gone out to get the car fixed so we weren't at the house. it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Maythorne Road and afterwards we turned left onto A5035. We continued through Dresden into Longton and we joined the Westbound A50 and we went Westwards up Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we ran through heron Cross lights. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right on to Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went out. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room to chill out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 28-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Fenton, Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63348	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63117	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries
63363	Fenton, Victoria Place	Bucknall, New Finney Gardens	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 First Potteries 63118 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 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. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke town centre along Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and we saw D&G Bus 524 on the #101 to Stafford. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We set off on foot onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We crossed Tontine Square and we went into the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Coke. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. We walked back down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67143 on a #3 to Crewe. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63348 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63348 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63348 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63348

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we passed the bus garage. At the back we saw First South Yorkshire 36277 as well as another Bee Network single decker. 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 and we went past KFC. 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. As we got off the bus we saw Leon's 244 in the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we went to The Coffee House. We turned left onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Astley Walk and we stopped for a ice cream van. Matthew had a vanilla ice cream. We set off along Astley Walk and we turned left onto Hassell Street back to the bus station. We ewaited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

As sbort time later a bus came on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63117 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his television. For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. 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 onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We walked back down City Road and we walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton. We went under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto the A52 and We continued onto Trentmill Road and Matthew was despearte for the toilet. We crossed the spare ground and we forwards onto Berry Hill Road. We ran into Fenton. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned left onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Shelton 27-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Clifford Street	6	First Potteries
35947	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67181	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63363	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67181	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 Afford rent-a-car YS21 KKE. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw silver minibus YR11 OJC. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road we saw grey minibus SG22 RBX. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67156 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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 Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We got up and got off the bus half way up the hill. We returned to the Kidsgrove in ABC Supreme taxi. We set off up Lichfield Street and onto the ring road. We veered left onto Broad Street and we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along The Avenue. we walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. We walked through the park and we saw the new cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back to Fenton we got in the car and we set off along The Avenue and onto Boughey Road where we saw Travel Express YJ61 HAU. We turned left onto Ridgway Road and we turned left onto Mawson Grove and we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton and we saw First Potteries 67150 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67150 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 35947 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 35947 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We 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. 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 City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we cut through onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car DY21 HXH outside there yard. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 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 and we ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we went to The Works and bought a book. We went down High Street to Poundland and Matthew bought a bottle of Coke. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto Castle Walk and we stopped at EE where Matthew had a some changes. We continued up Castle walk and into the bus station. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63363 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63363 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. we sat 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 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 and we saw First Potteries 63357 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 the site of the new Burger King. We ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we visited a cash machine. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we saw white minibus SN56 FCL. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs 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 Stoke / Kidsgrove 26-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63358	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	11	First Potteries
63102	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Hancock Street	25	First Potteries
63116	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67180	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67175	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	11	First Potteries
67143	Stoke, stop T	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	First Potteries
67152	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Shelton, Newlands Street	21	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 silver minibus WR14 YAK. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63358 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 63102 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we 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 turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. We walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. Matthew walked to the toilet. We walked through the park and we saw YMCA DK18 AEG.

YMCA DK18 AEG in Hanley

Once we had finished in the park we walked down The Parkway. we returned to Hanley in an Intercity taxi. We set off down The Pkwy and we continued onto Ridgway Road and we turned left onto Mawson Grove and we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to 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 we turned right onto King Street and we walked around the corner to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage and chips and a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we walked around the corner onto Liverpool Road. We waited for the bus towards Hanley. A short time later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 63116 on a #3A to Hanley. 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 through Sandyford past the new retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. 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. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67180 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67180 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67180

We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked towards the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67147 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67148 on a #21 to Trentham. We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme YB73 VZT heading Northwards. When he had finished eat Matthew set off onto the A34 and around the corner onto London Road to wait for the bus back towards Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Beresford Street. We turned left onto College Road and we went into the Mellor Building Staffordshire University. After we had finished eating we went back to Fenton in a City Centre Central taxi. We set off onto Spencer Road and we turned right onto Boughey Road and we ran forwards onto Leek Road. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. 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 / Hanley 25-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67181	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67181	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 dentist and we saw First Potteries 63361 on the #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67181 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 and we ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #22 to Longton. We walked up to the top end of the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67181 on the #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67181 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Upper Cross Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Ashwood and we turned right onto Longley Road. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we turned right onto Galsworthy Road. We turned right onto Bambury Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a egg sandwich and bottle of Coke. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35936 on a #8 to Ball Green. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road 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 walked back to to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the Co-op food store. Matthew brought a small can of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the room and went on his computer and drank his bottle of Coke. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North uo through Etruria and Longport and we joined the Eastbound A527. We ran up the hill to the top end of Tunstall and we turned left onto Chatterley Lane. We turned right onto Hollywall lane and at the end we turned left onto the A50. We ran North into Kidsgrove and we turned right onto Mount Road. We stopped again to pick up a service user and we continued onto Pennyfield Road and we ran up through Harriseahead and towards Mow Cop. We continued up to the Edge of Biddulph and we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Brown Lees and Brindley Ford and we followed the road through Knypersley and Fegg Hayes up to Chell. We continued along the A527 through Pits Hill and Sandyford and down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew took a can of Irn Bru. Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. 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 and we crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. 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 Burslem / Newcastle 24-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67145 a on the #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw silver minibus SF68 FME. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. After he had done his shopping we went to Newcastle in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem past Lidl supermarket. We turned right onto Federation Road. We got out of the taxi and we set off onto Federation Road and we turned right onto the A50 and we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #3 to Crewe. We turned right onto Market Place and went to Wrights Pies and Matthew had a can of Coke and a millionaires shortbread. We walked to the end of Market Place. Matthew ate a sausage roll and we drank the can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Market Place and left onto Woodbank Street and passed the site of the new apartment being built. We headed back to the Market Place. After we had finished in the pub we returned to the car to go back to Fenton. We set off along Wedgwood Street and we turned left onto Moorland Road. At Smallthorne rounsabout we went right onto the A5272 up to Sneyd Green and we ran southwards to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners square and we went right onto the A52. We ran into Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw grey minibus SG73 YDV.

SG73 YDV in Fenton

Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto 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 and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 WPT parked up.

Afford rent-a-car MJ71 WPT in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 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 set off onto Castle walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we decided to visit the Lidl Store. Matthew brough a couple of small bottles of Coke and a pack of Crunchies. We walked down Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs 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 / Trentham 23-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
35942	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35945	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
35939	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6A	First Potteries
47520	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 44514 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 44514 as it returned to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Another bus came on stand and it was First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35942 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hil and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required First Potteries 63364 on a #4 to Hanley. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an Victoria sponge cake. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. When we had finished we returned to Hanley. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we saw red minibus BK60 CKL. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35945 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35945 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35941 on a #18 to Leek. A short time later the bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 35939 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 35939 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 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 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 on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. Once we were ready we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 over Church Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew did his weekly shop and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had spaghetti and tomato sauce followed by a cheesecake. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.