Trip to Longton / Wolstanton 19-04-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
116	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	24	D&G Bus
63034	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Part of the service became the #100 to Stone, taking the route similar to the X1, from Stoke to Trentham via the A500 and A34. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and Transport for the trip was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we stopped at the charity shop to pic something up. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we set off on foot to Longton Interchange. Following a re-organisation of D&G Bus services, The former #14 Hanley to Stone service was split. The service from Stoke through to Hem Heath became the #24, and was extended to serve Blurton, Newstead, Dresden and Longton. Some journeys around shift change time terminate at Hem Heath and return to Hanley. The new #24 service seem to get a variety of different buses, especially on the Hanley to Hem Heath runs. We looked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Blurton was to D&G Bus #24 service. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 116 on a #24 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of Longton along Lightwood Road. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and left onto Chaplin Road where we saw D&G Bus 134 on a #24 to Longton. At the end we turned right onto Cocknage Road and we continued onto the end of Queens Park. We turned left onto the A5035 where we saw D&G Bus 142 on a #24 to Longton. We ran through Blurton. We turned left onto Barlaston Road and right onto Waterside Drive. We turned left onto Wimbourne Avenue and we turned right onto Waterside Drive. we continued to the ens and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and right onto Ripon Road where we saw D&G Bus 145 on a #24 to Longton. At the end we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. Later on we were going shopping. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we caught up City Cabs MT13 PGU.

City Cabs MT13 PGU on A50

At Sideway we joined the Northbound A500. We continued Northwards and we turned left onto Adsa. After parking up we went in the supermarket. Matthew used the toilets and afterwards we went around and did the shopping. When we had finished we decided to go have dinner. We left the retail park and we saw City Centre Central SF60 BYP parked up near Asda. joined the Southbound A500. We came off at Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53. We veered left onto Garner street where we saw silver minibus SP09 NTV. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap. once we had finished we got a car back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Voyager Travel YT64 FMF. Later on we went downstairs and we set off Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. and across City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63034 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car HV70 RWU parked up. We ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. 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 where we saw new to the area First Potteries 63102 on a #3 to Crewe. We walked along Bagnall Street and Cheapside and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. We called for a taxi back to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw silver minibus GN70 LLD going towards Hanley.

GN70 LLD in Fenton

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-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Whilst in his room we saw First Potteries 65042 on a #11 to Hanley

First Potteries 65042 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had sausage sandwich followed by a pink blancmange with cream and chocolate sprinkles. Matthew took some batteries and We went downstairs to Meir to go out to see the site of the new school in Meir 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 and we ran through Fenton. We continued onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway bridge into Market Street and we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and then we came off the A50 we turned right onto onto Broadway and we turned right onto Box Lane and we arrived at Abbey Hill. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went on the bouncy castle. Afterwards we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We walked out onto Box Lane and we saw it was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Box Lane. We ran forward onto Uttoxeter Road and forward onto Railway Road. We turned left onto the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the and we turned right into Waterhead Road. We ran through to Upper Belgrave Road where we saw Premier Travel YD63 UMC. We turned right onto Lightwood Road and into Longton. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. Matthew had a bottle of Coke. 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 Newcastle / Hanley 11-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69172	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
63177	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. and we cut through onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP outside there yard. We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69174 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station and we let the bus empty before Matthew got a picture inside First Potteries 69174.

Inside First Potteries 69174

We got off the bus and we decided to look around and take a few pictures. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69172 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton 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. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road. we walked down Victoria Road. A short time later Matthew returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off through Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #6 to Parkhall. We continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds to pick up some food. Once we had the food we set off onto Victoria Road where we saw Z Carz YJ12 SGV parked up. we ran to the top of the hill and we turned sharp right onto City Road where we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room had chicken nuggets, fries and a cup of coke followed by a Manchester Tart. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off in the car onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through to Heron Cross. As we ran along Blurton Road we saw Lightning Travel CX04 FNV. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton. Matthew got back to the house and he chilled out on his computer. We set off onto Magdalen Road. We saw First Potteries 69162 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69162 in Blurton

we walked all the way back to the house. We chilled out and Matthew had sasage rolls and egg custard. We chilled out in Blurton for the afternoon and Matthew got read to go back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. At the lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran down into Fenton and we dropped off uncle Dave. After opening his biscuits and putting them in the biscuit tin, and updating his calendar we set off onto Wheildon Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and we parked up near to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and chilled out. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 142 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 142 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Whilst waiting we saw blue minibus DY14 SYF going towards Hanley.

DY14 SYF in Fenton

Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63177 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street we walked through Tontine Square. We continued to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Once we had finished shopping we walk back through Tontine Square onto Stafford Street and we went to Dixy Chicken for tea. Matthew used the facilities and afterwards had chicken and fries washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew walked along Stafford Street. we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Quadrant Road and we turned right into Town Road. We followed the one-way system onto Huntbatch Street and we turned right onto Meigh Street. We continued onto Burton Place and Goodson Street. We turned left onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran down Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto city Road. We turned left onto Manor Road and we got out of the taxi. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We crossed over the crossing and we walked onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Congleton 15-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67648	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63176	Hanley BS	Tunstall, adj stop M	3	First Potteries
142	Tunstall, adj stop A	Congleton BS	94	D&G
135	Congleton BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G
63113	Tunstall, adj stop B	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later 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 Z Carz YS09 LWV going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Meir. we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67648 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw D&G 157. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Tunstall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto Marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. We turned right onto Tunstall High Street and towards the top end we got up and got off the bus. We waited for #94 bus to Congleton. A short time later D&G Bus 142 appeared on the #94 to Congleton. We got on the bus and we booked to Congleton. We set of up the High Street and we turned right onto Furlong Road. We ran up to the A527 and we ran through Turnhurst and down the hill towards Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill into Brindley Ford and we continued up to Knypersley. We turned right into Park Lane left into Woodlands Street. We turned right onto Church Close and we turned left onto Church Road. We continued onto Princess Street and we turned left onto Well Street. We turned right onto Biddulph High Street and left onto South View. We stopped briefly on Wharf Road and we continued down to the roundabout. We turned right onto the A527 and we headed Northwards. We ran through Whitemore and Mossley and we ran past Congleton railway station. We ran into town and we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Market Street and we turned right onto Bridge Street. We went to the pub and Matthew had dinner. He had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, was down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned down Bridge Street and onto Market Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Tunstall. A short time later we saw it was D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle. We set off onto Market Street and we turned right onto Lawton Street. We joined the Eastbound A527 and we ran past Congleton railway station. We continued out of town through Mossley and Whitemore and we went into Biddulph. We went along the by-pass and we turned left onto Wharf Road. After a brief stop at Biddulph bus station we turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto Well Street and left onto Princess Street. We crossed over the roundabout onto Church Road and we turned right onto Church Close. We turned left onto Woodland Street and right onto Park Lane. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Knypersley into Brindley Ford. We continued down the hill to Fegg Hayes and up the other side towards Turnhurst. We crossed the roundabout and we veered left onto Furlong Road. At the end we turned left onto Tunstall High Street. In the centre of Tunstall we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #3A 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 the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. After going past the town hall we entered the bus station via Bagnall Street. Once we got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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. 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. computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 116 in Fenton

Also seen was maroon minibus VB60 BAZ going towards Heron Cross.

VB60 BAZ in Fenton

After a short while we saw silver minibus SF15 HTN heading towards Stoke.

SF15 HTN in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Travel Express GJ03 LFE running towards Hanley.

Travel Express GJ03 LFE in Fenton

A short time later we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to the chip shop. We went downstairs and we set off Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we visited the chip shop. After we brought the food we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew had his tea. We had sausage, chips and gravy. Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Festival Park / Bradwell 05-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, railway station	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus turned the corner and we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke railway station before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we saw Lucky Seven SF14 BDV. we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. Near to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we were picked up by car. We got in the car. we set off along the road along side the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven GF18 CSV. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto Havelock Place. We ran onto Etruria Vale Road and we stopped at the Shelton Care annex. Once we had finished we we back to snow hill and we ran down Stoke Road. we went around the one way system and onto Shelton New Road. We ran up to Hartshill and we turned right onto Balloon Street. We turned right onto Stoke old Road and we turned left onto Kingswell Road. We joined the A52 and we stopped at the car wash. After having the car washed we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once we had finished we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up Stoke Road and through Shelton into Hanley. We continued onto Broad Street and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Etruria Road and we went under the A53 flyover into Festival Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive. We went to the retail park and we stopped at Poundland to pick up snacks for the cinema later on. We got some pop and sweets and we returned to the car. We ran along Ridgehouse Drive and we ran forwards to the other end and parked by the Odeon. We went into the cinema and Matthew had a cup of Coke and an egg sandwich for dinner, before watching Terminator: Dark Fate. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Ridgehouse Drive and we turned right onto the A53. we veered left onto Etriscan Road and we turned left onto Shelton New Road, We turned right onto Cemetery Road and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out whilst he waited for us to turn up to take him out for tea. Whilst waiting we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 54 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 54 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We turned up and Matthew got ready to go out. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the hill into Stoke. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. Due to their being roadwork in Newcastle, we were stuck in traffic. We decided to take a diversion. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned left onto Springfield Road. We thought we could get through onto the A34... We couldn't. We returned onto Newcastle Lane and we turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran past the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme HV17 KVO. We turned left onto The Avenue and we ran down to the A34. We ran Northwards towards Newcastle We turned right onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. We went past bus station and we crossed the roundabout onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 110 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 we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #99 to Chell. We continued along Barracks Road 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. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and 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 Macclesfield / Hanley 23-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
OKZ 266	Fenton	Macclesfield	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
OKZ 266	Macclesfield	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
67153	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX out of the window.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Arounf 09:00 we went downstairs. Transport for the trip was Stanton's of Stoke OKZ 266. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw Shelton Care Group HT19 XBK. We ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At Bucknall we continued onto the A5009. We ran through Abeey Hulton and Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North through Endon. We ran through Longsdon and we ran into Leek. In the town centre we turned left onto St Edwards Street. We turned left onto the A523 and we ran out of town. We continued past Rudyard lake and through Rushton Spencer. We ran through Bosley crossroads and we continued into Macclesfield. We ran past the railway ststion ansd at thre roundabout we turned left onto the A537. We turned left onto Mill Street and we set down in the town centre. Once off the bus we walked to Queen Victoria Street. Matthew visited a nearby cafe and had a burger and fries washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke OKZ 266. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off down Mill Street and we ran forwards onto park Green. We continued onto the Southbound A536 and forwards the Southbund A523 we ran out of town and over Bosley Crossroads. We ran through Rushton Spencer and past Rudyard Lake before entering Leek from the North. We turned left onto St Edwards Street and left onto the A53. We ran through Longsdon and into Endon. We continued South Through Stockton Brook and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer. We saw Network Rail YN19 MTU going towards Hanley.

Network Rail YN19 MTU in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 142 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 142 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was black minibus YE06 ??? going towards Stoke.

YE06 in Fenton

After a while we saw green minibus DG53 TVV heading towards Longton.

DG53 TVV in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43876 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon with chips followed by cake. 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 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYT on a #548 to Birmingham. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #6 to Meir. 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 we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through 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 Etruria / Newcastle 10-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67661	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67631	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in Blurton and he was going to his day service. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. we set off through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. and right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we stopped at the Blurton Road. We travelled up Heron Cross and we turned left into Grove Road. we saw D&G Bus 142 on the #40 Mount Pleasant circular. We continued down into Fenton and we turned right into Sutherland Street. We turned right into Clarenon Street and we waited for uncle Dave who had gone to photograph a train at the footbridge. In a yard near to the footbridge was silver minibus M60 EYS.

M60 EYS in Fenton

After we had picked up uncle Dave we ran down into Stoke we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran alongside the A500 and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and we turned left into Newlands Street. We turned right into Aynsley Road and we parked up. We went on foot past the garages and we went to the footbridge. We saw 31128 in the loop near to North west Yard and DB Shenka 67154 on the clay train. We returned to the car and we turned right into Elgin Street and we ran to the end. We turned left into Cemetery Road and left onto Shelton new Road. We turned right into Etruscan Street and we stopped at the food van near to the Builder supply yard. Matthew had a Cumberland sausage ring and egg on a bap. He also helped me to finish mine. Once we had finished eating we set off for home via Longton. We set off onto Etruscan Road and we turned left onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Cemetery Road and at the end we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Avenue Road and we saw white minibus DH04 FAZ. We turned right onto Cauldon Road and we ran towards the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran along side the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton. We continued onto Market street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road. At the driver training centre we saw ex Thandi Dart SN51 UAK. We turned left onto Meir Hay Road and we turned left onto Sutherland Street. We continued into L:ongton past the Congress Inn and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. At the bottom of the road we turned left onto Baths Road. We crossed over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #22 to Longton. We got home around 13:00. We spent some time completing the Blog and Matthew ate a slice of Cheesecake. Around 15:30 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 63100 on the #23 to Newstead. turned left onto Church Road. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. At the lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran down into Fenton and we dropped off uncle Dave. After opening his biscuits and putting them in the biscuit tin, and updating his calendar we set off onto Wheildon Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and we parked up near to the residential unit. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked nearby.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew went upstairs and we sorted out his calendar and we said goodbye. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw silver minibus WR62 SXV going towards Stoke.

WR62 SXV in Fenton

Also seen was Autocabs SF58 EWL heading towards Hanley.

Autocabs SF58 EWL in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Afford Rent-A-Car CN68 JXL running towards Longton.

Afford Rent-A-Car CN68 JXL in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67631 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67659 on a #11 to Hanley

First Potteries 67659 in Fenton

For tea Matthew has chilli and rice followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We set off onto Stubbs Street and we walked through the back entrance of the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. He also used the toiled. When he had finished his drink we returned to the bus station. We walked out of the back entrance of the pub and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 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 got off the bus by the shops and we cross over City Road. We through the passage onto Christchurch Street and down temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out. 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 Longton Park / Newcastle 15-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
142	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop Q	1A	D&G Bus
37158	Stoke, Stop Q	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. he was going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Longton Park. Transport for the trip was in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and we ran along the high level road to the next roundabout and onto the A5035. We ran down to Dresden and we turned into Queens Park Road were we parked up. At the parked Matthew used the toilet before undertaking the 1 mile walk. We visited the new cafe. After we had finished they got back in Lucky Seven taxi. We went down to the A5035 and we headed up towards Longton we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #22 to Newcastle. We joined the A50 and we ran down to Heron Cross. We cam off and went along the Link Road up to City Road. We turned left and left again onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. For dinner had a buffet for Red Nose Day. He had a pizza made of Ciabatta and ham and a sausage roll followed by gingerbread men. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out the pub for a while. He returned to the residential unit on foot. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his computer and wait for me to pick him up. I arrived just after 14:30 and we got ready to go out. Whilst we got ready we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 293 heading towards Stoke. We set off around 15:00 and went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car MK19 MMJ at their garage. We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Southgate & Finchley SJ15 PVD heading towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a stoke bound bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 142 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 142 in Fenton

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. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus towards the hospital. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37157 in Stoke

The bus must have been running a little late as it departed before we had time to get to it. A cross the road we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 in Stoke

There was a few minutes to wait for the next #25. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 39 on a #2 to Birches Head.

D&G 39 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw 2 buses approaching. First Potteries 63173 was on a #11 to Newcastle in front of First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37158 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Church Street and off up the hill along Hartshill Road. We passed the Noah's Ark pub and Just after the pub we turned left by the Co-operative Food store and we headed to the hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #25 to Hanley, E-zec patient transport MK18 XRW & ABC Supreme HN18 VHM. We bounced our way through the hospital grounds over the severe speed bumps and we joined the North bound A34. A couple of stops up the road we got up and got off the bus. On the way up to Grandma's house we saw D&G Bus 41 on a #2 to Newcastle.

D&G 41 in Newcastle

We walked down the A34 towards the crossing. As we went to cross the road we saw white minibus RL02 ZDG going towards Newcastle.

RL02 ZDG in Newcastle

We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and one of the red velvet cupcakes he had made earlier and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Dave's house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. As we approached the hospital we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #22 to Longton. and we 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 and we turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran through Stoke and onto Church Street. We continued forwards onto Hartshill Road and we ran into Hartshill. We turned left into Princes Road and right into Queens Road. As we headed into Penkhull we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ & HV18 FHH. At the end of Queens Road we turned right onto Newcastle Lane. We ran down to the roundabout and we turned left onto Harpfields Road. At the end of the road we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the pub. We walked into the pub and sat down out our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 37156 on a #101 to Hanley and First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham passing First Potteries 65037 on a #101 to hanley. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Bradwell 19-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
43	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	26	D&G
142	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	Hanley BS	26	D&G
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the first day of a new D&G Bus bus service. The #26 is a new service from Hanley to Eaton Park & Bentilee. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside Travers Court. A few minutes later the bus to Hanley appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67155 on a #23 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 City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We went into the bus station and we looked for the stand of the new #26 bus. We saw it was D&G Bus 43 on the #26 to Bentilee. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Bentilee before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring Road past the bus station and we turned left into Lichfield Street. We turned right into Birch Terrace and we followed the road around onto Charles Street. We turned right into Old Hall Street and crossed the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We crossed over Limekiln lights onto the A52 and we veered right onto Dividy Road. We turned right into Arbourfield Drive and we turned right into Southall Way. We turned right into Debenham Crescent and we ran forwards onto Kettering Drive. We turned right onto Southall Way and right onto Arbourfield Drive and we ran to the end to Berry Hill Village. After a brief stop we left Eaton park along Arbourfield Drive. We turned right onto Dividy Road and left into Beverley Drive. We turned left Dawlish Drive and we ran down to the neighbourhood centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed over to the neighbourhood centre and we visited the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we headed out to the bus stop to wait for the next #26 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and it was D&G Bus 142. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Dawlish Drive and at the end we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We turned left onto Dividy Road and we turned right onto Arbourfield Drive. We turned right onto Southall Way and right onto Debenham Crescent. We ran around the estate and forwards onto Kettering Drive. We turned right onto Southall Way and right again onto Arbourfield Drive. We ran to the end of the drive and we stopped at Berry Hill Village before returning along Arbourfield Drive onto Dividy Road. We ran towards Bucknall and we veered left Bucknall Road and we crossed the traffic lights onto Bucknall New Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and at the lights we turned right onto Potteries Way. We came off onto Town Road and we crossed the mini roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran past the back of the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran up to Albion Square and we turned right into Albion Street. We followed the road to the left onto Bagnall Street and forwards onto John Street before running into Hanley Bus Station. We got up and got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead. 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. 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 upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw City Cabs YX61 VVO going towards Longton.

City Cabs YX61 VVO in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a 1 to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was Crescent Academy PK56 RJJ going towards Longton.

Crescent Academy PK56 RJJ in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

After a while we saw white Ford minibus AV51 ??? going towards Longton.

AV51 in Fenton

A short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke silver minibus FJ13 CUU going towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU in Fenton

After a while we turned up to take Matthew out for tea. When we were ready we went downstairs and got in the car. We had a few things to pick up so we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we turned right onto George Street. We turned right onto Millicent Street and after a brief stop we continued to the pub. We turned left onto George Street and we turned left onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A50 and we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we turned right onto Albert Street. We crossed over A53 onto Sandy Lane and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank and we saw First Potteries 41497 on a #99 to Newcastle. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank we ran forwards into Bradwell. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran Northwards over the A500 up to Talke. We stopped and the pub and parked up. We got to the pub only to find out the pub was closed for renovation. We got back in the car and we decided to go back to the Potters Wheel in Bradwell. We Set off down the A34 and we crossed over the A500. We ran past the Parkhouse Industrial estate and we turned left onto Bradwell Lane. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we turned left and down the hill past Asda. We turned right onto the Southbound A500 and we came off at Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto Copeland Street. We went around the one-way system onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the A52. We ran along the A52 past the railway station and forwards past the university to Joiners Square. We turned right at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and left onto Cotesheath Street. We stopped to collect something and and we turned the car around in Austin Street. We returned along Cotesheath Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and 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.