Trip to Bucknall 14-03-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Blurton	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was at college. He got up just before 08:00 and had some orange juice. The bus came around 08:15 and it was his usual bus Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

We got on and the bus set off. They headed through Blurton and picked up a couple more people on the way before going to Heron Cross. The bus got onto the Eastbound A50 and then came off at Longton. The bus went past the bus station before going onto Anchor Road and to Adderley Green. The bus turned left onto Dividy Road and through to Bucknall. The bus then went through the side streets of Bucknall before they crossed the A52 and went into Newhouse Road. After spending the day at college Matthew came out to find Wardle Transport 1450 was his bus home. the bus went onto the A52 and through Bucknall and onto Dividy Road. They went up to Adderley green and down Anchor Road into Longton. The bus headed into Normacott to drop someone off before going back onto the A5035 towards Blurton. The bus dropped someone else off in Newstead and then into trentham to drop another person off. The bus then headed back into Blurton along the A5035 and Matthew got home around 16:30. After having some toast and orangeade we set off to have tea in Trent vale. We got onto the A5035 and into Trentham. We then did the A34 up to Trent Vale passing Happy Days 226 coming the other way. For tea Matthew had a brunch followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. When we had finished eat we headed back down the A34 abd then onto the Northbound A500. We then went East on the A50 to check out what was on Z Carz depot. There were 4 vehicles parked on the spare ground today. First was the former Alton Towers Transport coach M534 RSO.

Z Carz M534 RSO in Longton

Next to this was new arrival Mercedes minibus UK52 BUS.

Z Carz UK52 BUS in Longton

Then was the former Ausden Clarke Van Hool bodied coach CNZ 3828.

Z Carz CNZ 3828 in Longton

This was followed by minibus W221 CDN.

Z Carz W221 CDN in Longton

We turned onto Willow Row where we saw LDV minibus T408 JUX. We headed back onto the A50 and to Heron Cross. We called in Uncle Daves House in Fenton before returning home Through Heron Cross. We got home around 18:50. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00...Mark

Trip to Bucknall / Fenton 17-01-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1648	Blurton	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
DX56 FYZ	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Fenton	Charter	Blackfriars
DX56 FYZ	Fenton	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Blackfriars
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was at college. Matthew got up around 07:30. The bus escort text me to tell me the bus was going to be late due to bus trouble so we knew it would probably be something different today. The bus turned up and it was Wardle Transport 1648.

Wardle Transport 1648 in Blurton

We got on the bus set off through Blurton picking somebody up in both of the Blurton estates before going to Heron Cross. The bus then got onto the A50 and then passed Longton bus station. The bus went around Longton town centre and then up Anchor Road. The bus went via Dividy Road, Twigg Street and across to the A52 and then into Bucknall. The bus went down Newhouse Lane and to college. During the day Matthew visited JTF in fenton. They went out to see the bus they travelling on was DX56 FYZ. The bus left college and headed towards Abbey Hulton before joining onto Leek Road. The bus headed towards joiners Square before going onto Victoria Road. They then went onto the estate with JTF. He visited the toilet there and did some shopping before going back onto the bus DX56 FYZ. The bus then went back down Victoria Road to joiners Square and then along Leek Road to he A52. The then did the A52 to Newhouse Road and back into college. For dinner Matthew had chips and beans. After college the bus came to pick Matthew up and it was once again Wardle Transport 1450. Also seen in college was Wardle Transport 1647. The bus went back into Bentilee and along Dividy Road. The bus went towards Longton along Anchor Road and then went around Longton. The bus went into normacott and then onto the A5035 and Turn into Newstead to drop off a student before heading along the A5035 to drop off another student. The bus then headed back along the A5035 and into Blurton. When Matthew got back home and took a picture of Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

Matthew had some toast and then we went out for tea in Trent Vale. We went on the A5035 and then onto the northbound A34 up to Trent Vale. For tea Matthew had 2 sausage, egg chips and beans with a side of bacon and 2 rounds of bread and butter. This was followed by toffee Sponge pudding and ice cream. When we were done Matthew called up uncle Dave to tell him we were on our way to pick him up. We set off on the southbound A34 and then onto the Northbound A500. We went east on the A50 to Heron Cross and then we went into Fenton. After we had picked uncle Dave up we went though Heron Cross. In Heron Cross we saw minibus T2 DLT. We carried on into Blurton and we got home around 18:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:25...Mark

Trip to Bucknall 15-11-2013

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Blurton	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

today Matthew was at college. Matthew got up around 07:30. The bus turned up and it was Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

We got on the bus set off towards Heron Cross and then Longton Hall Road. The bus went around Longton town centre and then up Anchor Road. The bus went via Dividy Road and then into Bucknall. The bus went down Newhouse Lane and to college. After college the bus came to pick Matthew up and it was once again Wardle Transport 1450. The bus went back into Bentilee and along Dividy Road. The bus went towards Longton along Anchor Road and then went around Longton. The bus went into normacott and then onto the A5035 and Turn into Blurton When Matthew got back home we saw Z carz S952 VMY parked at the end of the street. It had broken down earlier in the day and was in the process of being fixed. Matthew got his camera from home and we went to see if he could take a picture. The driver kindly let him on so he could take a picture inside this bus.

Inside Z Carz S952 VMY

We walked back home and matthew had some toast whilst we waited for mum. he got changed out of his pirate costume and then we went out for tea in Trent Vale. We went on the A5035 and then onto the northbound A34 up to Trent Vale. For tea Matthew had 2 sausage, egg chips and beans with a side of bacon and 2 rounds of bread and butter. This was followed by toffee Sponge pudding and ice cream. When we were done matthew called up uncle Dave to tel him we were on our way to pick him up. We set off on the southbound A34 and then onto the Northbound A500. We went east on the A50 to Heron Cross and then we went into Fenton. After we had picked uncle Dave up we went though Heron Cross. In Heron Cross we saw minibuses W885 PTS and T2 DLT. We carried on into Blurton and we got home around 18:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:25...Mark

Trip to Bucknall 18-10-2013

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Blurton	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was at home and going college. Matthew got up and was ready for college at around 08:15 when his bus turned up. It was Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

we got on the bus and it set off. The bus set off through Blurton and down to Heron Cross. The bus went East on the A50 to Longton. The bus went through Longton and onto Anchor Road. The bus went up to Adderley Green and the then left onto Dividy Road. we passed First Potteries 60063 on a #26A service. We carried on down to Bentilee where we went onto the a52 via Twigg Street, Wooliscroft Road and Pennell Street The bus then went onto Newhouse Road. For dinner Matthew Fish fingers and chips and beans with cake and custard for afters. he then went to the toilet. After a day at college we came out to find Wardle Transport 1450 waiting for his return journey home. The bus went along Newhouse road and onto the A52. They went through Bentilee via, Pennell Street, Wooliscroft Road and Twigg Street and onto Dividy Road. here we saw First Potteries 34286 on school bus turn. The bus headed aroun Longton Via Anchor Road and Commercial Street. The bus went into Lghtwood and stopped off Star and Garter Road before returning back to Dresden via Meir Road and Belgave Road. At this point we saw First Potteries 32627 & 34158 and Wardle Transport 4891. The bus then went into Newstead estate and we saw Z carz S952 VMY retuning to the depot After dropping off another client in Newstead we carried on towwards Trentham to drop another off near Jonathan Road. We then retuned to Blurton along the A5035. He got home around 16:00. After he had a couple of slices of toast and mum had retrned home, we went out in the car to have some tea. We turned onto the A5035 where we passed Wardle Transport 2531 on a school bus turn. At the A34 we headed north and passed preserved Midland Red 780 GHA. We stopped in Trent Vale at the Black Lion pub. We had been followed up by a coach which we now identified as Leons BT12 LCT. At the pub Matthew had sausage Egg bacon chips and beans followed by toffee sponge pudding and ice cream. Highlights of buses seen in the pub include First Potteries 65705 on a #22, First Potteries 65002 on a #101, Leons Coaches CT13 LCT and Wardle Transport 3290. When we had finished we went to pick uncle Dave up. We got back onto the A34 to Hanford and then up the A500 to Sideway. We did the A50 Eastwards to Heron Cross and then we picked up uncle Dave. We then headed back through Heron Cross passing Z Carz T2 DLT. We got home around 18:00 and Matthew chilled out on his computer. He watched a few bus DVDs and we ate some Strawberry Vienetta. He then went bed around 00:00...Mark

Trip to Bucknall 15-10-2013

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Bentilee	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today was Matthew last day in Respite have spent 8 nights there! Matthew got up around 07:50 and went for breakfast of toast and orange juice. His transport arrived and we took a picture of it from his bedroom window. It was dud Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Bentilee

Also in the yard was welfare bus DG02 WCO arrived in the yard. Matthew hopped on and took a picture of this inside of this bus too which was empty.

Inside Stoke-on-Trent city council DG02 WCO

We got on Wardle Transport 1450 and sat down. The bus set off onto Dividy Road and we then passed Stoke-on-trent city council OU11 YCW. At the A52 the bus turned right towards Bucknall. We saw First Potteries 53405 on the #5 to Abbey Hulton. The bus then turned left onto Newhouse Road we got off and went into college. In the yard were 2 other buses CN59 AEW and GN53 EZT which which he also got pictures of.

Blackfriars CN59 AEW and GN53 EZT in Bucknall

He also got another picture of Wardle Transport 1450 on his arrival.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Bucknall

After We saw Z carz S952 VMY retuning to the depot. morning lesson he had Sandwiches for dinner followed by Twix cake bar and an angel slice. After college the bus came to pick him up for his return home today. It was Wardle Transport 1450. The bus went along Newhouse road and onto the A52. They went through Bentilee via, Pennell Street, Wooliscroft Road and Twigg Street and onto Dividy Road. The bus headed aroun Longton Via Anchor Road and Commercial Street. The bus went into Lghtwood and stopped off Star and Garter Road before returning back to Dresden via Meir Road and Belgave Road. The bus then went into Newstead estate and we saw Z carz S952 VMY retuning to the depot After dropping off another client in Newstead we carried on towwards Trentham to drop another off near Jonathan Road. We then retuned to Blurton along the A5035. He got home around 16:00. He was really happy to be home and we did him some toast whilst he look at some pictures on my camera / computer. Uncle Dave had also come around to see him and we took him home just after 18:00. We went through Blurton and onto Blurton Road. We saw First Potteries 40140 on the #22 and 40024 was on the #23. In Heron Cross we saw Z carz T2 DLT and then we dropped Uncle Dave off in Fenton. We carried on own to the A500 which we did North to the A53. East bound we went to Smallthorne via Sandbach Road. After doing some stuff in Smallthorne we went to Fenton MacDonalds via Birches Head, around Hanley where we saw Wardle transport 4808. We went up Victoria Road to the drive in where Matthew had a chicken nugget meal and a plain cheeseburger. He took this home and then ate it. He then chilled out watching telly and using his computer before bedtime around 23:00...Mark

Trip to Bucknall 12-09-2013

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Bentilee	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew started the day in respite. Matthew's bus from last term which was Wardle Transport 1321, had been sold to GHA during the summer holidays. This meant he was now traveling to college on a different bus. Matthew got up around 07:00 and had toast for breakfast. Whilst waiting for his bus we saw Wardle Transport 1649 heading to Newstead.

Wardle Transport 1649 in Bentilee

A few minutes later his bus turned up and he took a picture out of the window before heading down to catch it. It was Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Bentilee

Te bus set off onto Dividy Road and then onto the A52, The bus turned right into Bucknall then headed into college. After full day in college Matthew waited for his bus home which was Wardle Transport 1450 again. Matthew came home via Bucknall, Dividy Road, were we saw Wardle Transport 1623. We carried on into Longton down Anchor Road and then to Heron Cross. Matthew got home around 16:30. He hadn't got his camera and bag so we had to drive back to Bentilee to get it. We stopped at the chemist in Blurton and then headed onto the A5035 via Maythorne Avenue. We headed to the East end of Longton and then past the Gladstone Pottery Museum and through the back streets onto Anchor Road. We then headed int Bentilee along Dividy Road passing new arrival Wardle Transport 2249. After picking up his suitcase and camera we headed to Trentham to drop off a few things. We went back via Dividy Road, the A52 which we did to Stoke, and then onto the Southbound A500 and southbound A34. We cut through onto New Inn Lane and we dropped things off in Pacific Drive and Constance Avenue. Afterwards we went to MacDonalds in Trent Vale. Afterwards we headed home along the A34 and A5035. We got home a little after 18:20, where Matthew ate his MacDonalds. He then chilled out on his computer until bedtime...Mark

Trip to Leek / Cheadle 16-01-2013

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Bentilee	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
28	Sainsbury's	Leek BS	Town Service	D&G
N880 AVV	Leek BS	Bridge End, adj Kiln Lane (Unmarked)	108	Clowes Coaches
28	Sainsbury's	Leek BS	Town Service	D&G
T459 JRH	Leek BS	High Street, Cheadle	234	Clowes Coaches
T459 JRH	High street, Cheadle	Leek BS	234	Clowes Coaches
M127 YCM	Leek BS	Leek BS	165	Clowes Coaches
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Bentille	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was going to Leek from college. we got up around 07:00 and had some breakfast before his college transport arrived. It was Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Bentilee

we got on did this down Dividy Road and onto the A52 before turning in Newhouse Road and to college. They then went to Leek by car to visit the new Sainbury's store in Leek. The route up was to Bucknall on the A52 before travelling through Abbey Hulton and Milton to the A53. They then did this straight into Leek and into the new store. Whilst there we visited the cafe for dinner. Afterwards they went around the shop. They came out and we saw D&G 28 we got on the free town shuttle bus. we set off So he did this we got off to Leek bus station. Whilst there we saw Clowes Coaches N880 AVV. we got on As N880 AVV was on a #108 to macclesfield we set off did this bus back to Sainsbury's instead we got off the shuttle. He did the shuttle a second time back to the bus station before we spotting Clowes coaches T459 JRH we got on the #234 to Cheadle. we set off to Cheadle and then straight back again we got off. The next bus we was Clowes Coaches M127 YCM we got on the #165 town service so we set off decided to do a lap of town on this bus we got off. we also saw Clowes Coaches N466 VOD. before being picked up. They then travelled back to college. hey went down the A53 to stockton brook and the headed towards Milton. They carried on to Limekiln Bank and then did the A52 to Bucknall and then to college. around 15:00 Matthew went back to respite we got on Wardle Transport 1450. The route back was down to the A52 and then onto Dividy Road. Back at respite we got off, we had sausage and mash for tea followed by cake and custards for afters. we then chilled out in the lounge before have a bath. He had toast or supper before bedtime...Mark

Trip to Newcastle 10-01-2013

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Blurton	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
MIB 986	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Newcastle Adventure Playground	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 986	Newcastle Adventure Playground	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Copeland's Tours
1648	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was going on a coach to the adventure playground. He got up at 07:30 to get ready for college. His bus arrived just after 08:00 and it was Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

He set of through Blurton to Heron Cross and then onto Victoria Road via the A50 ink road. At Joiners Square they turned right into leek Road and then right again onto the A52. At Newhouse Road they turned left and went to college. The coach came to pick them up or the adventure playground at 09:30. It turned up and it was Copeland's Tours MIB 986. They did this out o college and onto the A52. The bus went up Limekilm bank to the Hanley ring road and then they went around Hanley to Shelton and then onto Shelton New Road. The bus went down George Street into Newcastle and then to the adventure playground. They then left the coach for a short session before getting back on the coach to visit a nearby park on Silverdale Road. Another stop here before returning back to the college or dinner. The route back was through Silverdale and Madeley and returning back through Keele on the A525. Once through Newcastle they headed up the A53 and then onto George Street. They then went down Shelton New Road to Shelton and then onto the ring road at Hanley. The went around Hanley then onto the A52 down Limekiln Bank. The then carried on to Bucknall ant turned into Newhouse Road to return college. After afternoon lessons Matthew returned home on Wardle Transport 1648. They went along Newhouse road and onto the A52 to Bucknall. They then went up Dividy Road and passed the First Adderley green garage. The turned right at Anchor Road and then went around Longton and to Heron cross before returning to Blurton around 16:15. around 18:00 we went out to do some deliveries in Trentham and after we had done them we drove up the A34 to the Trent Vale MacDonalds and Matthew had his usual Chicken Nugget meal and a plain cheeseburger. We drove home along the A34 and A5035 and Matthew ate his food ate home. He chilled out on his computer before bedtime around 23:00...Mark

Trip to the Adventure Playground 13-12-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Bentilee	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
T131 SGA	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Newcastle Adventure Playground	314	Z Carz
T131 SGA	Newcastle Adventure Playground	Bucknall Newhouse Road	314	Z Carz
1648	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Bentille	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bentilee	Ladybank Grove Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was going to the Adventure Playground from college. we was in respite today and he got up around 07:00 for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting for the bus to we college we saw Phil Smiths Travel K451 VVR out of the window. we also saw ABC taxis minibus YN55 KXO.The bus arrived around 08:00 and it was his usual bus Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Bentilee

we got on bus sat down bus set off. The route was down towards Bucnknall. we also saw Wardle Transport 1501. we then went along empty the A52 to Newhouse Road. When we got off to college we was T131 SGA we got on sat down bus set off there to take them to the Adventure Playground. The route was via the A52 to limekiln bank and leek Road. They went through stoke and up to Newcastle where we got off turned to go to the adventure playground. After a couple of hours they returned back to college for dinner. The route back was via First Newcastle garage and up the A34 through to Kidsgrove and then along First Avenue to the A50 we headed South to the A527 and then across to High Lane. Then then headed South to Hanley and then around the ring road to Limekiln Bankand Leek Road to the bottom of Limekiln Bank before heading into Bucknall on the A52. Matthew had his dinner and a rice crispy cake for afters. at 15:00 he went out to catch his bus back home. Whilst we was waiting also saw Wardle Transport 1648 to Meir Heath.

Wardle Transport 1648 in Abbey Hulton

After we was Wardle Transport 1648 we got on on bus sat down set off Despite us ringng up to college there had been a mixup with respite and he was due home today, people didn't listen. Matthew knew he was due home today which is why he had his camera. he went up to Bentilee to respite and we got off 1648 out and went in the building. we had a lemon meringue pie. After they worked out we was Wardle Transport 1450 we got on and sat down bus set off mean to be at home Matthew got back onto the bus to continue his journey home. The went up to Longton past the Z Carz depot. we saw BV51 BNO & V690 EBC W344 WNS on the depot as they went past. they then came down down Longton Hall Road and into Blurton. When we got off Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

we got home around 16:15 and then had some toast. later we had Chicken, Potatoes and carrots for tea around 19:00. we also had a raspberry ripple mousse. He then used his computer before bedtime...Mark.

Trip to Wigan 11-12-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Bentilee	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
13801	Wigan BS	Golborne	600	Stagecoach Manchester
13801	Golborne	Wigan BS	600	Stagecoach Manchester
16192	Wigan BS	Pemberton	621	Stagecoach Manchester
35034	Pemberton	Wigan BS	628	Stagecoach Manchester
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Bentille	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today he was in respite. He was going to Wigan. He woke up around 07:00 and had his breakfast. He then went to college on Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Bentilee

Thet set off to college via Dividy Road and then onto the A52 towards Bucknall. They then went down Newhouse Road to their destination. An impressive post, I just gave this to a colleague who is doing a little analysis on Driving Lessons Wigan And he is very happy and thanking me for finding it. But all thanks to you for writing in such simple words. Big thumb up for this blog post. Just after 09:00 they set off for Wigan. The route was up the A52 to hanley and then around the ring road to festival park. They then did the A53 to Basford and then onto the Northbound A500. The headed north onto the M6 before coming off the M6 at the A49 and driving into Wigan. They parked on the street near to the bus station.They went to the courtyard cafe for dinner and he had a breakfast. For after he had a chocolate cake with custard. After using the toilet they saw Stagecoach 13801 on a #600 service to Leigh which they decided to to to Golborne. They got off in Golborne with the intention of catching an Arriva bus back to Wigan. But there seemed to be a gap in the service. They let several buses go and then decided to wait for the double decker to return. Eventually Stagecoach Manchester 13801 reappeared on the northbound service. They did it back to Wigan bus station. Then they saw Stagecoach 16192 appeared on a #621 service. They decided to do this to the top Pemberton. They got off and waited fr the next 628. This was Stagecoach Manchester 35034. they did this back to the bus station before returning to the car. They set off back to College. Down to the A49 via Wigan Pier and then onto the Southbound M6. They went South to the A500 before doing this to Basford. They then went toward festival Park before doing the ring road to the A52. They headed down to Bucknall before returning to college. After college he returned to respite on Wardle Transport 1450. They did this back to dividy road and then to Bentilee. After arriving back at respite around 16:00. They went out to The New Florence for tea. The route was along Dividy Road to adderley Green and then down Anchor Road to Longton. After going around Longton they went down Lightwood Road to the pub. For tea he had an All Day Big Breakfast with a drink of Coke, for afters he had Chocolate Fudge Cake. Then then went back via Longton and Anchor Road up to Adderley Green before retuning to Bentilee along Dividy Road. to the respite place. He had a bath before bedtime...Mark.

Trip to Bucknall 16-11-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1649	Blurton	Bucknall	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew had a different bus to college. He got up around 07:20 and was ready for college just before 08:00. The bus usually turns up after 08:00 but the bus was late. Around 08:25 the bus turns up and it was Wardle Transport 1649.

Wardle Transport 1649 in Blurton

Matthew had seen this bus a few days earlier when it had turned up at his respite place in Bentilee. It is an O&H bodied Mercedes 614D with 9 seats. He went to college via the A5035 through Blurton to Heron cross and then onto Duke Street in Heron Cross. Afterwards they then went through Fenton. In Fenton they saw Procters TLZ 2659. They went down Victoria Road to Limekiln Bank and down to Bucknall. After college Matthew came out to see his usual bus was Wardle Transport 1450. He then returned via Limekiln Bank and through Fenton. They went via Duke Street through Heron Cross to Blurton. He got home around 16:15 and then had a short session on his computer before we went to the Black Lion for tea. The route was along the A5035 to Trentham and then on the A34 Northbound to Trent Vale. Whilst we were there we observed a few different buses. When he arrived there he saw Wardle Transport 1424. He also saw Happy Days 221 heading South down the A34. After having sausage eggs chips and bacon and ice cream for afters, we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We went down the A34 and onto the Northbound A500. We turned onto the A50 and then came off in Heron Cross. We then head down through Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. We went back through heron Cross to Blurton. We got home around 18:00 and then Matthew chilled out on his computer until bedtime getting ready for the trip out the next day...Mark

Trip to Bucknall / Jackson's Nursery 23-10-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Blurton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Wardle Transport
A19 BNT	Abbey Hulton	Jacksons Nursery	Charter	Bennetts
A19 BNT	Jacksons Nursery	Abbey hulton	Charter	Bennetts
1649	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was visiting Jacksons Nursey from college today. He got up around 07:00 and got ready for college. The bus turned up a little after 8:00 and it was his usual charge, Wardle Transport 1450. Matthew then took a picture o the bus before he got on it.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

The route to college was via Fenton, Victoria road, Leek Road and then the A52 to Newhouse Road. He arrived in college around 09:00. After registration, he went out to find his ride to Jackson's Nursey was Bennetts A19 BNT. The route to the nursery was along Newhouse Road to Abbey Hulton and then North to Milton. At the traffic lights he turned East and travelled for a couple of mile until he reached a left turn which leads down to the Nursery. At the cafe Matthew used the toilet before ordering chocolate fudge cake and a Coca Cola with his communicator. They then returned to college on a reverse of the route up. Back onto the minibus bennets A19 BNT, they left the nursery road and turn right onto Bagnall Road. at the lightd they turned Right onto Leek Road which they did down to newhouse Road before returning to college. After dinner and afternoon lessons Matthew returned to Wardle Transport 1649 for the journey home. The route was onto the A52, Leek Road, Victoria Road and then through Heron Cross to home. After eating a snack of toast we usually go to Macdonald for tea on Tuesday's where Matthew has a chicken nugget meal and a plain cheeseburger. He then chilled out on his computer before bedtime...Mark

Trip to Bucknall 19-10-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Bentilee	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

today was Matthew last day in respite of a week long stay. He got up around 07:00 and had breakfast before his transport to college arrived. The first bus we saw was wardle Transport 1649. Then we saw his bus which was Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Bentilee

we got on The bus took him down Dividy road to the A52, and then down newhouse Road. At college we got off had chips for dinner followed by cake. After college he rturned home was wardle Transport 1450. we got on the route was Down newhouse Road onto the A52, he then went to Limekiln bank before turning onto Leek road. He then went up victoria road to the A50 link road. They made there way through heron Cross before returning to Blurton where we got off a picture of this bus.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Bluton

Mum wasn't due back until late and so matthew had an evening in with me and Uncle Dave. For tea we had bangers and mash. We watched telly and used the computer and then went to bed around 00:00...Mark

Trip to Abbey Hulton / Bentilee 10-09-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Ladybank Grove Blurton	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1485	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Dividy Road Bentilee	Charter	Wardle Transport
1485	Dividy Road Bentilee	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Ladybank Grove Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today was Matthew first Monday at college of the new term. He got up just after 07:00 and was picked up at 08:00 by his usual bus, Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle 1450 in Blurton

On the way to college he passed Wardle Transport 1649. They travelled own to Fenton via Heron Cross and Heron Street. Then in Fenton he saw First Potteries 30029 and 30033 on Schools work. They travelled own to joiners square and along Leek Road to Limekiln Bank. They then headed up the A52 to bucknall before turning into Newhouse Road. He arrived at college around 09:00. Wardle Transport 1485 was waiting in the yard. Whilst there went out on a quick trip to Bentilee on Wardle Transport 1485. Hey travelled back along Newhouse Road to the A52. They went passed the Meadows as he went up Dividy Road and then stopped for breakfast. They then went back to college on Wardle Transport 1485. They went down Dividy road to the A52. Around 15:00 he was picked up again by Wardle Transport 1450. Also in the yard was Wardle Transport 1648 on another transport. He got on Wardle Transport 1450 to bring him home. He then settled down for the evening having pitta bread pizza's for tea...Mark

Trip to Abbey Hulton 19-07-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Benitlee	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
T131 SGA	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Newcastle Adventure Playground	314	Z Carz
T131 SGA	Newcastle Adventure Playground	Bucknall Newhouse Road	314	Z Carz
1648	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Ladybank Grove Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was doing his usual Thursday #314 09:00 Bucknall - Newcastle timething. He got up a little after 07:17. After getting ready the bus came to pick him up around 08:00. It was Wardle transport 1450.

Wardle 1450 in Blurton

was going. We got on a went. As we set off The route was down Dividy Road to Bucknall and then along the A52 to Newhouse Road. When he arrived at college, he was going to go to Newcastle like he does on most Thursdays. Today however the transport we was unusually Z Carz T131 SGA on the #314. The route was via Bucknall, where we saw First Potteries 34311. They then went along Leek Road, Stoke and up Hartsill Road. after there usual session they returned to college for dinner. This was on Z Carz T131 SGA again. The route back was via Hartshill, Stoke, Leek Road and Bucknall. In the afternoon he had a party at college as some of the pupils we leaving the following day. They had a disco and then a private party to say goodbye to a few of the pupils in a quieter setting. A little after 15:00 the bus came to take him back. we was Wardle Transport 1648. we got on and sat down set off back along his usual route towards Fenton. we saw 1421 on his way to Heron Cross. He got to Heron Cross at a little after 16:15. It was Wardle Transport 1648 we got off was very happy. Matthew had an omelette for tea. He had a bath and went to bed around 23:00...Mark

Trip to Tatton Park 29-06-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Blurton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Wardle Transport
TLZ 2659	Bucknall Road, Hanley	Tatton Park	Charter	Procters
TLZ 2659	Tatton Park	Bucknall Road, Hanley	Charter	Procters
1626	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Heron Cross	Charter	Wardle Transport
BV51 BNO	Heron Cross	Trent Vale	Charter	Z Carz
BV51 BNO	Trent Vale	Heron Cross	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was going on a trip from college. He got up as usual just after 07:00 and the his usual bus came to pick him up for college. It was Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

He got to college around 09:00. The coach came to pick them up on Bucknall Road Hanley around 09:30 and it was required Procters coach TLZ 2659. This coach is a 53 seater vehicle. The coach took just under an hour to get to Tatton Park. The route was the A52 to Hanley, and then just before 10:00 they went around Hanley past the Tesco Extra and then down to the Festival Park. They then did he A53 to Basford and then got on the Northbound A500. They did the M6 to e A556 and across to Tatton Park. In the coach parking area there were lots of other vehicles. we saw Copelands Tours MIB 236 there as well as that we saw Howards bus BUS 44A we also saw GHA coach EAZ 2584. In Tatton Park Matthew walked around the gardens and visited the toilets. He also ate a meal which was an all day breakfast with chips. He also had cake for afters. They also went to look at the animals. They also visited the playground area. They then went back to their coach, was Procters TLZ 2659. They returned home around 14:00. The route back was the reverse on the route up. They headed back onto the A556 and then back onto the Southbound M6. They then got back onto the A500 and the A53 to Festival Park. They went around Hanley and then down to Bucknall Road. He them walked back to college. They saw Wardle Transport 1649 on the way back in. They also saw Wardle transport 1450 whilst out. They got back in college just before 15:00 in time for his transport which was Z Carz S973 OVP. Outside he ate cake then was Wardle Transport 1626 back to respite in Heron Cross. he used the toilets. This was once again saw Wardle Transport 1450. Around 17:00 Matthew he being in respite in Heron Cross, Matthew and a couple of the staff went out on Z Carz BV51 BNO. They were going out for tea at the Black Lion in Trent Vale. This is a 33 seat mini coach inside. The route was onto the A50. They saw Wardle Transport 1453 on the way. They then go onto the A500 to Hanford and saw Wardle Transport 1421 running empty and then onto they got onto the Northbound A34. They went out on was Z Carz BV51 BNO. After having a brunch and then toffee sponge and custard for afters, they returned back to was Z Carz BV51 BNO Heron Cross on via the A34, A500 and A50.in Heron Cross he saw First Potteries 40779 on a #23 service. They got back on Z Carz BV51 BNO As often is the case, Matthew wanted to photograph the interior. I told him to wait until we arrived in Heron Cross and then he could photograph the bus empty. He got back into respite around 18:45 came past the in He had a respite unit too bath and then chilled out with some toast for the rest of the evening before bedtime..Mark

Trip to Newcastle 24-05-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Heron Cross	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
40751	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Hanley BS	5	First Potteries
30029	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	34A	First Potteries
40143	Newcastle BS	Biddulph High Street	99	First Potteries
40143	Biddulph BS	Newcastle BS	99	First Potteries
2260	Newcastle BS	Bradwell Hospital	35	Wardle Transport
2301	Bradwell Hospital	Newcastle BS	35	Wardle Transport
40148	Newcastle BS	Blurton Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in respite, and was going to college at least at the start of the day. Matthew got up around 07:00 and would have been redy for his transport to college at 08:00. It was his usual bus Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle transport 1450 in Heron Cross

He would have arrived at college around 09:00. Today after 09:00 he went out for a bit of a trip around the Newcastle area. The first bus he had was First Potteries 40751 on the #5 to Hanley. They travelled through Bucknall and up Limekiln Bank. They got to Hanley around 10:00. After around an hour in Hanley, they spotted First Potteries 30029 on a #34 service. This was done through Festival park and up through Basford along the A53. This was done to Newcastle bus station where he got off. For dinner Matthew went to Morrisons in Newcastle. Matthew had a breakfast and the a lemon meringue for afters. Whilst in Morrisons they visited the toilets. Around 13:00 they saw 40143 was seen on a #99 to Biddulph. They travelled out through Wolstatnton to Porthill. They they went down through Longport and up to Tunstall. From Tunstall they traveled along the A527 to Biddulph. Matthew wanted to do this so he did this all the way to Biddulph and back the opposite way they came. In Newcastle Matthew saw 2260 on a #35 service. They did this to Bradwell. The return #35 was 2301 which he did back to Newcastle. as it was getting late, Matthew did a #22 homeward, which was First Potteries 40148. This was done South along the A34 to the hospital. They then went along Hilton Road and reapeared on the A34. After passing under the A500 they went through Hanford and Trentham. They Joined the A5035 which they did to Blurton. After he got back home we went out to MacDonalds for tea...Mark.

Tirp to Jacksons Nurserry 22-05-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Heron Cross	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Wardle Transport
CN59 AEW	Abbey Hulton	Jacksons Nursery	Charter	Blackfriars
CN59 AEW	Jacksons Nursery	Abbey hulton	Charter	Blackfriars
1450	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Heathcote Street,Saxonfields	Charter	Wardle Transport
1623	Heathcote Street,Saxonfields	Heron Cross	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was going on a trip to Jacksons Nursery from college. He was in respite in Heron Cross today. He would have gotten up around 07:00 in the morning with Kerry Holdcroft and then waited for his transport to college. On the he went before to Birkenhead. we saw Wardle Transport 4776 on a X50 to Derby. On the he had been to Nantwich from Sandbach via Crewe. He would like to go to be Northampton soon. The bus came around 08:00 and we was his usual Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Heron Cross

we got on would have gotten to college around 09:00. Today we Blackfriars CN59 AEW we got on we set off went to Jackson Nursery we got off. Whilst there he would have had a meal and a drink of coke followed by a cake. He then would have come back to college. Back at college we set off around 15:00 on his usual college transport and this was Wardle Transport Mercedes minibus 1450. we got On the way back we set off via Bucknall. saw Z Carz T131 SGA around Limekiln Bank. we then went along Dividy Road. On Dividy Road we saw First PMT 61243 on a #26 service. Bentilee past the Esso petrol station Adderley Green, First Aderley green garage. we saw First PMT 40779 on a service #1. to Heathcote Street,Saxonfields we got off transferred from his usual bus which outing was Wardle Transport 1450 Mercedes minibus and onto another bus which we was Wardle Transport 1623 we got on which has 16 seats. we set off liked the interior of this bus other bus. we saw First PMT 61235 on a service #1 to Hanley. we then carried on along Longley Road and King Street. In Fenton we saw Wardle Transport 2245 on a #50 service. we got off to Heron Cross Wardle Transport 1623 around 16:00. Whilst in respite picture of Wardle Transport 1626.

Wardle Transport 1626 in Heron Cross

He then had a tea and then settled down for the evening. Matthew visited one of the neighbours house too. we saw Z Carz YJ61 GYZ outside the respite unit. He then had a bath and used the toilet. He had some toast and orange juice before bedtime...Mark

Trip to Newcastle/Stoke 08-05-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Blurton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Wardle Transport
NIL 3944	Abbey Hulton	Cheddleton	Charter	Procters
NIL 3944	Cheddleton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Procters
1450	Abbey Hulton	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport
40003	Ladybank Grove, Blurton	Newstead	23	First Potteries
40003	Newstead	Church Street, Stoke	23	First Potteries
66841	Church Street, Stoke	Newcastle Town Centre, adj Alma Inn PH	25	First Potteries
61553	Newcastle Under Lyme, adj Seagrave Street	Church Street, Stoke	26	First Potteries
40024	Church Street, Stoke	Stoke railway station	23	First Potteries
66849	Stoke railway station	Church Street, Stoke	25	First Potteries
2962	Stoke railway station	Stanley Matthews Way	500	Wardle Transport

Todays was Matthews first day back at college after the bank holiday weekend. He was also having a trip out on the Beatrice today aswell. Matthew was up shortly after 07:00 and on his college bus at 08:00. It was the usual bus Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle Transport 1450 in Blurton

Whilst at college, Matthew did Procters NIL 3944 to Chedleton. He had Procters NIL 3944 back to college too. He came home once again on Wardle Transport 1450. Mathew then had his tea which was sausage carrots and potatoes. As it was a nice evening, I asked Matthew if he fancied a jaunt down to Stoke on the bus to which he said yes! We set off a little after 20:00 and we waited for the Hanley bound bus. We saw the bus heading in the other direction so we decided to cross over and do it to Newstead first. As it approached we could see it was first PMT 40003 as it often is on this turn. We got on the bus and took our seat near the back. we noticed that this bus had been refurbished, and the seats were now in first colours. The old grey and salmon zig-zag pattern seats had been replaced. When we got to Newstead I got up and booked back to Stoke station. When we got back to Blurton, an old school friend of Matthew's got on the bus and we chatted to as we headed towards Stoke. As we were late we decided to get off in Stoke town centre so we could see both of the buses we night catch. As we got off Matthew got a good picture of 40003.

First PMT 40003 in Stoke

Matthew immediately decided he need to go to the toilet so we went to the one's by the market. We got back onto church street just in time to see the #26 to Newcastle, which was required 61553. we decided to turn this down for now, and to wait to see what the following #25 was, as we would be coming back on 61553 anyway. We waited a further few minutes and dud 66841 appeared on the Keele bus. As we traveled up to Newcastle we passed 66849 on the Hanley bound #25, a little further up the road than usual. We did it to the edge of Newcastle where Matthew got a picture of this bus.

First PMT 66841 in Newcastle

We got off the bus and crossed over to wait for 61553. sure enough after a few minutes a appeared from around the corner. As we rode on this bus to stoke, we could see how different this bus was internally to some off the Scania's that were original to PMT. We approached stoke and there were 2 possibilities. if we got to Stoke and the #23 hadn't gone past then we would do this to stoke station. Otherwise it would be the #25. as we approached stoke there was a couple of minutes before the #23 was due off. We got to Stoke and it was waiting at the stop. Cool as a cucumber, Matthew insisted on getting a picture of 61553 before walking over to the Solo across the road.

First PMT 61553 in Stoke

After he had taken the picture we ran over to the #23. another lady had already run across in front of us, obviously she didn't have to stop to take a picture of the other bus! We got across the road and jumped straight on it. We sat down and we didn't even know which one we were on. as we got off we made a conscious decision to what we had been on and it was required 40024. Matthew got a picture just as it pulled away.

First PMT 40024 in Stoke

It had now just about gone dark. We crossed the road for the impending #25. As expected it was dud 66849. It was a little late turning up and quite full. The move is usually to stoke town for the Hanley bound #25. As we pulled into Church street we passed 66852. We now had 2 choices... Wait for the #500 in Stoke Town centre, or walk back to the railways station. As we approached the stop in stoke town centre the bell's in Stoke minster were sounding out and Matthew decided he want to catch the bus from by the station. We had 12 minutes to get there. as we passed the end of Kingsway matthew spotted a coach in front of the Kings Hall. We had to go and have a look. It was Leon's Coaches AT61 LCT which was in town with the Stoke city end of season awards ceremony. We also saw a coach behind the north Staffs hotel which we had to go have a look at. It was Simpson's coaches SM12 SON. we got to the stop by the railway station with about a minute to spare! It rounded the corner and we could see it was a Versa so we knew it was probably not going to be a required bus. As it approached we saw it was Wardle Transport 2962. We did the bus to the end as usual, and just before we got off Matthew got a picture of the very brightly lit interior of this bus.

Inside Wardle Transport 2962

We got off and waited for the bus to come back onto the bus stop so we could take a few more pictures of this beast.

2962 on Stanley Matthews Way

We then walked the long walk home, before getting ready to go to bed...Mark