Trip to Bentilee 07-02-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1648	Blurton	Bentilee	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew went into respite. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had some toast and orange juice for breakfast. He had dinner at the Hem Heath pub with grandma. We headed onto the A5035 and into Stanley Matthews Way. We then turned into the pub. After having an english breakfast we headed back home for an hour before we went into respite. It was Wardle Transport 1648. We got on sat down on the bus. We set off onto the A5035 which we did to Longton before we saw Copelands Tours MIB 236. We headed around Longton past the 41514. We went up Anchor Road. We headed onto Dividy Road were we got off. Matthew then got a picture of Wardle Transport 1649.

Wardle Transport 1649 in Bentilee

We dropped Matthew off around 16:00 and we said goodbye. Matthew then chilled out in his room and watch buses go passed whilst listening to music on his computer. He had jacket potato for tea followed by cake. He then had a bath before going to bed at 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 08-03-2013

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1501	Blurton	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Charter	Wardle Transport
1648	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was at college again. This week has been exceptional for different buses working on his college run. most weeks the same bus work there and back every weekday. Up until last night 4 different buses had work this week. Matthew got up around 07:30 and got dressed. The bus arrived just after 08:00 and it was Wardle Transport 1501 which he scored on Wednesday evening but didn't get a photo. Today he got a picture, but it wasn't fantastic as it was a misty grey day outside.

Wardle Transport 1501 in Blurton

The bus went through Blurton to Heron Cross and the they got on the eastbound A50. They did this to Longton and then got onto Anchor Road were we passed Wardle Transport 1647. we turned right at then end and went past the First garage where he saw First Potteries 41500. They carried on to Dividy Road were we saw wardle Transport 4891. we then we onto the A52 and then onto Newhouse Road. At college Matthew had for fish and chips for dinner with ice cream roll for afters. He then went to the toilet. Afternoon lesson over matthew went out to find his bus was a little late arriving. When it did turn up it was Wardle Transport 1648 and a fifth bus for the week! we got on the bus. This bus had the same grey and red patterned seat that were in Wardle Transport 1649. we set off down Newhouse Road and then crossed over the A52 and cu through the back streets to Twigg Street. the went along Dawlish Drive and then onto Dividy Road by Lidl. we went passed the First garage and saw 40379 at the back of the depot. They then went round the top end of the Longton one way system and onto the A5035. Despite not having at bus at 15:30 he was back home by 16:22! As I had been warned we would be late I took his camera out to him expecting a different bus to appear and it did. Matthew took a picture of the seats before getting a picture of the outside of the bus.

Wardle Transport 1648 in Blurton

Mum arrived home a few minutes later and then we went to the Black Lion. We set off down the A5035 and then onto the Northbound A34 until we got there. Matthew had a Brunch and then toffee sponge and custard for afters. Whilst eating we saw Wardle Transport 1424 head South down the A34. After calling uncle Dave on the hone to say we were coming. We set off back down the A34 and then onto the A5035. Matthew went in the house with mum and I carried on to fetch uncle Dave. He chilled out on his computer whilst we watch music on MTV Rocks, going to bed around 23:30...Mark

Trip to Bucknall 14-02-2013

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1321	Bentilee	Bucknall	Charter	Wardle Transport
TLZ 2659	Bucknall	Newcastle	Charter	Procters
TLZ 2659	Newcastle	Bucknall	Charter	Procters
1648	Bucknall	Blurton	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew was at college. He got up at 07:00 to get ready and had some toast for breakfast. Around 08:00 was Wardle Transport 1321 arrived to take him to college.

Wardle Transport 1321 in Bentilee

They went down Dividy rod to the A52 were they turned right. The continued east along the A52 until they reached Newhouse Road. During college they visited they adventure playground and transport for this we was Procters TLZ 2659. They went down to the A52 and around Hanley. we saw Wardle Transport 4652 in Hanley on the #30 service. They then went along the A53 through Etruria. we saw 65728 on a #34 service. They then went into Newcastle and then to the adventure playground. After a while in the soft play area they set off back to college on Procters TLZ 2659. They returned back through Newcastle on the A53 and around Hanley. They then went down limekiln Bank to Bucknall and then along Newhouse Road. After college we had Wardle Transport 1648. we sat down near the back and the bus set off we passed wardle Transport 1421. They went down Newhouse Road to the A52. we then went passed the Scraggs garage and Ruxley Road and onto Dividy Road. They then went up passed the garage at Adderley Green and down Anchor Road into Longton. He went passed Z Carz garage where we saw R920 WNT & T131 SGA & FD53 UNX & D104 XAN, before going back through Longton, onto King Street and along Duke Street down to the A50 link road and Heron Cross. They went through Blurton back to home. we got off, home around 16:45. He had some toast when he got in. Just after 18:00 we went out to deliver some books. We went along the A5035 and then along Pacific Drive and Constance Avenue. Deliveries done we went back onto new Inn Lane and down to Hanford. We then joined the A34 and went to Trent Vale Macdonalds, where we brought Matthew a meal before returning home via the A34 and A5035. We got home around 19:00 and Matthew then chilled out on his computer 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 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 Jackson's Nursery 20-03-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1450	Heron Cross	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Wardle Transport
P836 LVT	Abbey Hulton	Jacksons Nursery	Charter	Blackfriars
P836 LVT	Jacksons Nursery	Abbey hulton	Charter	Blackfriars
1455	Bucknall Newhouse Road	Bucknall Rd, Hanley	Charter	Wardle Transport
1450	Bucknall, adj Traffic Lights	Heron Cross	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today was planned as a trip to Shrewsbury, but this was changed to a trip to Jacksons Nursery. Matthew was in respite. he would have got up early around 05:00 to get ready at 07:00 to go to the shop before college. Around 08:00, whilst waiting for his bus, Matthew saw Wardle Transport 1626 appeared on another transport.

Wardle 1626 in Heron Cross

Shortly afterwards around 08:55 Matthew's usual bus turned up and it 09:26 he had a different driver than usual. His bus was Wardle Transport 1450.

Wardle 1450 in Heron Cross

Matthew arrived at college around 09:00. At college Matthew was going out on a day trip to Jacksons Nursery. He left around 10:00 and the bus to Jackson's Nursery was 12:00 required P836 LVT. He arrived at Matthew Jackson's about 30 minutes later.This Step entranced vehicle is a 16 seat minibus. While out he saw Copeland's Tours MIB 246. Matthew had a breakfast and drink a chocolate cake for afters at Jackson's. He had a quick toilet stop before returning back to college on P836 LVT. They seto off towards college at 14:00 arriving back 30 minutes later. At the end of college Matthew returned to his respite. It was Wardle Transport 1455 to Bucknall Road, and then was Wardle Transport 1450 his usual bus from Leek Road to Joiners Square. They stopped at the Co-op for cake and pop. The next bus was Wardle Transport 1648 from Joiners Square to Fenton and then it was Wardle Transport 1649 from Fenton to Heron Cross. He would have arrived just after 16:00 off his bus and then got ready for his tea. Afterwards he had a bath and then would get ready for bedtime..Mark.