Trip to Wolstanton / Meir Park 01-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SF15 GJE	Fenton	Cheadle	Charter	Lucky Seven
SF15 GJE	Cheadle	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was going shopping and leter on going back to the residentil unit. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. Around 12:30 we set off to the shops. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran Westwards to Sideway. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke and Etruria. We came off the A500 onto the A527 and we turned left into the retail park. We parked up at Asda and we went to do Matthew's weekly shop. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off out of the retail park onto the A527. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Etruria and Stoke down to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton and Meir. We came off the A50 at Meir Park and we went to B&Q to visit the burger van. Matthew had a burger with bacon and cheese washed down with a can of Diet Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Whittle Road. We turned left onto Lysander Road and left onto the A50. We ran through Meir and Longton and we turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way. We saw D&G Bus 174 on the #24 to Norton. We ran to the end of Stanley Matthews Way and we turned left onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had some Cherry Coke. We went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up nearby.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a cake bar. After a few minutes we saw Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPZ.

Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPZ in Fenton

Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waied for a taxi to Cheadle. It was a was Lucky Seven SF15 GJE. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 and we joined the Eastbound and we ran up to Meir. We came off the A50 and we turned left at roundabout onto the Northbound A520. We ran through Weston Coyney and we continued up to Cellarhead. We turned left the A52 and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor. We followed the road to the left and we ran into Kingsley village. We turned right onto Holt Lane. We ran through Kingsley Holt and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Cheadle and we ran forwards onto the A522. We turned left onto Ashbourne Road and we turned right onto Allen Street and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the largest inflatable play park and Matthew used the toilet. After we had finished we went back to Fenton by Lucky Seven minibus SF15 GJE. We got on the bus and we set off along Allen Street and we ran forwards onto Plant Street. We turned right onto the A522 and we turned left onto the A521. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we crossed the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads. We turned left onto the A520 and we continued down up to Weston Coyney. We continued down into Meir and we at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we ran through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his 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 / Trentham 01-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
65036	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
32634	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw Copeland's Tours NV58 YTD. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67153 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road. 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 and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Trentham. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 174 on layover.

D&G Bus 174 in Hanley bus station

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63116 in Hanley bus station

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 118 on layover.

D&G Bus 118 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32632 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65036 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65036 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 65036

We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32634 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street we past the former day centre. 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 and had some cheesecake. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we stopped at the chip shop. We picked up some food and we set off along Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. Matthew had a washed down a can of Coke. In the park Matthew walked up to the playground. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs back to the room and went on his computer. For tea Matthew had chicken and potato wedges followed by cake. Later on Matthew went downstairs and we got in a taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue and we saw Cabability NK65 DHE. We stopped for a short while and Matthew had a can of Coke and afterwards we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had lasagne. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Longton 09-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63171	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
113	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	1A	D&G Bus
111	Longton Interchange	Fenton, Victoria Place	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHF. We went downstairs and we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We set off to towards the bus stop to catch a bus. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw blue minibus SF20 HHL. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 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. 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 and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32648 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63171 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63171 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set of up Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Meir. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 113 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. We decided to do a #1 forwards back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 174 on a #40 to Newstead. A few minutes later we saw it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 111 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus We booked to Fenton and we sat down. We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We 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 crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. We ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton. We walked back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew drank his can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and chips followed by a cake. We went downstairs to the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we saw Cabability NK65 DHE. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and into the pub car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When we returned to the car. We set off along the A5272 and we ran into Hanley. We ran around the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Botteslow Street and we hit traffic again. We turned left onto Botteslow Street and we ran down to the A52. We turned right and we ran towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road where we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 05-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65038	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63111	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
174	Hanley BS	Fenton, Raglan Walk	40	D&G Bus
69172	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1	6	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Stoke, Seven Arches	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on and it was also the first day of the new #40 Hanley - Stoke - Mount Pleasant - Longton - Newstead bus service. 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 minibus RX18 GZW. 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 crossed over City Road and we turned right into Manor Street. We turned left onto Hallam Street. Matthew visited Glovers Tropical Fish Pets at Home. Also in the shop were some tropical fish. Hallam Street. Once we had finished we walked down the onto Elsing Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car DA70 KUU in their yard. We turned right onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw blue minibus YG67 GYS.

YG67 GYS in Fenton

A while later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65038 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65038 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley. We walked out of the bus station We turned left onto High Street and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of High Street and we turned right onto Ironmarket and we went to Queens Gardens where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we set off onto the A527 and we turned into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards the Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47519 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63111 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and after a short wait we continued past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We then got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 174 on a #40 to Newstead.

D&G Bus 174 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 174 before we sat down.

Inside D&G Bus 174

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a Kingfisher service to Uttoxeter. 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past 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 Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer, He also are a butterfly cake and watched buses out of the window we saw City Cabs WR67 HLX. 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 crossed over City Road and we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we stopped at Asda and Matthew brought a chicken sandwich and a bottle of Coke. We came out of the supermarket. On the way back up Victoria Road we saw blue minibus SD17 OMF. We turned right onto Manor Street and walked to the end. Having crossed over City Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched television. For tea Matthew had and chips followed by pink blancmange with cream and chocolate sprinkles. We out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs We set of on foot 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 crossed over City Road. As we walked up the road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 going towards Stoke. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69172 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69172 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up 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. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. At the top of Lichfield street we saw that old hall Street had been blocked off in order to demolish the old Hanley Bus station. We continued forwards onto Stafford Street and we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. We continued onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a hot dog and Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Morbius at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street onto Stafford Street we saw British Tiger SF15 GUG. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed the railway station and we saw Northwich Travel PE11 KHL. We continued forwards onto the A52. We got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road into Fenton. 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. 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 Stoke / Hanley 21-03-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67147	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	Stoke, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
65038	Etruria, Queensway Flyover	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67147	Hanley BS	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries

Today we decided to go to Bailey's for dinner wth uncle Dave. We had also seen that a few ex Weston appear to be being transfered to First Potteries. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we set off to the bus stop on Beaconsfeld Drve around 11:00. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #22 to Newcastle and First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Longton. We got to the bus stop and we saw D&G Bus 174 on a #24 to Hanley. We waited for the next first bus towards Hanley. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67147 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67147 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end of the road and we waited time and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards the baths. The original plan was to get off on City Road and to walk along Napier Street and over Carter's Crossing to meet up with uncle Dave, but Dave messaged us to say that Carter's Cross bridge was closed. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67147 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67147 in Stoke

Once off the bridge we walked along City Road and we got onto the the Trent and Mersey canal where we met up with uncle Dave. We headed Northwards around the back of the railway station and through Cliff Vale. When we got to Cockshute we veered left onto the path that runs along side the railway line. We cam out by the Railway Enterprise Centre and we crossed over the A500 slip road onto Garner Street. We continued up to Emerys Builders Merchants and we cut into the yard to Bailey's Food Truck. Matthew gave Baz a Terry's chocolate orange and Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we finished eating our food we said godbye to the Bazzers and we walked along Garner Street. We walked up the ramp onto Shelton New Road and we walked back towards Hanley to the nearest bus stop. We checked the timetable and we saw that was a bus due in a couple of minutes. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we got a First Day Saver at £5.20 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Shelton New Road and we crossed over the Trent and Mersey Canal and up the hill. We crossed over the Cauldon Canal and we followed the one way system to the left of harry Ramjam's. We turned right onto Etruria Vale Road and we ran to the roundabout. We turned left onto Snow Hill and we headed towards Hanley. We turned right onto the ring road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entere the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65038.

First Potteries 65038 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we walked up to John Street car park to get a few bus pictures. We saw First Potteries 44511 on layover.

First Potteries 44511 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63179 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 69173 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 69173 in Hanley bus station

We returned to the bus station and we walked down to Stand S to wait for the next bus back to Blurton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69163 on a #7A to Biddulph. Our bus arrived on stand and it was First Potteries 67147 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67147 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton 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 and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off back to the house. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange and ate his Manchester tart. We chilled out and we continued writting the Blog until it was time to return to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road we saw Ash to Adderley Y49 JUX. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW parked up nearby. We back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and we went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 65030 on a #11 to Newcastle. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 18-02-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69169	Fenton, Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
174	Stoke, adj stop X	Blurton, Bellringer Road	24	D&G Bus
47519	Blurton, Crowcrofts Road	Newcastle BS	22	First Potteries
65039	Newcastle BS	Cross Heath, Redmine Close	4	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus due to Storm Eunice. Been Ill try and get a couple at Newcastle. My priority is getting to Chesterton and getting the car. 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 Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWV.

Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWV in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room until dinner time we saw D&G Bus 100 on a #40 to Longton. For dinner and had sausage chips and gravy followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a bottle of Coke. In the afternon Matthew had a nap. He woke up and used his computer whilst he waited for me to pick him up to return to Blurton. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

When he was ready we went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop but we weren't quick enough to get to the D&G bus. It turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69169 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off along Church street and we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we waited for a bus to Blurton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 174 on a #24 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down at the back of the bus. We set off along Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster we veered left onto Lonsdale Street. We continued onto Campbell Road and we crossed over the A500 and past the Dunelm. We we wheeled around over the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we ran Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We got up and got off the bus and we continued past the Hem Heath pub. We crossed over the A5035 and we waited at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Trentham. As we turned right into the Northbound A34. We ran through Hanford and Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and saw First Potteries 65004 on the final #22 turn. We continued forwards on Hilton Road and we turned into the hospital. We ran through and we saw First Potteries 31782 on a #25 to Hanley and ABC Supreme YO69 AZA. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 47519 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 47519 in Newcastle bus station

We walked onto Stubbs Street and we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #99 to Chell Heath. We went down to the bottom of the bus station and we sat on the bench. Matthew had a Milky Way and we watched the buses coming into the south end of the bus station. When we had arrived into the bus station we saw required First Potteries 65039 on a #4 to Wereton. We got on the bus and we booked to Cross Heath and we sat down. We set off out ofthe bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52 and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Brymbo Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65039 before it carried on towards Wereton.

First Potteries 65039 in Cross Heath

Once off the bus we crossed over Brymbo Road and we found our car in the car park. We got in the car and we set off along Brymbo Road and we turned left onto the Northbound A34 and we ran towards Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued down to the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the site of a new Greggs. We parked up at Tesco and Matthew did some shopping. When they had finished we set off onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 . We turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Hanley / Longton 09-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
174	Hanley BS	Longton Interchange	14	D&G Bus
44	Longton Interchange	Fenton, Travers Court	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw grey minibus YX58 CZR parked up near to the flats.

YX58 CZR in Fenton

We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67156 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. 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 69169 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69169 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and we crossed over Parliament Row. We stopped at McDonalds and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Parliament Row and across Tontine Square. We stopped at the PDSA charity shop before continuing up to Stafford Street. We visited CEX and walked to Stafford Street we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #6 to Leek. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 174 on a #24 to Longton.

D&G 174 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton, we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. 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 veered left onto Lonsdale Street. We continued onto Campbell Road and we crossed over the A500 and past the Dunelm. We we wheeled around over the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we ran Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #22 to Newcastle. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Ripon Road and at the end we turned left onto the A5035. We turned right 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 right onto the A5035 and we ran through Dresden. At the end we turned right onto Queens Park Avenue and we ran forwards onto Cocknage Road. We turned left onto Chaplin Road and right onto Belgrave Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand. As we travelled up we saw Z Carz LJ07 PXW parked up. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to do the next #22 to Longton. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 44 in Longton Interchange

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 69168 on a #22 to Newcastle. Once D&G Bus 44 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer, He also are a butterfly cake and watched buses out of the window we saw City Cabs WR67 HLX. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentlee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We stopped at the children's centre and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a can of Coke. back to the car. Once we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Beverley Drive. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran past the First bus depot. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran around Longton on the one-way and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We turned right onto the Strand and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran trough Foley and forward into Fenton. We ran onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out before going to uncle Dave's. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We saw Travel Express BG61 KTK parked on the side Street. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went 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.