Trip to Newcastle / Bucknall 27-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63179	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off City Road. After we had crossed over we walked onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street We set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto Hallam Street. We turned right onto Elsing Road and we turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. In Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road. 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. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gracy with bread and butter washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished we went back to Fenton by car. We set off along Allen Street and we ran forwards onto Plant Street. We turned right onto the A522 where we saw Plants P19 NTJ. We turned left onto the A521. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt. We crossed the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads. We turned left onto the A520. 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 and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67179 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 and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #38 to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street and we continued onwards to the bus station. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63179 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went out for a Newfriars College. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Limekiln light and we turned right to follow the A52. We ran into Bucknall and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up 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 some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Bucknall 17-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67146	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67146	Newcastle BS	Bucknall, Trent Tavern	11	First Potteries
63361	Bucknall, Trent Tavern	Hanley BS	11B	First Potteries
67145	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned left into Aldi and Matthew went into the shop to do some shoppping. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street. On George Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU. We came out of the other side and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car LV70 UBX outside there yard. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67146 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left onto barracks Road and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus came on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. 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 Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We got up and got off the bus. Once off up Dividy Road and we crossed. We waited for a bus to Hanley and a short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63361 on a #11B to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto the A52 we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus and we waited for a taxi to UHNM. We crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we saw Cabability minibus DG17 UYM parkd up at their depot. We turned left onto Victoria Street and we turned left onto Hartshill Road. We turned right onto Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital and we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited we saw ERS Medical FD21 OZC.

ERS Medical FD21 OZC in UHNM

In the hospital grounds. After an Appointment Matthew had a sausage sandwich and a can of Coke. We returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and and forwards Ashlands Road and we continued onto onto Thornburrow Drive. We turned left onto Queens Road and past old school where new new flats are being built. We ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to the next junction we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. We went downstairs and got in the car we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67145 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67145 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and across 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 along Percy Street onto Stafford street. We crossed over Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Sun Street and we walked to a unit and we went to Truninja. Matthew had a session in the play area and returned to walked. We set off along Sun Street and we turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a Milky Way before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Leek / Newcastle 07-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67650	Blurton. Magdalen Road	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. In the morning we went to Leek by Car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At Bucknall we continued onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North through Endon. We ran through Longsdon and we ran into Leek. Once in Leek we parked up in Derby Street. We went to the cafe and Matthew had a can of Coke. He also had sausage chips and gravy. When we had finished in Leek we set off alond Derby Street and we turned left into St Edwards Street. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the A53. We ran through Longsdon and into Endon. We continued South Through Stockton Brook and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and wait for me to come and pick him up. A short time later I came to pick him up and matthew got ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we ran to the end. We turned right Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw ISS Labour FE68 ZPG. We got back to the house around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Irn Bru. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:55 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Unfortunately for us the bus was running later. Whilst we waited we saw Plants minibus JP18 NTS going into Blurton.

Plants JP18 NTS in Blurton

At the same time we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63097 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus came around the corner. As it approached and we saw it was First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67650 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035. We we went over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane. We turned left into Wilson Road and left into Church Lane where we passed First Potteries 63101 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We continued down to the hill and we joined the Northbound A34. We headed into Trent Vale and when we stopped at the bus stop we saw black minibus YJ64 BXG. We turned right into Harpfields Road and forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw white minibus EA07 LMW, ABC Supreme KX64 AFF & First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and E-zec patient transport YN15 FKA going the other way. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over A34 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU. headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru, some toast and a pack of drumstick chews used her computer. We set off onto Victoria Street and we saw black minibus KX19 UYF. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw D&G Bus 27 on a #9 to Westbury Park and First Potteries 37159 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale. we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Roseville EJ61 VGZ going Northwards as well as D&G Bus 44 running out of service, First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50 and we continued into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 09-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS‎	23	First Potteries
37146	Hanley BS	Fenton, Duke of Wellington	6	First Potteries
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67631	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67159	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Hanley and Newcastle 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. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

A short while later we saw Z Carz Ford minibus HK57 LFY heading towards Stoke.

Z Carz HK57 LFY in Fenton

Matthew ate a ;ice of chocolate cake out of a bowl. Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street.We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we waited at the bus stop by the bookies. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. 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. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked across Tontine Square and into the Into Potteries shopping centre. We went upstairs and we visited the Stoke City shop to attempt to buy some tickets. Once we had finished in there we went back downstairs and out of the shopping centre. We walked across Tontine Square and onto Tontine Street. We walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We visited the travel shop and we picked up some timetables. Once we had finished we walked to the stands to wait for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 63098 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63098 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the Spar shop and had sandwich for breakfast washed down with a can of Coke and we sat down on the seats outside the shop to eat his dinner. When we had finished we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 63179 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63173 in Hanley bus station

We decided to wait for the next #6. A short time later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 37146 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 37146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the lower saloon of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37146.

Inside First Potteries 37146

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside First Potteries 37146.

Inside First Potteries 37146

We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We continued onto King Street and we got up and got off the bus by the old Duke of Wellington pub. Once off the bus we walked down King Street onto City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU going towards Heron Cross. We walked down the A50 link road part way and we came back up to City Road. We turned left and we walked to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out for a short while. Later on we went out on the bus again. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turned the corner. When it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road 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. We paused for a while and we continued along Church Street. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Liverpool Road and left again onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and left onto Glebe Street. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and we ran up 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 and onto Bethesda Street.We turned right onto John Street and up into the bus station and we got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 67631 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67631 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67631

We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road. We ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke LRV 731 going towards the BET365 stadium. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the rounsabout. We came into the bus station from the South and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and then returned to the bus station. We walked along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned left on to Ironmarket and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters he had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we set off along Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We stopped at Home Bargains and we brought a can of Coke. Once we had finished we continued down Castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and Lidice way. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67154 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67154

We set off out of the bus station 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 Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Trent Vale 28-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67649	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent vale, Opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew was also returning to Blurton for the weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning Matthew watched a DVD. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and right again onto Masterson Street. We walked to the end and we turned right onto Christchurch Street again.Matthew went into the pub and then went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go we set off along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. At the day centre Matthew ate a slice of Cake. When it was time to go back back to the residential unit Matthew set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Mum was waiting at the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

Matthew got his batteries and bus pass and went down to the car. This was the first time that Matthew had been in the 'new' car. We set off onto Temple Street and on to Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road onto Heron Street. After crossing through the traffic lights we went over the A50 we saw Lightning Travel W2 DLT. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Finstock Avenue. We stopped at Finstock Avenue to pick up some supplies for next week. We returned to the car and and we ran Finstock Avenue. and we saw Z Carz LV52 TZY. Matthew got home around 15:20. Matthew had toast and a can of Fanta orange. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. As we hadn't seen any of the buses earlier we did not know what bus to expect. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn the corner and it was First Potteries 67649 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67649 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 67152 on #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65034 on the #101 to Stafford. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67649 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67649 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we walked back onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65041 in Trent Vale

We continued along the A34 and we stopped outside the bus. We turned to see First Potteries 67603 on the final #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67603 in Trent Vale

We sat outside the pub and we waited for a short while for mum to arrive. When mum arrived we went inside the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Hanley. ABC Supreme KX13 DXL on a Southbound hospital shuttle and Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU going Northwards. We also saw Premier Travel blue minibus LS58 EYB going Southwards. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave where we saw white minibus DU64 RXA. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 02-12-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67602	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but before he was going to the dentist. Matthew should have been going to his day service, but he was currently off sick. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a giant crumpet and orange juice for breakfast. Mum went out just before 09:00 and we set off for the dentist around 09:20. We set off through Blurton on Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left again onto Blurton Road and we ran down through Blurton to Heron Cross where we saw Lightning Travel T2 DLT parked up. We crossed over the A50 and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. After we had picked uncle Dave up we continued down to the A500. At the junction of City Road we saw Copeland's Tours new coach MIB 783 about turn right onto City Road.

Copelands Tours MIB 783 in Stoke

We continued along the A500 to the Stoke Road junction and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill through Shelton and forwards onto Snow Hill. At the ring road we went right and we ran around town to Town Road where we crossed over the ring road and came back the other way. We came off the ring road onto Upper Huntbatch Street and we turned left into Garth Street where we parked the car. We walked over to the dentists and Matthew was perfectly well behaved whilst he had a check up and we discussed future treatment. Once we had finoshed we headed back to the car and we drove back onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. After crossing over the roundabout we ran up Victoria Road and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we came off again on Blurton Road at Heron Cross. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got back home around 10:40. The plan was now for uncle Dave to look after Matthew whilst I went to the railway to do some work. Matthew had other ideas and insisted on coming with me! We set off just after 11:00 onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through Blurton along Church Road and Blurton Road. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 to Longton where we came off onto baths Road. In Longton Interchange we saw First Potteries 53830 on a #12 service. We also saw First Potteries double decker 32057 coming into the interchange on a #11 service. We turned right onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Street and we saw blue minibus GN03 MTZ in it's usual spot near to the police station. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and we followed an unidentified white F&L Travel minibus. At the end of Weston Coyney Road we turned left onto the A520. There were some temporary traffic lights and once we had passed them and got onto the fast section we stormed up to Cellarhead. We went across the crossroad and forwards into Wetley Rocks and then into Cheddleton. We turned right onto Basford Bridge Road and we ran down into the valley and parked up outside the railway station. After Matthew had been to the toilet he helped me hang some Christmas decorations and then we cleaned seats and tables of strands of tinsel that had fallen off during decoration. At dinner time we ran back up the the A520 and Matthew had a burger and a can of Coke at the Truckers Tucker food van. We ate the burger and we drove back down to the station. After Matthew had used the toilet we went through the rest of the train and cleaned the seats of tinsel as well as wiping down all of the table on the train ready for service tomorrow. After doing some cleaning in hr toilets and the old mess room we got back into the car and we set off home. We turned right onto Basford Bridge Road climbed the hill onto the A520 where we saw City cabs EF05 OLX heading towards Cheddleton village. We went through Wetley Rocks to Cellarhead and across the crossroads and into weston Coyney. After the temporary traffic lights we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 986 & MIB 268 going the other way. We ran to Meir and at the roundabout we turned right and joined the Westbound A50. We ran down a couple of junction to Longton and we came off onto the high level A50. We went past Z Carz and we saw CE02 LYX / S973 OVP / Y568 XFV parked up on the spare ground. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we hit heavy traffic outside the school. We then saw D&G 109 on the #40 to Hanley. We continued onto Longton Hall Road and at the end we turned left onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got back home around 15:30 and we saw first Potteries 67643 on a #22 to Longton. Once in the house Matthew had toast and a glass of shandy. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I hadn't seen the bus earlier so we didn't know what to expect apart from it wouldn't be First Potteries 67643 as that was on the bus before. The bus turned the corner and it was was First Potteries 67602.

First Potteries 67602 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we passed First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 67151 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left Church Lane passing first Potteries 67156 closely followed by First Potteries 67155, both on #21's to the Trentham Hotel. We ran down the hill and joined the A34 and we saw white minibus R2 OGO. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale passing South Stafford College HJ58 KZA South. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67602 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67602 in Trent Vale

Once we had seen the bus go up the road we crossed over and walked down to the A34. We walked back to the pub and we sat on the wall to wait for mum. Whilst we were there we saw Newcastle School HJ60 KXH, First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley and E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGY. A few minutes pater we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Trent Vale

We waited a little longer and we saw City Centre Central minibus RV55 XAA. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67643 again on the last #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67643 in Trent Vale

A few minutes later mum turned up and we went inside the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU going North as well as required First Potteries 65035 on a #101 service to Stafford. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home and we went South down the A34. As uncle Dave was already with us we didn't have to go and pick him up. We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. Ouside the old Trentham garden we saw Plants minubus P16 NTM parked up in the layby. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Hanley 16-11-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Festival Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Festival Park	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
MV53 KKO	Bentilee	Alsager	Charter	Z Carz
MV53 KKO	Alsager	Bentilee	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. The respite place was still in the middle of refurbishment. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. When Matthew had finished Eating, he went to his room to wait for his ransport and watch buses and we saw First Potteries 53830 on a #13 to Hanley.

First Potteries 53830 in Bentilee

A short while later Matthew transport arrived and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5272. We ran through Bentilee onto the A52 at Bucknall. At the junction we followed the A52 to the left. We turned left at joiners Square and we ran to the top of Victoria Road were we saw Stanton's of Stoke's newest arrival WR58 LHX. We turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew Matthew went to Festival Park to do some shopping. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. At the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to the railway station. We went along Station Road and at the end we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill and we stopped briefly at the other day centre before continuing up Snow Hill into Hanley. We crossed the ring road onto Broad Street and we followed the one way system to the left onto Marsh Street. At the end of Marsh Street we went forwards onto Waterloo Road. At Cobridge lights we turned right and we ran through the back streets back onto Waterloo road before turning right onto Greyhound Way. We ran down the hill and we parked up in the supermarket. In the shop Matthew brought some supplies for Baking on Friday. When Matthew had finished shopping we returned to Shelton care Group DV10 JCU. There must have been something which we couldn't get from the supermarket, so we went on to another shop! We set off Pavillion Drive and left onto Ridgehouse Drive. At the roundabout we turned left onto Festival Way and we crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned left onto New Century Street and we parked up outside B&M. We went in and we brought some digestive biscuits before we returned to Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We then headed back to Festival Park. We ran back down Etruria Road and under the A53 onto Festival Way where we saw Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU. WE turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive and we park up on the large car park adjacent to the shops. We then carried on to Pavillion Drive and forwards onto Greyhound Way. At top we turned right onto Waterloo Road and we did a quick circle of the streets around Cobridge light before going through the traffic light and up towards Hanley on Waterloo Road. We joined the ring road and we ran around to the other side of town before going left onto Lichfield Street. At joiners Square we ran over the roundabout onto Victoria Road. At the top of the road we turned right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. For dinner Matthew had pizza followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. When it was time to returned to Respite we got on board Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto We set off onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We continued onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and at the end we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We dropped another service user off and we returned onto the A5035. We travelled back through Blurton into Dresden and up to Longton and we crossed over the A50. We then turned right onto Chadwick Street. We crossed over Uttoxeter Road onto Bridgewood Street and we went under the railway line and at the end we turned left onto Forrister Street. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through on Dividy Road and we saw an unidentified white Mercedes minibus before we got back to our destination. For tea Matthew went out this evening on Z Carz MV53 KKO. We set off onto Dividy Road and we ran up to Bucknall and joined the A52. We went up Limekiln Bank and at the top we ran around the ring road to Eruria Road. We Joined the Westbound A53 and we ran up to Newcastle. Ater going around the one way system onto the jubilee roundabout we ran along the Ryecroft to the A34. We ran North up to Chesterton and we turned left onto the B5500. We ran through Bignall End into Audley and we went North up Alsager Road under the A500 and into Alsager. In the town centre we turned left onto the B5077. We ran west for around 1/2 a mile and we came to the Plough Inn. Mathew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake. When it was time to go home we returned to Bentilee on Z Carz MV53 KKO. We set off onto the B5077 and we passed through Alsager and onto the A50. When we got to the A34 we went North up to Congleton. We turned right onto west Street and we ran through town and onto the A527. We travelled South and past Bibbulph on the by-pass and we ran down through Knypersley and Brindley Ford. We climbed the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran over Smallthorne roundabouts into Sneyd Green and we followed the road down through Northwood onto Limekiln Bank. We crossed over the traffic lights onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We ran up to Bentilee ad aback to respite. When we got back to respite Matthew spent time watching television. Matthew had a bath and then hda toast for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 30-09-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton MacDonalds	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67637	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, adj Woodlands Road	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew made some rice crispy cakes. For dinner Matthew went to MacDonalds on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end if Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had burger fries and a cup of Coke. After we had finished we were picked up by Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Victoria Road and over the roundabout and onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and the then had a glass of Coke. Hightlights of the bus sightings from the pub included First Potteries 67642 on a #6 to Weston Coyney and Z Carz mininbus PN06 ONM going towards Fenton. Matthew then listened to the Jukebox. When it was time to go we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on board and we set off onto Palmerston Street. We turned right onto the A52 and left onto Victoria Road. We ran to the top and we turned shrp left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and after a brief stop we continued onto Christchurch Street. We joined City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line and onto the A52. We joined the Southbound A500 and we travled down we saw P&D York Coach YT61 GRZ. At Hanford we came off the A500 and onto the A34. We turned left onto Chuch Lane and we ran to the top of the hill and turned right into Wilson Road. At the end we turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran down into Trentham. After dropping off another service user we continued along New Inn Lane and left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Blurton and Matthew got home around 15:00. Matthew had toast and dandelion & burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67639. A few minutes later, First Potteries 67637 unexpectedly turned the corner.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. The bus was full as it was the service before running just less than 30 minutes late! We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we passed Z Carz HK57 LGW & First Potteries 67640 on a #22 to Longton running almost to time. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 42894 on a #21A to the Trentham Gardens. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34. As we got to the A34 we saw ABC Supreme silver minibus Y368 TGE going towards the hospital. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed Free Spirits white minibus MK52 PXH. We would usualy have turned right into Harpfields Road, but there were roadworks blocking the junction, so we continued along the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67637 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

A few minutes later we saw the bus that we should have been catching, First Potteries 67639 running towards Newcastle onn a #22 with about 2 or 3 people on it!

First Potteries 67639 in Trent Vale

We walked bak down the A34 and we crossed over the road. Whilst we waited for mum to arrive at the pub we saw First Class Travel minibus RO62 LTU & Intercity SF58 EWL. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

Mum turned up and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU going North, First Potteries 67637 running Southbound out of service and ABC Supreme Y368 TGE on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home. We went South down the A34. Turned left onto the A500 and we ran North up to Sideway. We turned right onto the A50 and we continued to Heron Cross dropping down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road passing First Potteries 53122 on a #23 to Hanley and turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We saw First Potteries 67639 on the #22 to Newcastle. We got home around 18:10. After a while we went shopping in Tesco. We set off along the A5035 and we ran into Longton, passing Aimée's SUI 7836 outside the Douglas MacMillan hospice. We ran along the high level of the A50 to the baths Road turning and we went into Tesco. We went arounf the shop and matthew was very well behaved. Outside of Tesco was Lucky Seven NJ08 YRV. We ran East along the A50 and we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #6 to Hanley. We joined the A5035 and we ran through Dresden and into Blurton getting home before 20:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted some things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark