Trip to Bentilee / Newcastle 16-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
BN14 JCY	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

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 Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Belper and we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Hanley. After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke SN56 AEE. 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 turned left 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 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. In the back of the First garage we saw First Potteries 37159. We continued along Dividy Road and we stopped near to Wrenbury Crescent. We visited the Respite place and went upstairs to the kitchen Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for dinner followed by a trifle. Matthew went to his room and chilled out. He also went and we saw Intercity BK70 FTU parked up. After the visist we went back to the residential unit. We said goodbye and we went downstairs and got in the taxi. We set off onto Dividy Road and we headed Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the round about onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We joined the one-way systam and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we joined the Westbound carriageway. We came off at Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44515 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newstead.

First Potteries 63097 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 where we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. 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 saw First Potteries 65032 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65032 in Newcastle 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 turned left into Church Street. We turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a bus. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned left onto the A525. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway and we walked up Church Street and into the High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. When we got there we saw it was Lucky Seven BN14 JCY. We got on and we set off onto Stubbs Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A53. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Glebedale Road and right onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street where we stopped and got up and got off. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. 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 / Bucknall 07-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
37157	Hanley BS	Bucknall, Northfleet Street	KF	First Potteries
63034	Bucknall, Millett Road	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
37159	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
47520	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was 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 grey minibus SG22 RBX. 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. 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 67155 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 63034 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 63178 on a #7A to Leek. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Bucknall. A few minutes later it appeared and we saw it was First Potteries 37157 on a Kingfisher to Cheadle. We got on the bus and we booked to Cheadle before before we went upstairs and sitting down. The bus set off out off the bus station. The bus went out of the bus station and onto the ring road. We turned left into Lichfield Street and onto Birch Terrace and past the old bus station. We turned right onto old Hall Street and then we crossed the ring road onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of the hill we went across the traffic lights onto the A52. We got up and got off. Once off the bus we headed up the hill into Northfleet Street. We walked up onto Finney Green and we parked up. after spending some time at the gardens we walked up onto Finney Green and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Dividy Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 69169 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63034 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Dividy Road and we turned left onto the A52 and 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 we turned right onto John Street and we saw D&G Bus 27 on a #9 to Westbury Park. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus to Newcastle and a short time later we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and 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. We saw . We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the bus to Stoke ans a short time later we saw First Potteries 47520 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. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out before going to uncle Dave's. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 69169 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69169 in Fenton

Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw Metcalfe SF64 URS going towards Longton.

Metcalfe SF64 URS in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along 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 and we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. 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.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 06-11-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
63173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65034	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63012	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
69162	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
37159	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay local. 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 and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car DL21 NXZ parked up.

Afford rent-a-car DL21 NXZ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked a Smart Day ticket at £5.30. This ticket is a multi-operator ticket valid throughout the North Staffordshire area. We sat down ear to the back of the bus and the bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road 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 bus station. We got up and got off and we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street. We went into the Intu Potteries and we went up to HMV. We walked down Quadrant Road onto Town Road. We went into the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we went in the shopping centre. Once we had finished shopping we set off along Parliament Row and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto We walked back along parliament Row and we stopped at Poundland. We continued along Parliament Row and we turned right onto onto Old Hall Street. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 65730 on a #7A to Biddulph. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed our Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we headed for the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching, As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we placed our Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We 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. We went over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 3698 on a #64 to Market Drayton. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we placed our Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided that if we were going to go to Biddulph on the bus we would have to do it immediately and not got up to the car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then we to the Biddulph bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63012 on the #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane we turned right onto the A527 and we ran down the hill through Fegg Hayes and up into Brindley Ford and past the coach depot. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we used the toilet and turned the corner onto the High Street. We walked down the High Street to the shop and we returned back up to Wharf Road. A short while later the bus arrived and it was First Potteries 69162. We got on and flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley We ran through Brown Lees via the diversion route and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. We entered town along Quadrant Road and we ran along Stafford Street and past the town hall into Bagnall Street. We ran into the bus station and we we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we flashed The Knot ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and 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 continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line and we saw Robin Hood YD18 WYP. We crossed over the A500 entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital 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 ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw Arriva Midlands 2944 on a #64 to Market Drayton. Mum was waiting in the car on other side of Barracks Road in a car park off Hassell Street. Matthew got in the car and had some Wright's Pie mini sausage rolls which he washed down with a can of Irn Bru. We set off down Barracks Road and on the A34. We ran down to Trent Vale. At Hanford roundabout we turned left onto The A500 and we went North to Sideway. We went East along 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 and chilled out in his room had double big mac, fries and a cup of coke followed by a Manchester Tart. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. When it was time to go to we went downstairs and and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Later on he had a few digestive biscuits and and some Irn Bru. 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 left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. 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.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 18-09-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67664	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65034	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Fenton, Tirley Street	23	First Potteries
67664	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
44514	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw City Centre Central DT15 GVR.

City Centre Central DT15 GVR in Fenton

For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Voyager Travel YT64 FMF. Later on we went downstairs and we set off Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. and across City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67664 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 off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #4 to Hanley. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65034 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once we got to Hanley we walked up Lichfield street and along Birch Terrace and On the way back to the car we saw silver minibus VN06 GMF parked up.

VN06 GMF in Hanley

We walked down Charles Street. and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Goodson Street and Burton Place and right onto Meigh Street. We got to the dentist. Matthew had his checkup. Matthew came out of the dentist and we crossed over the ring road. We walked along Meigh Street and we turned right onto Burton Place. We turned left onto Goodson Street and right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we went back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. Matthew ate his a can of Irn Bru. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When we had finished in the pub we walked back along Christchurch Street. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and we cur through onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Afford Rent-a-car YM19 ZHX. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had a slice of chocolate log. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 16:00 and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale 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 ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 65729 on a #22 to Longton, E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHU and First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and We got home. We finished off the Blog and then 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. 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. 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 Hanley / Newcastle 08-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65002	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
37159	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	25	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. Before that though, Matthew was going to the dentist! Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus RJ04 BVZ going towards Stoke.

RJ04 BVZ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the dentist. We went downstairs and transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we went past the site of the refurbished petrol station. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we joined the clockwise carriageway. We turned left onto Upper Huntbach Street and we stopped outside the dentist. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited in the waiting room. He went to the surgery and had a couple of fillings done. Afterwards Matthew returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Upper Huntbach Street and w turned left onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to recover until I came to pick him later on. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop washed down with a bottle of Coke. Matthew returned to his room to wait for me to come and pick him up. I came just after 14:30 and we got ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. He put his pictures onto his camera and got his batteries and phone. After Matthew was ready we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw D&G 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We spotted an early Scania Omnicity, so we decided to don that instead. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65002 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65002 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. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw Kingerfisher branded First Potteries 37159 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37159 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37159 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 37159

We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 heading towards the Jubilee roundabout. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and we walked up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off onto Victoria Street and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto the A34. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Shearings 135 going Southwards, First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford, and First Potteries 67658 on a #22 turn. When it was time to go we went o pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto the A34 and we headed towards Hanford. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke. We did a u-turn wnd we headed back South and into Fenton. We picked up uncle Dave and we ran up to Heron Cross. We ran forwards 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 / Crewe 19-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	11	First Potteries
67661	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67642	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
37159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Crewe 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 Global Travel BIG 9854 heading towards Longton.

Global Travel BIG 9854 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and walked up to the bus stop near to Philpots. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153 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 carried on along City Road and we continued 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 Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked up into the bus station. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67661 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Crewe before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 67635 on a #3A to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We pas the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2934 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67642. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 37159 on a #6 to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Global Travel 5621 RU heading towards Stoke.

Global Travel 5621 RU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 43875 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43875 in Fenton

Also seen was Afford Rent-A-car MK67 UEP parked up outside their garage.

Afford Rent-A-car MK67 UEP in Fenton

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

Trip to Hanley / Meir 12-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63174	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	6	First Potteries
32630	Hanley BS	Meir, Late Shop	6	First Potteries
32630	Meir, Late Shop	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
37159	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	7	First Potteries
32650	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley, stop S3	3A	First Potteries
32633	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to uncle Dave later on for tea. 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 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle. we went downstairs and out of the unit. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Hanley on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to Victoria Place to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 32633 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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. We walked down John Street and we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #18 to Leek. We crossed over Bethesda Street and went into the library. Matthew spent some time in the library using the computers. Once we had finished in the library we walked up John Street to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Meir. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 32630 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir. As the lower saloon of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32630.

Inside First Potteries 32630

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside First Potteries 32630.

Inside First Potteries 32630

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. City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We ran forwards onto Waterhead Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran through Meir and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we visited the cafe. Matthew had a can of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast. When he finished we crossed over the road and waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 32630 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley and we went upstairs before we sat down. We ran back down to the A520 and we headed through Meir and we turned right into Waterhead Road. We ran through to Upper Belgrave Road onto Lightwood Road and into Longton. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. Victoria Road. 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 and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waitrf for a bus to Kidsgrove. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road past the old school which moved to the new building. We ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and at the roundabout we went onto Newchapel Road. We ran through the estate via Galleys bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed Heathcote Street onto market Street and we went into Home Bargains to buy bottle of Coke. We walked back down Market Street and into the chip shop and Matthew went into the toilet. We walked back onto Market Street. We walked down Heathcote Street and we turned right onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #3A 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 the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street and we saw First Potteries 65706 on a #3 to Talke Pits. We continued down the High Street an we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. we ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32633 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We ran past the library and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window whilst waiting to go to uncle dave house. We saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site

D&G 111 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was white minibus DY67 MXH heading towards Hanley

DY67 MXH in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67634 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67634 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we saw transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and set off onto Temple Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke NXJ 321. we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road. We got up and got off the bus and went to the house. For tea Matthew had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed a couple of slice of cheesecake. Matthew also had a can of orange Fanta and some digestive biscuits. Matthew chilled out and listened uncle Dave's DJ set. A short time later staff appeared when it was time return to the residential unit. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off up Wheildon Road and we continued forwards onto Grove Road. At the lights we turned left onto Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. and we turned Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs 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.

Trip to Newcasle / Kidsgrove 16-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65001	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65001	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
HV18 FHH	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	ABC Supreme
HV18 FHH	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Newcastle later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65001 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and 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 went to Newcastle on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site. 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 saw First Potteries 37159 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto Castle Walk and into Wilko. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. We returned to Fenton of First Potteries 65001 on the #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. 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 we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle. out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. Matthew and his friends had a party for Children in Need. Matthew had oatcakes ans sandwiches and egg. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. We went upstairs ans Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew had made a I love Pudsey tie out of cardboard that he wore. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 970 going towards Longton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 970 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67662 in Fenton

Later on we then went out for tea. Transport for the trip it was ABC Supreme HV18 FHH. We got on and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Newstead. and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the A34. We turned right at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran up to Talke we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the right and we ran into Kidsgrove. We turned right onto the B5371 and right onto Clough Hall Road. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beefburger and fries followed by a lemon meringue pie. When it was time to go back we returned to Fenton on ABC Supreme HV18 FHH. We set off onto Clough Hall road and we turned left onto the B5371. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran up to Talke. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the left and we ran down to the A500. WE joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23A to Hanley. and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.