Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 30-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	1A	D&G Bus
42552	Stoke, adj stop P	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32650	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. Matthew got up around 08:00. and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65005 on a #11 to Newcastle. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road 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 Street 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 ans 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. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked along Bagnall Street and Cheapside and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a cup of Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw The Secret Life of Pets 2 at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street and we went to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a classic cheeseburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we set off through the shopping centre onto we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #7A to Biddulph. We walked down Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. we saw Edwards National Express liveried coach BX16 CLJ on a #528 to Haverfordwest. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 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 67153 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67153

Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We saw First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 whilst waiting for me to come and pick him up. I came to pick Matthew up about 14:45 and we get ready to go to Grandma's. Just after 15:00 we went downstairs we set off onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw grey minibus MC65 HXJ. The bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37156 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw YMCA DK18 AEG pass through town. The bus appeared and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 42552 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 42552 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off 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 looked for a bus towards Grandma's house. We spotted First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 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 32650 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 32650

We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 32650 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 in Newcastle

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. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned the A34 and after the traffic lights we turned left onto The Avenue. 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. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left int Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We went around the one-way system. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We went forwards onto the one way-system and we turned left onto Barracks Road where we saw Alfa 88. As we passed the bus station we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #22 to Longton. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran into Trent Vale to the pub. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford, white minibus YN19 LNK, First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley and D&G Bus 160 running out of service towards the depot. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We ran past the site on which they intend to build 126 new houses. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Tunstall 28-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67648	Hanley BS	Tunstall, Asda superstore	3	First Potteries
65728	Tunstall, Washington Street	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Tunstall on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had orange juice and 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 43875 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43875 in Fenton

We set of on foot onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir. we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw ABC Supreme SF11 HZE. we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 44514 on a #6A to Hanley. 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 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 saw D&G 157. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Tunstall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall. we sat down. We 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 we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned 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 saw. We continued into Buslem 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. We got up and got off the bus. When we got to Tunstall we walked up High Street to the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had Gammon, chips and egg washed down by a can of Coke. This was followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. When we had finished we set off down the High Street. We turned left onto Williamson Street and we waited for the bus back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65728 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 Williamson Street and we 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw silver minibus SF19 AXC going towards Heron Cross.

SF19 AXC in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz SW63 ORP going towards Longton.

Z Carz SW63 ORP in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 42552 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 42552 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw silver minibus P40 ERA going towards Heron Cross.

P40 ERA 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 Stoke / Hanley 09-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
67152	Stoke, adj stop X	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
42552	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63177	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 42552 on #23 to Hanley. After a while we went downstairs. We set off on foot onto City Road and we saw Boydons Coaches W50 TGM. We carried on to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus we walked up Church Street. We went to the One Stop Shop and Matthew went to get a new bus pass. Once we got the bus pass we went to the stop around the corner to get a bus back to Fenton. We set off along Church street and we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 158 in Stoke

We turned left onto Glebe Street and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down at the back of the bus. We set off along Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. We set off along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

For dinner Matthew went to Blurton to fetch it from a chip shop by car. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we crossed over the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued down to the bottom of the hill and we pulled up in the chip shop car park. After picking up the food we got back in the car and we ran up Blurton Road. We crossed over the A500 and we went through the lights 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 back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and he went to the dining room to have dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for dinner. Afterwards Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw silver minibus SF68 ??? going towards Stoke.

SF68 in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 797 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 746 also going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

Later on we went to KFC. We went downstairs and we went onto Temple Street. We turned the corner onto Christchurch street and we cut through the alleyway onto City Road. We walked up to City Road and we stopped at KFC Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chicken burger, fries and a cup of Coke. When we had finished eating Matthew went for a ride on the bus. We set off down City Road and we turned left onto Glebedale road. We turned right onto baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 42552 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42552 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 and we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63177 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right 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 Woore / Nantwich 30-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Woore	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Woore	Nantwich	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Nantwich	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 Bridgemere Garden Centre. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we went downstairs. Transport for the trip it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52. We went under the railway bridge and we joined the Northbound A500. We travelled Northwards. We went under the M6 and we continued to the edge of Nantwich. We joined the Southbound A51 and we ran through Stapeley and Walgherton into Bridgemere. We turned into the garden centre and we parked up. Once at the garden centre Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew went to the cafe and had dinner. He had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. Afterwards we went to Nantwich on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got in the bus and we set off onto the Northbound A51. We ran through Walgherton and stapeley. We turned left onto the A530 and we followed the road to the right and Northwards into the town. We ran forwards onto Pillory Street and we parked up. We visited the former RBS which is now closed. It is currently being refurbished. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Pillory Street and we followed the road around onto Hospital Street. We ran forwards onto the B5074 and we went around Nantwich on the A51 by-pas and we joined the Eastbound A500. We skirted the Southern edge of Crewe and crossed under the M6 before continuing the last 8 miles or so down to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele. We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw Lucky Seven RJ17 YMT heading towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven RJ17 YMT in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 42552 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42552 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Intercity RE12 JWU heading towards Longton.

Intercity RE12 JWU in Fenton

For tea Matthew had Paste and sauce followed by cheesecake. Later on Matthew Matthew went out to the pub. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we visited the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When Matthew had finished his drink he returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 17-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42554	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
67151	Stoke, adj stop P	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	23A	First Potteries
65730	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67636	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
42552	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	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 and it was the day that step-up patrols after yobs damage children's soft play area. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42554 in Fenton

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. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot out of the day centre over the car park onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Church Street to the next bus stop to wait for a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We saw Premier Travel minibus BX11 AZV parked in a back street near to Cauldon Road. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus outside the snooker club. Once off the bus we walked up John Street and 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 65730 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager 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 #3 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. After dinner we set off on foot towards the park on Westminster Street. We walked onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned right onto Stelbridge Road we turned left onto Nelson Street and we entered the park. After a short time on the playground we returned to Crewe bus station. WE walked along Neloson Street and we turned right onto Stalbridge Road. We turned left onto 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. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67636. 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. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 42552 on a #23 to Newstead. we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used his computer. We saw an unidentified black minibus going towards Stoke.

Unidentified black minibus in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had cheese on toast followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. We saw preserved PMT 766 going towards Longton. Matthew went out for a shirt while. We went downstairs and onto Temple Street we turned right onto Christchurch street and we visited The Old Post Office for a drink. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When he had finished we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and he chilled out in 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 Norton / Festival Park 11-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Norton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Norton	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 Norton. 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 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we turned right onto Glebedale Road where we got out of the car. We continued on foot to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Norton Children's Centre on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We ran around the ring road and we came off at Town Road. After crossing over the ring road we ran out of town along Town Road and forwards onto the A5272. We continued through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne and at the roundabouts we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill through Smallthorne and we continued up the other side into Norton. At the top of hill we turned left onto Knypersley Road. We stopped at the childrens centre and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of Coke. Matthew used the soft play area. When he was done we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Knypersley Road and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill and up the other side into Smllthorne and up towards the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #7A to Biddulph. We carried on to Birches Head. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road we saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF. We ran around to Lichfield street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran up Victoria Road into Fenton. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went out by car to Dresden and Longton. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we ran around the corner onto Heron Street. We went through Heron Cross and over the A50 along Blurton Road into Blurton. We ran down past the petrol station and up bthe hill on the other side. At the roundabout we turned left onto Drubbery Lane. We turned onto Railton Avenue and we made a brief stop. We returned onto Drubbery Land and we cross over the A5035 onto Queens Park Avenue. We turned left onto Carlisle Street and we turned right onto Belgrave Road. We turned left onto Dunrobin Street and we ran to the end and joined Lightwood Road we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran forwards onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto baths Road. We went into Tesco and we parked up. Matthew went in and did some shopping. When we had finished we set off onto baths Road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came off at Heron Cross and we ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we went forwards onto Glebedale Road. After dropping off some stuff at the day centre we continued along Glebedale Road and right onto Christchurch Street. We missed turning into Masterson Street, so we continued to the end of Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room until teatime. We saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 42552 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42552 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and meatballs followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went downstairs and went out in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We ran down City Road and we turned right onto the A52. We went near to the railway station and we turned left onto Boughey Road. We turned left onto the Avenue and we crossed over College Road continuing along The Avenue. We turned right onto Stoke Road and at Snow Hill we turned left. We stopped near to the college and we turned arouned and went back towards Snow Hill. We turned left onto Etruria Vale Road. At the end we turned left onto the A53 before veering left onto Lanehead Road we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #4 to Audley. We joined Forge Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Festival Way past Waterworld which is undergoing a building work to add new slides. We turned right at the roundabout and we parked up near to the marina. We went to the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and a bowl of ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto Festival Way and we went under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Broad Street. We turned left onto College Road and we ran through Shelton down the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and at the end we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran along side the railway line and we turned left onto City Road and 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 Bakewell / Newcastle 31-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 797	Fenton	Bakewell	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 797	Bakewell	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours
114	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
44	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later. 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.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch street. Transport for the trip to Bakewell was Copeland's Tours MIB 797. We got on the coach and we set off along Christchurch street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road around onto Heron Street. We we forwards onto Blurton Road and we turned left onto the Eastbound A50. We ran for around 15 miles near to Uttoxeter and we turned left onto the Northbound A515. We ran North for around 8 miles and we ran close to the centre of Ashbourne. We continued North for another 10 miles or so to Moneyash. We turned right and we ran the last few miles into Bakewell. We were dropped off in the centre of Bakewell and we headed to a cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards he had a Bakewell Tart. When we had finished there we returned to the coach. We returned to Fenton on Copeland's Tours MIB 797. We set off out of Bakewell along the B5055. At Moneyash we turned left onto the A515. We ran Southwards close to Ashbourne and down to the A50. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran through the Uttoxeter area and a further 10 or so miles to Meir. We went through Meir tunnel and Normacot and through Longton. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We went through the lights onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left into Christchurch Street and we got up and got off the coach. Once off the coach we returned to the residential unit. We turned left onto temple Street and up the stairs. Mathew went to his room to chill out and watch buses from the window. We saw Intercity DV10 JCZ going towards Heron Cross.

Intercity DV10 JCZ in Fenton

A short while later we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 42552 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 42552 in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67643 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67643 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus HXZ 9939 going towards Hanley.

Stanton's of Stoke HXZ 9939 in Fenton

Across the road we saw Intercity taxi minibus YT67 NWL going towards Stoke.

Intercity YT67 NWL in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop opposite the flats. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

I'm not sure if the staff member with Matthew is familiar with the buses, because they ended up crossing over the road and waiting at the correct bus stop for Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 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 walked across onto Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket. We stopped at Yates and Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke, For afters he had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked along Ironmarket and down Castle walk to the bus station. We waited at the bus station for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later a bus appeared. It was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto 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. We got off the bus by the shops and we cross over City Road. We through the passage onto Christchurch Street and down temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Congleton / Hanley 15-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Heron Cross, Grove Avenue	23A	First Potteries
42552	Heron Cross, Duke Street	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65040	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 out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

A short while later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was yellow minibus OU10 AZG going towards Longton.

OU10 AZG in Fenton

Later on we went to to Congleton 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 at the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we cross over the roundabout at Joiners Square. We went straight onto Lichfield Street and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge. We continued through to Burslem onto Scotia Road and forwards onto the Tunstall by-pass. We ran past the police station onto the top end of Tunstall High Street. We continued through Goldenhill and down the hill to Kidsgrove. We continued under the railway line and over the A34. We followed the A50 to the right and we ran Northwards to Arclid. We turned right onto the A534 and we ran forwards into Congleton town centre. We parked up in the town centre and we visited Bear Grills cafe by the bus station. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Hollinshead RIL 1016 and D&G 140 on a #42 to Crewe and Arriva NW&W 4489 on a #38 to Crewe. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto the A527. We ran past Congleton railway station and along the Biddulph by-pass. We continued through Knypersly and Brindley Ford and we turned left onto Oxford Road. We ran into Chell Heath and past the site of Matthews old school. we ran forwards onto Chell Heath Road and at the end we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room. Later on Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on we went out to Hanley on the bus, We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop by the flats to wait for the next bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw that if was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road 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 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. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street onto Tontine Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we walked up Tontine Street and across the square to the shopping centre. After visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked along Parliament Row and went to Poundland. We walked onto Tontine Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23A to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Before we set off we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #7A to Biddulph. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Smithpool Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. In Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road an we got up and got off the bus. once off the bus we walked through Heron Cross lights to the Hanley bound bus stop to wait for a bus to Hanley.

First Potteries 42552 in Heron Cross

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left again onto City Road. We dropped down the hill into Stoke town centre and we followed the one way system onto Glebe Street before turning left onto Station Road. We went up College and followed it around onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. We ran up the hill and we went into the bus station and got off. Once off the bus we went outside to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 65040 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left 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 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.