Trip to Hanley / Stoke 29-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67637	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63176	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley and Newcastle later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. We went downstairs and we saw the transport was a lucky Seven Taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square we saw City Centre Central PE12 KFP. We turned right onto the A52 and we turned left onto Ivy House Road. We turned left onto Bucknall New Road and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We turned right onto St Anne's Road and we ran forwards onto Baskerville Road. We turned left onto Eaton Street and we stopped by the health centre. Matthew went to have his teeth checked out. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had his twice yearly check up. when they had finished we walked down Eaton Street and we crossed over the ring road. We walked down Huntbach Street and we crossed over Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. We walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. Whilst we waityed for a bus back to Fenton we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #3A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 67699 in Hanley bus station

Matthew decided to go to the toilet so we let that bus go. we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 67650 in Hanley bus station

Afterwards we waited for the next bus to Fenton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 42553 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 42553 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 42553

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 ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto 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. Matthew went out for dinner. We went in a car to Stoke. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We parked up on South Wolfe Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to the car and drove back to Fenton. We set off onto South Wolfe Street and we ran forwards onto Kingsway. We turned right onto Glebe Street and left onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we went under the railway line. We ran up City Road into Fenton and we stopped near to the crossing. We got out of the car and we crossed over the road to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short wait we saw it was First Potteries 67637 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 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 set off up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto Hight Street and we walked down to the bottem end. We returned up the High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street. We turned left onto Castle Walk again and we visited Home Bargains. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket. We stopped at Queen's Garden and Matthew drank his bottle of Coke. Once Matthew had finished his drink we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63176 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63176

We set off out of the bus station and we ran onto Barracks Road. We turned right at Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street and into Hartshill. We ran through the village and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and near to the top we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew chilled out in his room on his computer. we we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. For tea Matthew had Paste and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We cut through onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 24-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63100	Hanley BS	Longton, stop B	11	First Potteries
67656	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 32639 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Stafford Street. We visited Wilko and we brought a can of Fanta orange. Once we had finished shopping we walked back towards the bus station and we watched the festival. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 4051 VT on a #61 to Bradeley. At the festival we watched the dancers who were dancing in mud, we saw some people doing graffiti art and we saw people constructing unusual bikes. After we had seen the sights we returned to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 37158 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We waited for a bus to Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton, we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road we saw Scraggs 6626 VT. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 63118 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down The Strand and we turned right into the Bennett Precinct. We visited the Baguette shop and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Coke. He also had a Manchester tart. when we had finished in the shop we walked back to the bus stop on The Strand. Matthew ate his sausage roll and drank a can of Coke. We waited for a bus to Fenton. After a while we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site. We set off onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We walked onto City Road. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and waked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we walked up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We cut through onto Temple Street. We went back to the back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road, We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into KFC. Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink can of Fanta Orange. 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 / Burslem 23-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. Matthew was also going to Hanley on the bus. 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 St Mary's C of E MJ15 HXF.

St Mary's C of E MJ15 HXF in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group HT19 XBK.

Shelton Care Group HT19 XBK in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off out of the day centre on to Christchurch Street. We waited for the bus to appear and a few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around the bus station we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we went around the corner onto Old Hall Street. Once we had finished doing his weekly shop we carried on along Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked bast the old Clinton's Cards shop which is going to be a new KFC at some point in the near future. We carried on along Parliament Row and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a a slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked along Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley bus station

We got on and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #5 to Hanley. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. we saw D&G 51 on a #1A to Park Site Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. we saw silver minibus SF19 AXC.

SF19 AXC in Fenton

For tea Matthew had cheese oatcakes. After tea Matthew went to Burslem. We went downstairs and we saw transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road we turned left onto Town Road and we ran out of Hanley towards Birches Head. We joined the A5272 and we went towards Sneyd Green. We crossed over the A53 and at Smallthorne roundabout we veered left onto Moorland Road. We turned right onto May Street and left onto Dartmouth Street. We went to the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We went outside and we got in a car. We set off onto Park Road before turned left onto Moorland Road. At the roundabout we veered right onto the A5272. We crossed over the A53 and we went into Sneyd Green. We ran into Birches Head and we went forwards onto Town Road. We joined the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At joiners Square roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran near to the railway station and we followed the railway line Southwards. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew headed to his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. 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 16-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65042	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32649	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
42553	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	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 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 65042.

First Potteries 65042 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw white minibus G14 SBX.

G14 SBX in Fenton

We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. As we headed towards the day centre we saw D&G Bus 148 on a #40 Fenton circular service.

D&G 148 in Fenton

We continued alomg Christchurch Street and 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 on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a jacket potato with tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out to the hub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at The Hub. Matthew booked himself on a trip to Southport in August 2019. Later on Matthew went back to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and and Matthew went to his room to chill out. After a while we went out on the bus. We set off downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road. We stopped at the bus stop outside the flat to wait for bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65042 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65042 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 saw First Potteries 65692 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 set off up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket. We visited the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We entered the bus station and we waited for a but to Hanley. After a short while we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX15 BJK and First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Fenton. After a while we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

Matthew decided to go to the toilet so we let that bus go. Afterwards we waited for the next bus to Fenton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 42553 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 42553 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 42553

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 saw Stanton's of Stoke BV19 YKM. we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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 / Trent Vale 19-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
37158	Hanley BS	Fenton	6A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Trent Vale	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Trent Vale	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was going out on the bus and it was also Good Friday. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street we saw ABC Supreme HV17 KVM to Norwich. We turned 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 out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street on foot and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the stop by the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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. Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67156 before it continued into the bus station.

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley

Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and we walked past the Town Hall. We went forwards onto Old Hall Street and we went into B&M. Matthew brought some of his weekly shopping. Once we had paid for our shopping we walked out of the shop and forwards onto Stafford Street. We stopped at the cafe and Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished there we crossed the road and went to Wilko's. We did some more of the weeks shopping including buying a pizza. When we had finished shopping we paid for our groceries and walked out onto Stafford Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 37158 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. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon Matthew went to KFC. We set off onto Glebedale road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the road up to KFC. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a cup of Coke. Highlights of the sigting whilst we had the drink was First Potteries 42553 on a #6 to Coalville. When we had finished we returned to the day centre. We set off on foot onto the roundabout and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. Back at the day centre Matthew did some mopping up. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went out for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked towards Stoke and near to the garage we saw Afford Rent-a-car MK67 UET parked up on the adjacent road.

Afford Rent-a-car MK67 UET in Fenton

We continued down City Road and as we walked towards Stoke and we saw grey minibus CE68 GGZ. We stopped at The Range. Matthew visited the cafe and had a bottle of Coke. After he had finished his drink we walked out onto City Road We then walked up the hill and we turned right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew spent time in the garden and had an ice lolly. He went back upstairs and chilled out until it was time to go out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street. We continued to Trent Vale and transport for the trip it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill. After running under the railway line we went Southwards down the A500. We travelled down to Hanford and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Stafford. We travelled up to Hawthorne Road and we turned right. We stopped at a house to have tea. We got up and got off the bus. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed by cake. Matthew went on the computer and then returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto we joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale to Hanford. We turned left onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke we we came off the dual carriageway. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Kidderminster / Bradwell 11-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Kidderminster	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Kidderminster	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 New Kidderminster pub and carvery Larch Wood Farm to open 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. Across the road we saw silver minibus MF66 ??? going towards Stoke.

MF66 in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours Bova coach MIB 516 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 516 in Fenton

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

in the morning Matthew was going to Kidderminster. Transport for the trip was was on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran down through Hanford to the M6. We ran Southwards through Staffordshire into the West Midlands and at Junction 8 we joined the Southbound M5. We came off the M5 at junction 3 and we ran Westwards down the A456. We ran through Hagley and Blakedown to the edge of Kidderminster and we joined the Southbound A449. We turned right onto the Northbound A442 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Silverwoods Way. After a short distance we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a carvery beef and turkey followed by a slice of death by chocolate with ice cream. Once we had finished at the pub we set off along Silverwoods Way. We turned right onto the Southbound A442 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto the Northbound A449. We ran around the eastern edge of Kidderminster and we turned right onto the Eastbound A456. We ran up through to the top end of Worcestershire up to the M5 and we headed Northwards into the West Midlands. At the end of the M5 we joined the Northbound M6 and we ran up through Staffordshire to junction 15. We joined the Northbound A500 and we came off at Stoke. We joined the Eastbound A52 and we ran under the railway bridge. We ran up City Road into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew waited in his room to be picked up. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz YJ62 LSX going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

Another vehicle see was Crescent Academy PK56 RJJ going towards Longton.

Crescent Academy PK56 RJJ in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

Mum came to pick Matthew up with her friend. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Shelton. We joined Shelton New Road and we headed into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Albert Street and we crossed the A53 onto Sandy Lane. We continued onto Wulstan Drive and we turned right onto Hempstalls Lane. We continued forwards onto Hoon Avenue and we turned right onto Wolseley Lanes. We crossed the B5369 onto Watlands View. At the roundabout we turned left onto Bradwell Lane. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. This was followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the bus sighting included D&G Bus 103 on a #94 to Congleton. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed the roundabout onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and May Bank into Newcastle. At the roundabout we joined the one-way system and we followed the road around onto the Eastbound A52. We ran up George Street up the Hartshill and we continued down the A52 into Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and right onto Elenora Street. We followed the one-way system onto Copeland Street and forwards onto Glebe Street. We ran past Stoke Minster and we joined Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative food and we brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished shopping we set off along Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Mum went upstairs with Matthew and spent so time with him. Matthew drank a bottle of Coke. Matthew said goodbye to mum and her friend and then chilled 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 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.