Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 17-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43877	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67665	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Cowley Way	11B	First Potteries
63111	Adderley Green, First bus depot	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
63118	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65041	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	101	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. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. In the morning Matthew out on the bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 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 due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We set off along Tontine Street and we walked through to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went upstairs and we visited Game. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. We came out of the shopping centre and we walked back along Tontine Street. We visited B&M and afterwards we walked along Lichfield Street and visited Venus Fish Bar. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After eating dinner we set off back towards the bus station. We went outside the bus station to the stop on Lichfield Street to wait for a bus towards Bentilee. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 67665 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we ran through the estate to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto the A5272 and towards Adderley Green. We went down the path down the side of the bus garage and we looked at the buses. by the garage we saw First Potteries 63382 & 63386 which are recent arrivals at Adderley Green from Sheffield. We walked back onto the A5272 and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63111 in Adderley Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Opposite we saw Stanton's of Stoke TCE 646 on a IN2 service to Hanley. The bus set off towards the roundabout and 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 onto City Road. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waited for me to come and pick him up. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. A short time later I arrived and Matthew got ready to go to Blurton. Just after 15:00 we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited at the bus top outside the flats. We saw First Potteries 43875 on a #23 Hanley. We waited for the next bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63118 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 ECO Travel PE07 YNJ. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to The Cherry Tree before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and We saw First Potteries 67650 on a #72 to Clayton. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 18:00 and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63173 on a #22 to Longton, and First Potteries 65032 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 19:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Winsford / Sandbach 16-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43876	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Shelton, Cauldon College	23	First Potteries
63100	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
2602	Winsford, Town Bridge	Sandbach, o/s Common	37A	Arriva NW&W
2489	Sandbach, o/s Common	Haslington Oakland Avenue	37	Arriva NW&W
67658	Haslington Oakland Avenue	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
43877	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 out on the bus and going out for tea with me and uncle Dave. 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 Newfriars College SF19 CYA.

Newfriars College SF19 CYA in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFA going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFA in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car YM69 FSV at their garage. We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Shelton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43876 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we saw ABC Supreme YS66 VRK. 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 and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we stopped at the barbers. Matthew had his hair cut and afterwards we set off up College Road towards Hanley. We turned right onto Cleveland road and left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we walked to the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we visited the Spar shop. We sat on the tables outside and he had a toffee cake and he drank a bottle of Coke. We went outside the bus station and 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 Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. 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. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out. whilst there he ate a sausage roll. Later on we went out in a car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound along the A53. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through Basford into Newcastle. We ran around the one-way system and at the roundabout we went straight across onto the A52. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran North through Cross Heath. We turned left onto the B5500 and into Chesterton. We ran up Crackley bank and through Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we joined the Northbound A34 again. We travelled North to the Toby Carvery and we went straight on towards Rode Heath. We ran North upto the A50 and we continued North to Holmes Chapel. Just South of the town we joined the Westbound A54 and we ran over the M6 and into Middlewich. We continued West out of town and into Winsford. We crossed over the river and into the town and up the hill. We parked up just off the High Street and we walked back to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Sandbach. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2602 on a #37A to Sandbach. We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW&W Day Saver tickets at £5.50 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A34 and across the main roundabout onto the Southbound A54. We veered left onto Station Road and we ran along the narrow street towards Middlewich. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Wisford railway station. We did a lap of the car park and back out onto the main road. We turned right onto the A54 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued East for around 2 miles and we came into the West end of Middlewich. We ran around the one-way system and left onto the A54. onto A530 and we ranaround the one-way system before turning left onto the A54. After a brief stop at the main bis stop we turned right onto the A533. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A533. We ran alongside of the canal and into Sandbach through Elworth. We turned left Hightown and at the next roundabout we ran forwards on Congleton Road. We turned right onto The Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Congleton Road towards the M6 and we went to see the site where the new McDonalds, hotel, offices, coffee shop and a pub will be built. We walked back up Congleton Road towards the centre of town and we waited for a bus towards Haslington. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2489 on a #37 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we went Westwards out of the town onto Crewe Road and through Wheelock. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock Heath and Winterly, passed the pond. We continued into Haslington and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to the stop opposite to wait for the next #3 towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 4422 on a #38 to Macclesfield. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67658 on a #3 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked a First Potteries Network Day ticket at £7. We also brought a single to the the Staffordshire border which cost an astonishing £5. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off along Crewe Road. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran forwards onto the B5077. We continued through Radway Green into Alsager and we continued along the B5077. We crossed over the A34 and we ran down the A50 towards Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 43877 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YM69 FSV. we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to watch buses and wait for me to pick him up and go out for tea. Whilst waiting we saw First Potteries 67649 on a #11 to Newcastle. I turned up about 16:30 and picked up a few batteries and we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street 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 Global Travel BIG 8768. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and 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 eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a bottle of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and 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 Hanley / Stoke 13-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65706	Hanley BS	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	25	First Potteries
65706	Keele, Sneyd Arms PH	Stoke, stop N	25	First Potteries
43877	Stoke, adj stop X	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
63179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
43877	Stoke, adj stop X	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 and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw blue minibus SF67 AYS outside the residential unit.

SF67 AYS in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turning the corner. we saw City Centre Central SH05 OPV.

City Centre Central SH05 OPV in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before 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 once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries Shopping centre. After visiting the shopping centre we stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought 2 bottles of Coke. We continued along Parliament Row and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Parliament Row. We turned right onto Old Hall Street and left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Keele. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65706 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 65706 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Keele. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65706 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 65706

We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda street where we crossed over the ring road. We ran down through Shelton along Cauldon Road and we turned left onto Station Road outside the railway station. We went forwards onto A52 and we followed the road around to the right and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. We continued into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital. We ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station onto Barracks Road we turned right onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and after a brief stop we ran forwards onto Church Street. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A525. We turned right into Orme Road and we saw St Giles And St George's academy MF68 AFJ. We continued along Orme Road before we re-joined the Westbound A525. We climbed the steep hill up to Keele and we turned left into the campus. We turned left onto University Drive we did a u-turn and headed into the campus. At the main roundabout we turned left and we ran around the shops and student union bar. We ran through the campus past the back of the library and out the other side into the village. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to go back to Hanley on the double decker. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke we sitting down. We set off through the campus We turned right onto University Drive and we ran up to the entrance of the campus before turning right onto the A525. We ran down the hill and we crossed over the roundabout. We went past the scrapyards which is going to be the site of some new houses. We turned left onto Orme Road. We ran through the estate and to the end of the road. We turned left onto the A525 and at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran down two roundabout and we went left onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we pulled up on stand. After a short while in the bus station the bus set off out onto Barracks Road. We went Southwards on the A34 before turning into the hospital. We trundled through the hospital grounds and ran up to Hartshill Road via Hilton Road and The Avenue. We went down Hartshill Road into Stoke town centre and we continued onto Church Street we got up and got off. Once off the bus we walked along Church Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We waited for bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 43877 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 residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Outside the residential unit we saw Shelton Care Group HT19 XBK.

Shelton Care Group HT19 XBK in Fenton

We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Later on we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car YM69 FSV at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car YM69 FSV in Fenton

We waited at the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63179 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. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63179 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Stoke

We walked up Church Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 44514 on a #21 to Hanley. After we had finished we set off onto Church Street. We saw Go Goodwins C1 ECB heading towards Newcastle. We continued along Church Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He put his pyjamas on and afterwards chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 29-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43877	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
67659	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
63179	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67648	Newcastle BS	Norton, opp Robin Hood	98	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 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 Intercity AF15 TKJ.

Intercity AF15 TKJ in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63118 in Fenton

A few minutes later another #11 came down the road. This time it was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 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 past the Town Hall. We walked onto Stafford Street and we crossed Tontine Square to Primark. We did some shopping there and we walked through the back into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We continued into Debenhams and Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished shopping in Debenhams we walked out onto Stafford Street and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We visited a cafe and Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we crossed Piccadilly onto Cheapside and we turned left onto Albion Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we headed into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67649 on a #6A to Blythe Brdige.

First Potteries 67659 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. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley. We walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. where we saw Stanton's of Stoke OKZ 266. We waited for a bus towards the Norton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #98 to Ball Green. We got on the bus and we booked to Norton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We crawled into Longport past the site of the new petrol station and up the hill to Burslem. There was an unidentified Johnstons coach parked up on Newport Road. The road were still busy as we went up Moorland Road. We went over Smallthorne Roundabouts and down Ford Green Road. We continued Ford Green Road and up into Norton. we got up and got off. We turned left into Saint Nicholas avenue and we ran into the estate. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit by car. We came out of the estate along st Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. 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 Park Hall / Hanley 21-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67158	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 and orange juice for breakfast. We saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead. Later on we went to Middleport in a car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. 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 into Stoke and onto the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria up to Longport. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran up to Trubshaw Cross an we turned right onto Newcastle Street. We stopped at the shop and we went inside. Matthew went in a brought a breakfast to take away. We got into the car and we set off up Newcastle Street into Burslem. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge into Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we turned right on the roundabout onto the A52. We ran towards and past Stoke railway station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the residential unit and he ate the breakfast. Matthew went downstairs and went out in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned right onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we went under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A5272. We turned left onto Hulme Road and we turned into the track to the car park. We visited the Park Hall visitor centre and we saw that the cafe still isn't open. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton. We set off onto the track and we turned left onto Hulme Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran down to Adderley Green. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we went over the hill and down towards Longton. We joined the one way system on Market Street and we followed it around onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. We ran to the end and under the railway bridge, forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room before going out later on. We saw Lucky Seven SF04 CVK heading towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SF04 CVK in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 in Fenton

After a while we saw Stanton's of Stoke HRZ 7193 heading towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke HRZ 7193 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later we went to Hanley on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw 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 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 once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street onto Parliament Row and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went to see the new games room. When we had finished we visited the toilets down by the market. We walked out off the shopping centre onto Parliament Row and 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 #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We walked into the Interchange and we got on the bus. We booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67158 before we sat down.

inside First Potteries 67158

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Congleton 02-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43877	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67651	Hanley BS	Tunstall, adj stop M	3	First Potteries
51	Tunstall, adj stop A	Congleton BS	94	D&G
37	Congleton BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G
63114	Tunstall, adj stop B	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
63097	Hanley BS	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. 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 67649 on a #11 to Hanley. we went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 115 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 Copeland's Tours MIB 536. We walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 43877 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 67651 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before 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 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 turned right onto Tunstall High Street and towards the top end we got up and got off the bus. We waited for #94 bus to Congleton. A short time later D&G Bus 51 appeared on the #94 to Congleton. We got on the bus and we booked to Congleton. We set of up the High Street and we turned right onto Furlong Road. We ran up to the A527 and we ran through Turnhurst and down the hill towards Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill into Brindley Ford and we continued up to Knypersley. We turned right into Park Lane left into Woodlands Street. We turned right onto Church Close and we turned left onto Church Road. We continued onto Princess Street and we turned left onto Well Street. We turned right onto Biddulph High Street and left onto South View. We stopped briefly on Wharf Road and we continued down to the roundabout. We turned right onto the A527 and we headed Northwards. We ran through Whitemore and Mossley and we ran past Congleton railway station. We ran into town and we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Market Street and we turned right onto Bridge Street. We went to the pub and Matthew had dinner. He had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, was down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned down Bridge Street and onto Market Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Tunstall. A short time later we saw it was D&G Bus 37 on a #94 to Newcastle. We set off onto Market Street and we turned right onto Lawton Street. We joined the Eastbound A527 and we ran past Congleton railway station. We continued out of town through Mossley and Whitemore and we went into Biddulph. We went along the by-pass and we turned left onto Wharf Road. After a brief stop at Biddulph bus station we turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto Well Street and left onto Princess Street. We crossed over the roundabout onto Church Road and we turned right onto Church Close. We turned left onto Woodland Street and right onto Park Lane. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Knypersley into Brindley Ford. We continued down the hill to Fegg Hayes and up the other side towards Turnhurst. We crossed the roundabout and we veered left onto Furlong Road. At the end we turned left onto Tunstall High Street. In the centre of Tunstall we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #3A 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 down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. After going past the town hall we entered the bus station via Bagnall Street. Once we got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw grey minibus P6 CBX.

P6 CBX in Fenton

Also seen was Afford rent-a-car YM19 ZHB going towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a-car YM19 ZHB in Fenton

After a while we saw Maple Court Academy WJ65 BRZ heading towards Longton.

Maple Court Academy WJ65 BRZ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus BG04 HKC running towards Hanley.

BG04 HKC in Fenton

After a short while we saw Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWE heading up towards Longton.

Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWE in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67658 in Fenton

Also seen was Grocott Centre AY14 FBJ running towards Stoke.

Grocott Centre AY14 FBJ in Fenton

A short time later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 537 going towards Longton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 537 in Fenton

Another bus seen was First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke DY15 FPO. At the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. In the street we saw grey minibus DK69 OUG. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 03-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
134	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
67699	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
43877	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67633	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

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 PE67 XEU.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Roseville BN14 JCY.

Roseville BN14 JCY in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw an unidentified foreign coach heading towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus turning the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G 134 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 134 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 onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We crossed over and we went to the cinema. Matthew had a cup of Coke. He went to the cinema to watch A Dora and the Lost City of Gold. After the film Matthew went to the toilet. We walked out of the cinema onto the High Street and we walked up to McDonalds. In McDonald Matthew had a burger, fries and Coke. Once we had finished Matthew went to the toilet before setting off onto High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67699 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. He also watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon with chips followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into 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. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and 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 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. 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. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs. to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.