Trip to Hanley / Stafford 18-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67638	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Stafford later and I was going to the Severn Valley Railway. Matthew got up 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. Whilst waiting to go out we saw GYS Group YE15 FHB.

GYS Group YE15 FHB in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. A the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. residential unit. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back out onto Christchurch Street. We went to Mitchell Arts Centre in a Lucky Seven taxi. we set off Christchurch Street We turned left onto City Road we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran down the hill to the A52 and we turned right towards the railway station. We went forwards onto Station Road and we turned right onto College Road. and Broad Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued up Broad Street where we were dropped off. We walked up Piccadilly and we crossed obver Stafford Street onto Percy Street. We turned left onto Tontine Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked along Parliament Row. We turned left onto Tontine Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

Outside the bus station we spotted First Potteries 67638 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67638 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road we saw Harry Shaw SF08 FTA. We ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We returned to the day centre and Matthew did some mopping up. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto Christchurch Street we saw First Potteries 53041 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

Also seen was Lucky Seven BX62 FYP going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven BX62 FYP in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke KY12 YGC going towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke KY12 YGC in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Matthew was going out for tea. We went to Radford Bank in a Intercity taxi. We set off down Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line onto the A500. We then went South on the A500 which we did down to A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham and past Stone and into Stafford. We saw Arriva Midlands 3782 on a #5 to Telford. We carried on through Stafford town centre and out the other side. just beyond Radford bank Inn we turn onto Weeping Cross for the last couple of miles. After going to the toilet, Matthew had a cheeseburger and chips followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. The headed back towards Stafford on the A513 and then onto the A34 at Weeping Cross. they passed through Stafford town centre before going North on the A34 up to Hanford. At Hanford they got on the A500 which we did to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto City Road. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used the computer. Later on Matthew had a bath followed by toast for supper. Matthew then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Alton Towers / Hanley 10-01-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
OV58 YJE	Fenton	Alton Towers	Charter	Intercity
OV58 YJE	Alton Towers	Hanley	Charter	Intercity
OV58 YJE	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Alton Towers later as well as visiting uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Outside the residential unit was Shelton care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Alton Towers it was Intercity OV58 YJE. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley and into Longton. We continued onto Market street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and then we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. at the end of the road we turned left onto the A520. We ran up the fast section of the road and into Cellarhead before turning right onto the A52. We ran up to Kingsley Moor and we followed the A52 to the left into Kingsley village. We turned left and we ran along Holt Lane. We turned left onto the B5417 and we ran through Oakamoor. We turned right onto below lane and we ran the last mile or so to Alton Towers. Matthew used the toilet. He had a glass of Coke. After spending time around the park doing stuff the park was closed so we walked around the grounds around the lake For dinner Matthew had egg sandwiches followed by a Bakewell tart.. we returned to the minibus. We set off along Wootton lane and we ran back to the B5417. We ran Westwards to Cheadle. We went onto the A521 and we ran Northwards up to Kingsley Moor. We continued onto the A52 and we ran up to Cellarhead. We went straight through the traffic lights and we ran through Werrington onto Ash Bank. We continued down the hill to Bucknall and we ran up the hill into Hanley. We parked up and we walked onto parliament Row and we stopped at the Pound baker to pick up sausage rolls. After we had finished there we walked down the alleyway next to Waterstones and we turned left onto Tontine street. We stopped at Subway for cup of pepsi max. Once we had finished there we returned to Intercity OV58 YJE for the journey back to Fenton. We set off onto Lichfield street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke railway station. We verrred left onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Harry Shaws KOV 2 going towards Stoke.

KOV 2 in Fenton

We also saw Harry Shaws YN15 EKU going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaws YN15 EKU in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We also saw white minibus SJ57 BHK going towards Longton.

SJ57 BHK in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Finally we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 53041 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 53041 in Fenton

We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road As we walked towards the shop we saw Copeland Tours MIB 978 going towards Longton.

Copeland Tours MIB 978 in Fenton

We carried on down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Autocabs taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Masterson Street. and right onto Masterson Street. and right Temple Street. and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his computer. Later on Matthew went to uncle Daves in a car. We set off along Temple Street and left onto Smithpool Road we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23A to Hanley. The people taking Matthew to uncle Dave's got a bit lost and turned right onto Wheildon Road. Matthew directed them to uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. later on he had a drink of Tango orange and a few digestive biscuits. Matthew chill 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 and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / May Bank 05-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HXZ 9939	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
HXZ 9939	Hanley	Fenton The Range	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
HXZ 9939	Fenton The Range	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
LT63 CXN	Fenton	May Bank	Charter	Lucky Seven
LT63 CXN	May Bank	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew learnt of the plight of the former Penkhull Infants School and he was also going out for tea. Matthew got up 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 53041 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew was going out for dinner. We went out and it was Stanton's of Stoke minibus HXZ 9939. We got on the bus and sat down. The bus set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Etruria Road. We stopped at the pub on the corner and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and fries followed by by a lemon meringue pie. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Etruria Road and we joined the Westbound A53. We ran to Etruria and we got on the Southbound A500. We ran down to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We stopped at The Range and Matthew did some shopping. He brought a bottle of Coke. We carried on back to the residential unit on Stanton's of Stoke minibus HXZ 9939. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Before tea Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of his window. We saw Z Carz minibus GK02 NWJ going towards Longton.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

We also saw silver minibus DU16 FMZ going towards Heron Cross.

DU16 FMZ in Fenton

Shortly afterwards went for a brief walk. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and went to the shop. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew was going out for tea. Transport for the run out it was Lucky Seven LT63 CXN. 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 onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We turned right onto Basford park Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A527 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a charge grilled chicken and bacon pizza followed by cheesecake. Went it was time to go back to Fenton We returned in Lucky Seven LT63 CXN. We set off down the A527 and we ran through Brampton to Newcastle. We crossed over the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we continued down onto the A34. We turned left onto The Avenue and we ran adjacent to the hospital. We turned right onto Hilton Road and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. We ran up the hill into Penkhull. We ran forwards onto St Thomas Place and we turned left onto Princes Road past Penkhull Infants School. We ran to the end and we joined Queens Road before we turned right onto the A52. We ran down Harthill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system. We joined Glebe Street and we followed the road onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran forwards onto City Road into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up 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 Hanley / Biddulph 10-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Northwood	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Northwood	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63097	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
42552	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67638	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
67601	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
53041	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 for his tea in Biddulph. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we did Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX to Northwood.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We turned right towards the railway station and we ran past the station and university up to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we left town along Town Road. We joined the A5272 and we ran into Northwood. We stopped at Wright's Pies and we picked up some shopping. We brought some Manchester tarts for later on. We then returned to the day centre on Shelton care Group DY08 FFX. We ran down the A5272 and we went down the hill past Northwood Stadium and onto Bucknall New Road. At Bucknall light we turned right onto the A52 and we ran Westwards through Joiners Square and into Stoke. We followed the road to the left by the railway station and we ran parallel to the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill We we turned right into Glebedale Road before going to the day centre. Once we got back to the day centre Matthew had dinner. For dinner Matthew had toast and sausages followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to Hanley on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards Stoke. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to Victoria Place to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. When we got to Hanley we set off on foot towards Primark. We set off up LIchfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We crossed over Tontine Square and we went into Primark. Matthew brought some clothes and then returned to the bus station back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went toup his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. He also had a Manchester tart. Later Matthew went out on the bus to Biddulph. We walked onto City Road where we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

We walked up to Victoria Place and we turned the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 42552 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 42552 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road we caught up Stanton's of Stoke SL52 CWV. We crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square and we ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we walked into the bus station to wait for a bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67638 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane we turned right onto the A527 and we ran down the hill through Fegg Hayes and up into Brindley Ford. We continued up towards Knyperlsey and we turned left onto Brown Lees Road. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We then we to the pub for tea. We walked around the corner around onto the High Street and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had Southern fried chicken strips with chips followed by chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we walked down the road to Sainsbury's where Matthew brought a Panda mask. We went back to the bus station around the corner to the bus station and we saw required D&G Bus 157 on the #9 to Hanley.

D&G 157 in Biddulph bus station

We also saw First Potteries 67641 running out of service.

First Potteries 67641 in Biddulph bus station

A short while later we saw another First Bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67601 on a #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67601 in Biddulph bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto Wells Street. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got back to the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minute later we saw First Potteries 53041 on a #23A to Newstead.

First Potteries 53041 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room on his computer. Matthew also watched television in his room and then had a bath. Later on Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 09-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DL03 HHU	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Z Carz
DL03 HHU	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
63176	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63176	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries
53041	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Fenton, Adj Railway Bridge	23A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service We saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 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.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went shopping in Hanley on Z Carz DL03 HHU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. At the ring road we turned left and we ran around to Tesco. In the shop Matthew brought some shopping. When we had finished shopping we returned to Z Carz DL03 HHU to return to the day centre. We set of out of Tesco onto the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran jup the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a jam tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebeldale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We walked up the hill and we stopped at the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minuites later a bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63176.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we we were off the bus we went to the toilet. We walked along Hassell Street and we turned left onto the High Street. We went to the Albion pub and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We then returned up to Hassell Street and back to the bus station. we stood in the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards then back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street an back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw D&G Bus 112 on 'The Orange ONE' service to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 113 on 'The Orange ONE' service to Newcastle.

D&G 113 in Fenton

We then saw Meadows minibus DX65 DMF heading towards Joiners Square.

Meadows DX65 DMF in Fenton

It was then time for Matthew to go an visit uncle Dave. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we walked down to Smithpool Road. We walked down City Road and we crossed over the road to the bus stop. We waited for the next #23A so we could go to uncle Dave's. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 53041 on a #23A to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Mount Pleasant. The bus set off up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. When we got to the railway bridge over the line to Derby we got up and got off the bus. We then continued along Smithpool Road before turning right onto the path the leads onto Willowdale Avenue. We went onto Wheildon Road and we went to uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. later on he had a drink of Tango orange and a few custard creams. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Wheildon 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 and 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 Fenton / Tunstall 07-12-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63099	Fenton, adj Duke of Wellington	Lonton TI	6	First Potteries
63101	Longton TI	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32081	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, Adj Stop A	99	First Potteries
53041	Tunstall, Adj Stop B	Tunstall, opp Asda superstore	100	First Potteries
53041	Tunstall, opp Asda superstore	Stanfields, adj Shaftesbury Avenue	100	First Potteries
41501	Stanfields, adj Shaftesbury Avenue	Kidsgrove, Adj Queen Street	7	First Potteries
41521	Kidsgrove, Adj Queen Street	Hanley BS	7	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Albert Square	23	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was going to uncle Dave's, but not before he had been to his day service. It was also the first day of the new First Potteries service from Bradeley to Festival park via Tunstall & Burslem. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a sausage sandwich for breakfast. Matthew's Transport turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left onto Stanley Matthews way and we saw Stanways VAZ 4815 and M53 AWW. We joined the A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew was going to Tunstall Asda superstore via Longton on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We walked up to the stop opposite outside the old Duke of Wellington pub and whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus RUI 2486. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63099 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton Interchange. The bus set off up City Road and forwards onto King Street. The bus ran fir around a mile up to the edge of Longton and we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #6 to Hanley. We went under the railway line and we turned right onto baths Road before entering the Transport Interchange from the East end. We got off the bus and then we went for a walk to onto the Strand and through the market. We walked through Bennett Precinct and we went into Home Bargains & B&M. Omnce we had finished shopping we walked back down the strand and we stopped at Costa Coffee. Matthew had a glass of Coke. We then walked to the Transport Interchange to wait for a #11 to Newcastle and we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus arrived and it was required First Potteries 63101.

First Potteries 63101 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and booked to Newcastle. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63101.

Inside First Potteries 63101

We sat down and the bus set off our of the Transport Interchange and onto Baths Road. We turned left onto King Street and we ran under the railway line. We continued forwards onto City Road and we ran to the bottom of the hill and onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke town centre. We ran along Church Street and we climb the hill into Hartshill before dropping down into Newcastle along George Street. After going around the one way system and onto the Jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road and into the bus station. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street and onto Friar Street. We crossed under the A34 and we went to Morrison's for dinner. Matthew had a big breakfast minus the mushrooms & tomatoes with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back up to the bus station. We wanted to catch a bus up to Tunstall so we went to the top stands to wait for a #99. A few minutes later the bus arrived and it was dud First Potteries 32081. We booked to Tunstall and we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed over the roundabout and onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton to Porthill and we ran down the bank and over the A500 into Longport. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto Brownhills Road. At the top of the hill we entered Tunstall and ran along the High Street were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to wait for the new #100 service. The bus came around the corner and it was First Potteries 53041. We got on the bus and we booked to Asda. We set off down the high Street and we turned into Woodland Street and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went shopping in Asda and brought a can of Coke and then we waited for the bus to me around again. An hour later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 53041 as expected. We got on the bus and we booked to Stanfields before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Woodland Street and onto the A5271. We followed the road around to the right and then down Brownhills Road. We turned left into Westport Road and we ran down to Burslem town centre. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran towards Cobridge and into Festival Park. We ran along Pavillion Drive and we did a U turn at the roundabout and returned onto the A53. We ran through Cobridge Lights and we ran up to Sneyd Green and got onto the A5272. We ran up to Smallthorne Roundabouts and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom and we turned left onto Chell Heath Road and we ran up to Bradeley Village. After a short wait the bus returned onto Chell Heath road and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabouts we turned right onto High Lane. We ran along for a few stops and then we got up and got off the bus. We decided to wait for the next #7 to Kidsgrove. A few minutes later on turned up and it was dud First Potteries 41501. We got on the bus we and we booked to Kidsgrove. The bus set off along High Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and at the roundabout we went onto Newchapel Road. We ran through the estate via Galleys bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus to turn up which was dud First Potteries 41521. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. We travelled back via Newchapel and Packmoor back to Chell and we joined High Lane. We ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley along Town Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran forwards onto Stafford Road and we went past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We then need to get back to Fenton so we decided to do a #23. We walked down the bottom end of the bus station and we saw dud First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road And we ran down Cauldon Road into Shelton. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Glebe Street past the roadworks. We went forwards onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill and we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the day centre and and we got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey back home. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We got onto the A50 and we and we ran West to Stanley Matthews Way. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We got home just before 15:00. When matthew got home he had some toast followed by the last of the Coke Zero Sugar. Uncle Dave had come to visit and Matthew chilled out on his computer for an hour or two and then he had sausage chips and gravy for tea followed by a Tunnock's Caramel biscuit. Just after 20:00 we set off in the car to go around to uncle Dave's. We ran onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthew's Way. We ran up to Heron Cross and we dropped into Fenton and we stopped at uncle Dave's for a few hours. Matthew shared a can of tango and we ate some custard creams. Uncle Dave's VJ/DJ set as always started with 'cat on a motorbike' or Chillout by Youth of Britain. Other tunes included songs by Cat Power and The Fall and as always the set ended with 'Story of the Blues' by The Mighty Wah! We set off a little after 22:00 and we ran down to the A500. We did a u-turn over the City Road junction and we ran South down the A500 to the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we joined the Southbound A34. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got home around 22:20. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 11-11-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
ND58 EDJ	Fenton McDonalds	Joiners Square	Charter	Intercity
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67154	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	Stoke, adj stop P	23A	First Potteries
67156	Stoke, adj stop T	Trent Vale, opp Black Lion	21	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035. Near to Longton we turn right onto Roslyn Street and left onto Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we went along Chadwick Street past the Gladstone Pottery Museum. We crossed Uttoxeter Road and we went forwards onto Bridgewood Street. At the end we turned left onto Forrister Street. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and into Bentilee. We picker up another service user and then we got back onto the A5272 and ran out of Bentilee into Adderley Green. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down Anchor Road towards Longton. We cut across to Foley via Wood Street, Marlborough Road and Clarence road and we went onto King Street. We ran down into Fenton and we continued on to City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew made a some gingerbread Christmas Trees. For dinner Matthew got a Z Carz taxi to McDonalds. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road onto Fountain Street. We followed the road to the left onto William Street and right onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill over the railway line and we turned int McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating transport turned up for the journey to the pub. It was Intercity minibus ND58 EDJ. We got on the bus and the bus set off down Victoria Road. We crossed over Joiners Square roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 42893 on #6A to Blythe Bridge and Premier Travel minibus NX11 CAA. Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox with track including Steps. When it was time to go we got on board Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey home. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52 and then we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. We stopped briefly at the day centre and then continued onto Glebedale Road. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and forwards onto Heron street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we returned along New Inn Lane onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway into Blurton and we got home around 15:00. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew had toast and orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we decided we were going to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We were a little late setting off today. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67639. As we got to the corner of Magdalen Road and Finstock Avenue we saw the bus go sailing by... damn! At this point we decided to try and go via Stoke. We had tried to do it twice before and it had never worked out due to no bus appearing. We walked to the stop on Beaconsfield Drive and almost immediately we saw a bus going towards Newstead... It was required First Potteries 67154 on a #23A. Five minutes later we saw another Newstead bound bus. This time it was dud First Potteries 67157 on a #23 service.

First Potteries 67157 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67636 going towards Longton on a #22, running around 10 minutes late.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

After what seemed like quite a while a bus finally turned up. It was First Potteries 67154 on a #23A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke, before we sat down towards the back of the bus. As the bus in front of us was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67154.

Inside First Potteries 67154

The bus was about 23 minutes late as we set off along Beaconsfield Drive... At least a bus actually turned up today! We carried on to the end of Beaconsfield drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton and over the A50. At Heron Cross we turned left onto Grove Road and we ran down into Mount Pleasant. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill towards stoke and as we joined the A52 we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #25 to Hanley. We crossed under the railway line and and over the A500 and we entered Stoke town centre where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67154 as it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Stoke

We set off along Church street to go around the corner to catch a #21 to Trent vale. On the way we saw First Potteries 67604 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67604 in Stoke

We walked around the corner into Campbell Place and we stood at the bus stop to wait fr the Trent Vale bus. The timetable at the stop said there was a bus due in around 5 minutes. A few minutes later, bang on time we saw First Potteries 67156 appear on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67156 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. In the West end we passed First Potteries 67151 on a #21A to Hanley closely followed by First Potteries 67155 on a #21 to Hanley. We continued through Oak Hill and into Trent Vale. When we got to the end of London Road we got up and got off the bus. matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67156 before if carried on towards the Trentham Hotel.

First Potteries 67156 in Trent Vale

We crossed over London Road and we walked around the corner and stood outside the pub whilst we waited for mum to arrive. Almost as soon as we sat down we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67639 in Trent Vale

A few minutes later we saw ABC Supreme silver Mercedes minibus Y368 TGE on a Southbound staff shuttle.

ABC Supreme Y368 TGE in Trent Vale

Mum arrived and we went inside the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 32627 on a #22 service to Longton and E-zec patient transport YN15 FKF. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home and we went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500 and ran North. We continued up to Sideway and at the roundabout we saw Cymru Coaches FJ08 KMK going South. We turned right onto the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross dropping down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 53041 on a #22 to Longton. We got home around 18:45. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted things out. Later on Matthew ate the gingerbread Christmas Trees that he had baked earlier in the day. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark