Trip to Hanley / Leek 12-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65028	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
65041	Hanley BS	Leek BS	18	First Potteries
65036	Leek BS	Hanley BS	18	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
65003	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Leek on the bus. 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 67155 on #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. we saw Stanton's of Stoke 5658 RU. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65028 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we saw First Potteries 69163 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran to limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and we followed. As Bucknall New Road is due to heavy roadworks. it to the left and through Northwood. We continued through Birches Head. We ran back up Keelings Road and onto Town Road where we saw white minibus DE52 PHN. We ran back through into Hanley. We ran into town along Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we went under the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we passed the town hall. We ran along Bagnall Street and into the bus station and We got up and got off the bus and Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet. We waited for the next bus to Leek. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #18 to Leek. We got on the bus and we booked to Leek before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the shopping arcade onto the A523 and we turned left onto Derby Street. We went to Wrights Pie and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Coke. We walked to the end of Derby Street and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage roll and drink the can. we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #18 to Hanley. Once we had finished we turned right onto the A53 and we walked through the passageway into the bus station to wait for a bus back to Hanley. We saw it was First Potteries 65036 on a #18 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hnaley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required Aimee's YA02 YRR on a #116 to Cheddleton. We set off onto of the bus station onto the A523 and we turned left onto the A53. We ran down the hill out of town and own into the Churnet Valley before running up the hill through Ladderedge. We ran down the other side into Longsdon. and we ran through open countryside for a mile or 2 before going into Endon. We ran down through Stockton Brook into Badderley Green. We continued South to Sneyd Green and we turned left into Berwick Road. We turned right onto Milton Road past the former Sneyd Arms pub which is now being worked on. We ran up the hill to the A5272. We turned left and we headed into Hanley. We entered town along Quadrant Road and we ran along Stafford Street and past the town hall into Bagnall Street. We ran into the bus station and we got up and got of the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67155 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. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw ABC Taxis YO69 AZB going towards Stoke.

ABC Taxis YO69 AZB in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 65003 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65003 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had a lasagne followed by a slice of Lemon meringue pie. Later on Matthew went to Stoke on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. on the way we saw Afford rent-a-car WM70 DHN parked up in there depot.

Afford rent-a-car WM70 DHN in Fenton

The bus appear and it was First Potteries 65003 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down we went under the railway line onto the A52. We joined the Southbound Trent & Mersey canal towpath and we walked past Dolphin Boats. We contuniued under Whieldon Road and past the site of the old Doultons toilet factory. We continued past the wagon works and incinerator. Once we had finished eating and drinking we crossed over the canal and walked up towards the BET365 Stadium. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed back down to the canal. We stopped at the old railway truck by the side of the canal to have a can of Coke and a chocolate bar. We walked back along the canal to City Road and we went under that railway line and up into Fenton. Before we continued up City Road and we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #25 to Keele. We cut though onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Longton / Trentham Gardens 11-08-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
44	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	1	D&G
63176	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Trentham Gardens	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Trentham Gardens	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the day Matthew became aware of the shuttle service for the Middleport Pottery park and ride. Matthew was also going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went to the shops in Longton. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road ans we followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went over the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. Wecame off the A50 at Longton and we ran along the high level road to the other end of town. We turned shrp left onto The Strand. We turned left and went into the Lidl car park. Matthew did his food shopping and we returned to Fenton. Transport for the trip was Sheltobn Care Group DY08 FFX. We joined the East bound high level road and we crossed over the A50. We went back West and past the Lucky Seven depot where we saw Lucky Seven VX63 WYK. We continued forwards onto the Westbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. After going upstairs and dropping off the shopping we went out to Stoke. We set off on foot towards the bus stop on City Road. Whilst we waited for the bus to Stoke we saw Scraggs 6626 VT heading towards Stoke.

Scraggs 6626 VT in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 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. We got off the bus and we walked along Church Street. We crossed over the road into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We crossed back over Church Street and forwards onto Campbell Place. We stopped at the cafe on the corner of Hide Street that used to be called the London Grill. For dinner Matthew had a sausage bap and a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Campbell Place onto Church Street. We saw First Potteries 67155 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67155 in Stoke

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto 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 onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. whilst in the room we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus WX18 WKJ going towards Stoke. Later on we went out to Trentham Gardens. Transport for the trip was aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the Traffic lights and at the roundabout we got onto the Westbound A50. We came off onto Stanley matthews Way and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 5658 RU. At the end we turned right onto the A5035. We crossed over the A34 and we entered Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went into the gardens as Matthew now has an annual pass. Matthew went to the toilet and we to Coffee Interlude. Matthew had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished eating we returned Fenton. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off out of the gardens. We turned left onto the Northbound A34 and we ran up to Hanford Roundabout. We got onto the Northbound A500 and we came off at Sideway. We got onto the Northbound A5006 and we ran up to Stoke. We joined the one-way system and we turned left onto London Road. We stopped at Sainsbury's petrol station for air in the tyres and petrol. After we filled up we turned right onto London Road. We ran forwards onto Campbell Place and we joined the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street crossing over the A500 and right onto Lytton Street. At the end we turned left onto City Road and 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. Matthew went up to his room watching television and using his computer. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. 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 Joiners Square / Trent Vale 01-07-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67634	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	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 set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user. We then returned onto New Inn Lane. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We turned left into Christchurch Street and reached our destination. In the morning Matthew spent his time baking. Matthew made some lemon Meringue. For dinner Matthew got a Z Carz taxi down to MacDonalds. We set off onto Glebedale road and straight across onto Fountain Street. We followed the road around to the left onto Williams Street and we turned right onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had beefburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we got a Magnum taxi down to the pub. We set off onto Victoria Road and at Joiners Square roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included was Phil Smith's Travel DS15 BZV, First Potteries 63175 on a #6 to Hanley and First Potteries 41494 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. When they had finished they go on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey home. We set off onto Palmeston Street and at the end we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued to the top bwfore turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre before continuing back on to Glebedale Road. We followed the road forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we followed it around onto Heron Street. We crossed the A50 into Blurton and we carried on forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line in Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we came back towards Blurton. Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of limeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be required First Potteries 67634. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was required First Potteries 67634.

First Potteries 67634 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. As we got on the bus we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane were we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #21A to Hanley. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. The back of the bus emptied out and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67634.

Inside First Potteries 67634

We turned left into Church Lane and and we ran down the hill onto the A34 where we saw First Potteries 42892 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67634 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67634 in Trent Vale

We crossed over Harpfields road and we walked back onto the A34. We turned to see Paul's of Stoke coach S224 BDE heading towards Sutherland Academy.

Paul's of Stoke S224 BDE in Trent Vale

We walked to the pub and as we had got there before mum we sat on the wall to wait for her. We also saw First Potteries 67637 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

This is now the only current Enviro300 single decker that we haven't been on. Whilst we waited we also saw Stanton's of Stoke coach 5658 RU on the JCB academy 3 service.

Stanton's of Stoke 5658 RU in Trent Vale

Going South on the A34 was First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

Goibg the other way at the same time was First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65042 in Trent Vale

Mum turned up in the pub and Matthew and 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 required First Potteries 65037 on a Stafford Bound #101 service as well as ABC Supreme P881 RND on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards up the A50 to Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We returned to Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. We carried on through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we stopped at a friends house briefly before we continued back, getting home just before 19:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Sneyd Green / Trent Vale 17-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton, MacDoanlds	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton, MacDoanlds	Sneyd Green, Central Forrest Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Sneyd Green, Central Forrest Park	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67635	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	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 a giant crumpet and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We turned right and crossed the railway line into Trentham. We went right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning on to New Inn Lane. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We headed straight onto Glebedale Road and reached our destination. Once at the day centre. In the morning Matthew spent his time making chocolate topped flapjacks. For dinner Matthew was going to MacDonalds. The transport for this journey was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and the set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and then we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the road and we stopped at MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Whilst at MacDonalds we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 278. When we had finished eating we got back on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU to go to Central Forest Park. We set off down Victoria Road and we ran down Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. At the top of Lichfield street we got onto the anti-clockwise rind Road and we ran around to Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we ran out of Hanley through Townsend and into Sneyd Green where we stopped at Central Forest Park. At the park Matthew had a orange Calipo lolly and then used the toilet. We then got back aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU to got to the pub. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran into Hanley ad we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we ran down to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go he climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Lichfield Street and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre and then continued onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we went forwards onto Heron Street. We crossed over the crossroad and over the A50 and we went through Blurton along Blurton Road. We veered right onto Church Road and we continued to the end onto the A5035. We headed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right onto New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we returned New Inn Lane and then left onto the A5035. Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67635. Near to the bus stop we saw Cauldwell Construction minibus DV12 JVY

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

A few minutes later and bang on time we saw the bus come around the corner out of Finstock Avenue. As it got closer we saw that it was as expected First Potteries 67635.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

We got on the bud and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we passed First Potteries 67640. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and then left into Church Lane. At the bottom of the road we joined the A34 and we saw required First Potteries 65037 on the #101 to Stafford. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we saw Paul's of Stoke L232 BUT. We turned right into Harpfield's Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67635 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we got to the pub before mum, so we sat on the wall to wait for her. Just as mum turned up we saw St Dominics minibus YS65 EYV.

St Dominics YS65 EYV in Trent Vale

Inside the pub Matthew had an all day breakfast with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included required First Potteries 65040 on a Stafford Bound #101 service as well as ABC Supreme E331 EYC on a North bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave via Basford. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the London Road. We turned left into Keeling Road and then we turned right onto Harpfields Road. We went forwards onto Hilton Road and we saw First Potteries 37157 o a #25 to Keele. We turned right onto the Avenue and then left onto Hartshill Road. At the traffic lights we turned right onto Victoria Street. We crossed over Shelton Old Road and at the end we turned right onto the A53. At the traffic lights we turned left onto Basford Park Road. We turned right onto Elm Street and right onto Oxford Road where we stopped to pick something up. After we had picked the item up we ran back onto Basford Park Road and then right onto the A53. We joined the Southbound A500 and we saw Bakers Coaches 273 going the other way. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we ran up into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We ran up to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50 into Blurton. At the petrol station we saw Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS. We climbed the hill and as we turned right onto Church Street we saw First Potteries 53064 on the late #22 turn to Longton. We got home around 18:45. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 27-05-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BU05 EWX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BU05 EWX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67632	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	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. He got dressed 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 BU05 EWX.

Shelton Care Group BU05 EWX in Blurton

We got on the bus and it set off onto the A5035. We turned right and crossed the railway line into Trentham. We went right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning on to New Inn Lane. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We headed left onto Christchurch Street and reached our destination. Once at the day centre. In the morning Matthew spent time in the sensory room and using the computer. He also made some carrots cakes. For dinner Matthew went to MacDonalds... He set off on foot down onto Christchurch Street and across the road to Manor Street. at the end of the road we turned left onto Victoria Road and down to MacDolnalds. We sat outside and Matthew had a burger & fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Victoria Road to Joiners Square. We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #6 to Hanley,

First Potteries 63177 in Joiners Square

We crossed over the roundabout and walked up Lichfield Street and to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and had a glass of Coke. highlights of the bus sightings included City Centre Central minibus SD10 BMZ going towards Fenton.

City Centre Central SD10 BMZ in Joiners Square

Matthew chilled out listening to the Jukebox with tracks including Glen Campbell & Eminen! When it was time to go Matthew was picked up by Shelton Care Group BU05 EWX. We set off onto Hampton Street and we joined the Fenton bound Lichfield Street after traveling via Pelham Street and Talbot Street. We turned into Ogden Street and we headed up to Regent Road. We went forwards onto Wellesley Street and we went across Snow Hill onto Shelton New Road. We stopped briefly at the other day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. After the stop we continued West along Shelton New Road and then we joined the Southbound A500. We did the A50o to Stoke and we tuned left onto the A52. After crossing under the railway we continued up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. We had another brief stop and then we continued onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we we through Heron Cross and over the A50. We went through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. At Beaconsfield Drive we turned right and we saw white minibus NX03 BFP. I was a little late getting back today, so they went to drop another service user off. They carried onto the A5035 and right towards Trentham. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we returned onto New Inn Lane and then left onto the A5035. We crossed back over the railway line into Blurton and Matthew got home a fraction before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & burrdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. We saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS go by whilst we were waiting. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67632. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67632.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. The bus set of towards the A5035 and we turned right. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into new Inn Lane. As we climbed the hill towards Hanford we passed First Potteries 42893 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left onto Church Lane. At the bottom of the hill we joined the A34. After crossing under the A50 in Trent Vale we turned right into Harpfields Road. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67632 as it carried on towards Newcastle

First Potteries 67632 in Trent Vale

We walked onto the A34 and towards the pub. On the way we saw Lucky Seven minibus SF09 GOE.

Lucky Seven SF09 GOE in Trent Vale

Mum drove past us and parked up in the pub car park and waited for us. In the pub Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Stanton's of Stoke 5658 RU going Northwards, dud First Potteries 66839 on a Stafford Bound #101 service as well as ABC Supreme N806 CRJ on a North bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards up the A50 to Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave, In uncle Dave's street we saw City cabs LL09 SSV. We returned to Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. As we traveled towards Blurton we saw Lightning Travel T2 DLT. We carried on through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive getting home just before 18:00. In the evening we spent some time in the garden and Matthew helped with the weeding and doing some digging. He then chilled ut on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 13-05-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
53209	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	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. He got dressed and had crumpets 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 it set off onto the A5035. We turned right and crossed the railway line into Trentham. We went right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning on to New Inn Lane. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We headed left onto Christchurch Street and reached our destination. Once at the day centre. In the morning Matthew spent time in the sensory room and using the computer. For dinner Matthew had MacDonalds... A burger, fries and a cup of Coke. After dinner we went outside to get on the bus to the pub. Today it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road before turning left onto City Road. We carried on under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Cliffe Vale and we come off the A500 onto Shelton New Road passing RH Travel R11 TRL. We joined the A5006 and we ran up to College Road turning left. We headed over the top of the hill and we turned left onto Regents Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we reached our destination. Matthew used the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included blue minibus EK60 HVC.

EK60 HVC in Joiners Square

Mathew listened to music on the Jukebox which included Agadoo by Black Lace and Hotel California by Eagles. When it was time to go we went outside to travel back on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Joiners Square

We set off down Palmerston Street and then left onto the A52. At Limekiln bank we followed the A52 around to the right and then right onto Dividy Road. We ran up the Dividy Road to the Lidl roundabout and we did a u-turn and returned back to the respite place to drop off a service user. We set off right back onto the Eastbound Dividy Road and we turned right just after the First Adderley Green bus garage onto Anchor Road. At the back of the bus garage we could see First Potteries 41496. We went down anchor Road and we passed Stanton's of Stoke GN57 MFZ. We followed the one way system around the east end of Longton and we crossed over the A50 onto the A5035. We traveled through Dresden and into Blurton. Due to a car traveling right behind the bus, it had to go all the way up to Kearsley Way / Ladybank Grove to turn around! Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen two of the #22 turns earlier in the day and unusually First Potteries 53209 was booked to be our bus. Bang on time dud First Potteries 53209 came around the corner on the #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 53209 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down. There were probably twice as many people on this Solo than there was on a normal Friday when the bus was an Enviro300! We set off onto the A5035 and we turned right passing dud First Potteries 67640 on a #22 to Longton. We crossed the railway line into Trentham. We passed Afford rent-a-car HN16 CME and Z Carz LG09 WPE and we turned right into New Inn Lane. As we traveled up New Inn Lane into Hanford we caught up with First Potteries 42892 on a #21A to Hanley. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left into Church Lane. At the bottom of church Lane we joined the Northbound A34. As we approached the A500 we were caught up by taxi minibus SF59 HYW and First Potteries 41499 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed Paul's of Stoke P302 VWR heading to Blurton and First Potteries 65042, which was on a #101 to Stafford. When we got to Harpfields road the bus turned right and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 53209 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 53209 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we went back to the pub and sat on the wall to wait for mum. Whilst we waited we saw Stoke City Community minibus CY08 KTC.

Stoke City Community CY08 KTC in Trent Vale

This was followed shortly afterwards by required First Potteries 67637, which was on the third #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

On the opposite side of the road we saw Stanton's of Stoke Van Hool bodied coach 5658 RU going North on 'JCB Academy 3' service.

Stanton's of Stoke 5658 RU in Trent Vale

mum arrived at the pub and we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included required First Potteries 65036 on a hanley Bound #101 service as well as ABC Supreme N806 CRJ on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran up to Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave, were we saw required First Potteries 41521 on a #23A to Newstead. Once we had picked up uncle Dave we returned to Heron Cross and onto Blurton Road. As we traveled through Blurton we saw a number of buses. On the run down the hill we saw A1 Embassy PE07 YNJ. At the BP Garage we saw City Cabs EF05 OLX. Further up Blurton Road we saw Intercity DN06 RHV & Schools Out YG58 WFS, We continued onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive were we saw white minibus NX03 BFP & First Potteries 53063 on a #23 to Hanley. We got home around 18:00. We popped to do some shopping, Along the A5035 and over the A50 to Tesco. We returned back along the A5035 passing First Potteries 41495 running out of service. We brought back some angel Cake, which Matthew had a slice of. Matthew then chilled on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 06-05-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67631	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	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. He got dressed and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and it set off onto the A5035. We turned right and crossed the railway line into Trentham. We went right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning on to New Inn Lane. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We headed left onto Christchurch Street and reached our destination. In the morning Matthew spent time in the sensory room and using the computer. For dinner Matthew had MacDonalds... A burger, fries and a cup of Coke. After dinner we went outside to get on the bus to the pub. Today it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours white coach MIB 279. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight on to Lichfield Street and to our destination. In the pub matthew went to the toilet and than had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63177 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Joiners Square

We also saw First Potteries 63175 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63175 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to the Jukebox with music by the Bee Gees, The Beautiful South, Eminem, Dido and the Eagles. When it was time to go we got back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and right onto the A52. At Joiners Square roundabout we went straight along the A52. By the railway station we veered left along the A52 towards Fenton. At City Road we turned right under the railway and then left joining the Southbound A500. As we went down the A500 we saw Excelsior coach 630. At Trent Vale we came off the A500 and we turned left onto the A34. We traveled along the A34 to Trentham Gardens and then we turned right onto the A5035. At New Inn Lane we turned left and we dropped off another service user before we rejoined New Inn Lane and then the A5035. We crossed the railway line into Blurton and we passed First Potteries 67631 which was going to be the bus that we caught later. Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen two of the #22 turns earlier in the day and First Potteries 67631 was booked to be our bus. Bang on time dud First Potteries 67631 came around the corner on the #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67631 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the A5035 turning right towards Trentham. we crossed the railway line and we passed dud First Potteries 67640 on the #22 to Longton. We carried on through Trentham and we turned right onto New Inn Lane as we passed pacific Drive we passed First Potteries 41494 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We passed the Man in Space and we ran up to Hanford. As the rear of the bus was now empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67631.

Inside First Potteries 67631

We turned right into Wilson Road and then left onto Church Lane. At the bottom of the hill we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 53123 on a #21A to Hanley and 41493 on a #21A to Hanley running together. As we waited to get onto Hanford roundabout we were passed by Leons coaches 205. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then took another picture of First Potteries 67631 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67631 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we texted mum to say we had got off the bus. We walked to the pub and we sat and waited for her. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of stoke 5658 RU going North up the A34 and we also saw required First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67633 in Trent Vale

We saw mum drive past in the car and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included required First Potteries 65034 on a Staford Bound #101 service as well as ABC Supreme N806 CRJ on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we went East where we saw an unidentified NCB Motors coach going the other way and D&G 170 on a #14 service. We ran up to Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. As we traveled through Blurton we saw City Cabs EF05 OLX, School's Out YG58 WFS and Autocabs minibus SJ07 LWT. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we saw white Iveco minibus NX03 BFP currently off road and SORN'd. and we got home just after 18:20. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 15-04-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67635	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	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. He got dressed and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We turned left and ran through Dresden and up to Longton. We crossed the A50 and we turned into Chadwick Street and passed the Gladstone Pottery Museum. We crossed Uttoxeter Road on Bridgewood Street and went to the end before turning left on Forrister Street. At the ens we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill and we saw Jayjays Travel YM61 PUA. At the roundabout we turned left and we ran down to Bentilee. We picked up another service user and we headed back onto the A5272 and back to Adderley Green. We ran back down the hill towards Longton and we turned right into the side Street to avoid Longton town centre. We joined onto King Street and we ran down to Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew spent time on the computer and also backed a carrot cake. For dinner Matthew a MacDonalds burger and a drink of Coke. In the afternoon we went to the pub. For the journey we got back onto Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. The bus set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto the A52 and towards the railway station. We carried on past the end of Station Road and to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63178 which was on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox with song from Dr Hook, Billy Ocean and Abba. When it was time to go they got back on board Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and right onto the A52. At thr Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned sharp right onto City Road and then left on Glebedale Street. After a quick stop we carried on onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We went across Heron Cross lights and over the A50 into Blurton. At the bottom of the hill we saw Carl's Minibuses MV14 OOF parked up by the chip shop. We carried on up Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. Matthew got home a little early and and I was a little bit late, so the took him for a quick spin around. We drove onto the A5035 and right into Barlaston Road. We went around the Newstead estate and we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council wefare bus FJ05 EKO, Stanton's of Stoke CN09 CJE and Newstead Primary minibus MJ61 XFG. We returned back onto Balaston Road and across the A5035 onto Church Road. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and Matthew got home around 14:45. Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen all the #22 turns earlier in the day and First Potteries 67635 was booked to be our bus. Near to the bus stop was Cauldwell Construction minibus DV12 JVY.

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

We waited at the bus stop and our bus turned up bang on time. It turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67635.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the road and right onto the A5035. We traveled over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and near to the Man In Space we nearly caught up with First Potteries 41493 on a #21A to Hanley. We went up the hill and we turned right into Wilson Road. At the ens we turned left onto Church Lane and we ran down to the A34. As we joined the A34 we saw City Cabs GN08 DCZ & blue minibus DA59 UOO. We crossed ubder the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford. We passed the end of London Road and we saw Scraggs 1655 VT & required First Potteries 67634 running out of service before we turned into Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67635 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw mum go past going towards the pub. At the pub Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included required First Potteries 65035 on a Hanley Bound #101 service as well as Stanton's of Stoke 5658 RU going North and ABC Supreme N806 CRJ on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. As we travelled North up the A500 we passed Taw & Torridge of Devon UK13 TAM & TT07 TAM. At Sideway we came off the A500 as the road was running slow and we went onto Campbell Road towards Stoke where we passed D&G 174 on the #14 to Stafford. We went into Stoke and around the one way system where we saw First Potteries 32078 on a #25 to Hanley. We crossed the A500 and we went up into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. After we had picked up uncle Dave we came back up to Heron Cross and then right onto Blurton Road. As we traveled through Blurton we saw City Cabs EF05 OLX at the petrol station. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home just after 18:15. Matthew chilled out on the sofa on the computer most of the evening. Matthew declined coming to 'The man cave' this evening as it was raining! Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark