Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 12-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
32647	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
65040	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
21	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63100	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	4	First Potteries
32648	Hanley BS	Stoke, stop Q	25	First Potteries
101	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 YS70 KWG. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street bus station. We got up and got off and we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before We went upstairs we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Castle Walked and we went past the former Poundland. Afterwards we continued up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk and we visited a phone shop. After we had finished we continued down castle Walk to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65040 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room and used his computer. Later on Matthew went downstairs and went outside in the garden. He went on the pool. Later on Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car DY21 JWD at the garage.

Afford rent-a-car DY21 JWD in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 21 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 21 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FJ22 FRX. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Biddulph. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67172 on a #72 to Westbury Park. A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63100 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Stafford Street and we turned left onto Piccadilly and forwards onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Leonard Coates Way. After a quick stop at One Smithfield, We continued through the Leonard Coates Way and turned right onto Broad Street. Matthew went to get tea. We set off along Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street and we stopped at the Betsy's. Matthew had chucky cheese and fries washed down with a glass of cola fizzy slurpee. When we had finished we set off onto Stafford Street. We stopped at the PDSA charity shop before continuing up to Stafford Street. We visited CEX and walked to Stafford Street. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square towards TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto Tontine Square. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Tontine Square and we sat on the bench the bank. We continued through the square onto Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We visited B&M and we brought some shopping. When we had finished we set off onto Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32648 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we continued forwards onto College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke town centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Church Street and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 158 on the #9 to Biddulph. A short time later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 101 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. As we had already had his Toffee sponge pudding and custard. 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 Congleton / Newcastle 10-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67143	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
65040	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 YS70 KWG. In the morning we went to Belper by Car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52 and under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria and Longport to Talke. We came of the A500 onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Talke Pits. We cintinued onto the A5011 and forwards onto the A50. We ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in car. We set off Northwards up Padgbury Lane and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran down to the A34 and we ran Northwards a couple of junction up the the A54. We ran into the town centre and then we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Biddulph and Knyppersley and Brindley Ford and we climbed the hill to Chell. We turned left onto the A5272 ans we ran Southwards through Smallthorne, Sneyd Green and Birches Head Hanley on the ring road and back up Victoria Road where they stopped off at Aldi so that Matthew could pick up his weekly shop. Matthew did his shopping and then waited for a taxi back to Fenton. The taxi turned up and it was Lucky Seven SJ07 LSU. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Edward Street We turned right onto George Street We turned left onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NTL.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NTL in Fenton

A short time later we saw silver minibus YR62 YVV.

YR62 YVV in Fenton

Whilst we took a few bus pictures. We saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67143 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67143 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We were considering what bus to do next and we saw First Potteries 32066 on a #101 to Stafford. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. When we had finished in the shop we set off across Tontine Square and into the market. We sat down and Matthew ate his sausage roll washed down with a can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. Afterwards we went to the floor above into the shopping centre and we went up to the First Floor. We headed upstairs to the toilet and afterwards went out of the shopping centre onto Stafford Street. We turned left and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 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. 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DBY parked up.

Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DBY in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Lucky Seven ET65 GYB.

Lucky Seven ET65 GYB in Fenton

A short time later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 119 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65040 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65040 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 and in the petrol station. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we decided to visit the Lidl Store. Matthew brough a couple of small bottles of Coke and a pack of Crunchies. We walked down Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Weston Coyney 28-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4051 VT	Fenton, Berry Hill Road	Hanley BS	50	Stanton's of Stoke
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. We saw Cababilty YJ64 BWL. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was Stanton's of Stoke 4051 VT on a #50 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 69155 on layover. We got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We walked down Stafford Street and we went to Wilko's. Matthew brought some of his weekly shop. When we had finished we came out onto Stafford Street. We stopped at Savers and Matthew picked up some toiletries. We cut through Percy Street and onto Tontine Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. When we had finished in the shop we set off across Tontine Square and into the market. We sat down and Matthew ate his sausage roll washed down with a can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. Afterwards we went to the floor above into the shopping centre and we went up to the First Floor. We headed upstairs to the toilet and afterwards went out of the shopping centre onto Stafford Street and we walked down Piccadilly. We veered right onto Brunswick Street and we crossed over Marsh Street onto Clough Street. We visited Tesco and Matthew brought some of his weekly shop. Once we had finished in Tesco we cut through onto Broad Street and we walked down to Pall mall and we walked past radio stoke and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65040 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanley bus station

We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67157 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67157

We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw Cabability WA15 EEV. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew drank his bottle of Coke. He chilled out on his computer and watched buses from the window. We saw Intercity SF15 DKN going towards Hanley. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 to Longton where we came off onto baths Road. In Longton Interchange. We turned right onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Street. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and. At the end of Weston Coyney Road we turned left onto the A520 and we stopped at the church where Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of orange. When we had finished we returned to Fenton and we got in the car. We set off onto the A520. We went through Weston Coyney where we saw Voyager Travel YM16 BYB going the other way. We ran to Meir and at the roundabout we turned right and joined the Westbound A50. We ran down a couple of junction to Longton and we came off onto the high level A50. We ran down to Heron Cross and we came of the A50 and onto the link road. We ran up to City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by angel cake and custard. Later on we went to Penkhull by car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We ran into Stoke town centre and around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 10-02-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69160	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69151	Newcastle BS	Longton TI	22	First Potteries
69173	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YS21 JVU parked up. We walked back out onto City Road and up to the next bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69160 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and 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. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #99 to Ball Green. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station. Once at the bus station we waited for a bus back towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Hanley. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBD & ERS Medical FJ21 HGM. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we stopped to wait time. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 69172 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69173 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer before going out for a party and going to uncle Daves. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

He also watched buses out of the window we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 992.

Copeland's Tours MIB 992 in Fenton

Matthew had a party in the house. He ate ham sandwich and chicken nugget and cake! he washed it down with a glass of Coke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton 23-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, Royal Oak	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
65040	Stoke, stop R	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65001	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going to Blurton 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 65040 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65040 in Fenton

Matthew had a Covid test to make sure we saw City Cabs YN66 NTU. Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew we waited for a #11 to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #4A to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required First Potteries 63101 on a #4 to Hanley. 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. In the afternoon Matthew had a party in the house. He ate sausages rolls and cocktail sausages and cake! he washed it down with a glass of Coke. After the party Matthew returned to his room to wait to be picked upto come back to Blurton. Whilst waiting for the time we saw Stanton's of Stoke 484 ABK going towards Heron Cross. Mum picked Matthew up around 15:00 and Matthew went downstairs with a bag full of Christmas presents!. After picking Matthew up we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joinrf the Eastbound A50. AS the route into Longton was busy we continued upto Normacot. We came of the A50 at Normacot and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. As we headed into Longotn we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We ran into Longton and we turned right onto Kingcross Street and parked in the car park. Once parked up they headed back to Market Street to have some cake. Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. Matthew washed thi down with a bottle of Coke. When they had finihsed eating they returned to the car and decided to go to Home Bargains. We picked up a few stocking fillers for family and Matthew also picked some sweets. We returned to the car and we headed back to Blurton. We set off onto Commerce Street and we went around the roundabout and onto The Strand. We stopped outside Wrights Pies and we picked up a few few things from there. We got back in the car and we continued along The Strand and we turned left into Baths Road. We ran around the roundabout and we headed West on the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. As we ran through Blurton we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got back home around 16:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and wrote some of the Blog. For supper Matthew had toast. I got back from my final shift of the assignmaent at 22:00. We continued working on the Blog and we chiled out on the computer. For supper Matthew had toast. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 07-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63172	Hanley, stop O 1	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65040	Newcastle BS	Trent Vale, adj Black Lion	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street. We went around the corner onto Old Hall Street and we visited B&M. When we had finished shopping there we crossed over the road onto Tontine Street. We walked up to Tontine Square and around the corner onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Pound Bakery. Afterwards we crossed the street and visited Poundland. We walked back along Parliaemnt Row onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Parliament Row and around the corner onto Old Hall Street to the bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus approaching and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on we went dowstairs dinner. we went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street past an old pub which has now been reopened as something else. and into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street. We stopped at the cash machine and we went into the market. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We saw Stanton's of Stoke OYD 424 heading towards Meir. We walked back past the bus station we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set off out of Tesco and onto Baths Road. We saw grey minibus SF19 OSD. We turned left onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Fenton. We continued onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Mathew went out. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop by the flats to wait for the next bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. We saw a bus heading towards the hospital. When it came into the bus station we saw it was First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to the Black Lion before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we continued into Trent Vale where we got up and got off the bus. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63114 on a #22 to Longton, Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988, ABC Supreme KX13 DZL going North and First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off back to Newcastle by an Intercity taxi. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and left onto Ironmarket. Once ouf of the taxi we visited the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a night out in Yates and afterwards got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set out along Ironmarket and we ran forwards onto the A53. We followed the one way system around onto George Street and we ran up the hill to Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill 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 / Newcastle 06-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67661	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63111	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in Blurton and he was going to his day service. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. we set off onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #22 to Newcastle. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We ran through to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Grove Road. We picked up uncle Dave and we continued down into Stoke. We ran down to Stoke and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We ran past the railway station. We continued on to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A50. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Tesco. We parked up in the top corner of Tesco car park and we walked up to Hanley. As we crossed Marsh Street we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 32630 in Hanley

We continued up Trinity Street and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We saw First Potteries 65029 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65029 in Hanley

A few seconds later we saw Stanton's of Stoke 9975 VT on a #61 to Bradeley.

Stanton's of Stoke 9975 VT in Hanley

We went into Della's Cafe and Matthew wanted a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the sightings included First Potteries 67663 on a #3 to Crewe. After we had finished eating we went upstairs to the toilet. Afterwards we went downstairs and we set off onto Stafford street. We turned left onto trinity Street and we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67662 in Hanley

We continued onto Etruria Road and we cut through into Tesco car park and we got in the car. We set off onto the clockwise ring road and we turnd right onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Wood Terrace and we saw A1 Embassy NJ08 YRV in their yard. We continued onto Cutts Street and we rejoined Broad Street. We saw First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued onto Stoke Road and we saw a minibus in a side Street. We looped round the side street and we saw Travel Express BG61 HSY. We ran down Stoke road and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran past the railway station and we ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up through Fenton onto king Street and we ran through Foley into Longton. We ran up market Street and right onto Commerce street. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Strand and we turned left onto baths Road. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran along Foley Road. We turnde right onto Longton Hall Road and we ran down the hill into Blurton. At the mini roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got back around 13:00 We chilled out in Blurton for the afternoon and Matthew got read to go back to the residential unit. Around 16:00 we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right on to Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and chilled out. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We stopped at McDonalds and Matthew had chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a coke. Afterwards Matthew visited the toilet. When we had finished we we walked down High Street and we turned left onto Hassell street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We then crossed over City Road. We cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 16-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
65040	Hanley BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
65033	Stafford BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63176	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. As we had missed the Hanley bus we crossed over the road and we walked up to the stop by Philpots to wait for a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton 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 stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. 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 we were passed by City Cabs YS59 FYA. 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 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #3 to Crewe. We got off the bus Matthew used the toilet. We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #7A to Biddulph. We waited for a bus to Stafford. A short while later we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65040 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former London Borough of Enfield minibus DK58 HPY. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked though the path by Wilko onto Stafford Street. We turned right onto Greengate Street and we walked through the Square. We continued along Greengate Street and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Bridge Street. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked up Bridge Street and we walked forwards onto Greengate Street. We walked to the North end and we turned right into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. After a brief stop into Newcastle bus station we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #4 to Hanley. onto Barracks Road. We crossed the roundabout onto the A53 and we went onto the one-way system on the A52. We veered left onto George Street and at the roundabout we went onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We waited for the bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63176 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed by custard. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. we ran around the one-way system onto Lonsdale Street and we followed the road to the right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we rejoined Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill into Hartshill. We turned left into Newcastle and we stopped at the pub on the end of George Street. Matthew had a glass of Coke. when he had finished he returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto George Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road. we ran through Hartshill and we went down the hill into Stoke. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room to chill out. 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