Trip to Crewe / Newcastle 04-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
N44 DMV	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Newcastle 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 67650 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Burslem in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem past the site of the old data company which is going to be a new Lidl supermarket. and around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked past the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4489 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4170 on a #84 to Chester. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A5o into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 65705 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65705 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a piece of cake. Later out Matthew went out to Newcastle our space. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We saw transport for the trip was Lucky Seven minibus N44 DMV. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran under the railway line before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran up a couple of junctions and we came off at Shelton New Road. We ran along the B5045 and through Hartshill and we ran forwards onto the A52 and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Ryecroft. We continued onto Knutton lane and we turned left onto Dunkirk. We turned right onto Poolside and we arrived at Our Space. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards used the play equipment. He also had a can of Coke. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi we set off along Stanier Street. We turned right onto John O' Gaunt's road and left onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. 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 / Crewe 26-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
124	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	D&G
65705	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67649	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
124	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus to Crewe 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 minibus RX18 GZW. 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 cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus turned the corner and it was D&G Bus 124 on a #23 to Hanley.

D&G 124 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. we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around the bus station we saw Park's of Hamilton BF68 LFJ on a # to Bournemouth.

Park's of Hamilton BF68 LFJ in Hanley bus station

We waited for a bus towards Crewe. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65705 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus. We booked to Crewe and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65705 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 65705

We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line and we passed the site of the new Lidl being built in Kidsgrove. We continued into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Arriva NW&W 2933 on layover in the bus station.

Arriva NW&W 2933 in Crewe bus station

On an adjacent stand was Arriva NW&W 2501 on a #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 2501 in Crewe bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 46 was on a #38 to Macclesfield.

D&G 46 in Crewe bus station

We set off onto foot onto Charles Street and we went past the former Wetherspoons pub, which will soon be demolished to make way for the Royal Arcades shopping centre development. We turned right onto Victoria Street and we visited a coffee shop. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards a had a sausage sandwich washed down with a bottle of Coke. Across the square we saw that Santander is no longer a bank anymore. We walked back along Victoria Street we turned left onto Charles Street and we returned to the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 122 on layover.

D&G 122 in Crewe bus station

We continued through the bus station and we walked through onto Market Square. We visited Subway. Afterwards we returned along Delamere Street into the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 128 on a #85 to Newcastle.

D&G 128 in Crewe bus station

Another vehicle seen arriving was D&G Bus 55.

D&G 55 in Crewe bus station

A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 2499 on a #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 2499 in Crewe bus station

We waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67649 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67649 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley, and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67649 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67649

Whilst we waited for departure time we saw D&G Bus 57 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We set off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington along the B5077. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street where we saw City Centre Central YD63 UKW in the depot. We continued down the High Street and we ran through the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was D&G 124 on a #23 to Blurton.

D&G 124 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. For tea Matthew had chicken and potatoes. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. 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

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 20-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS‎	23	First Potteries
65705	Hanley BS	Festival Park, Canal bridge	4	First Potteries
67647	Festival Park, Royal Doulton	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS‎	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
63116	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63113	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for Christmas. On arrival Matthew sang happy birthday to uncle Rob. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 905 heading towards Stoke. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning we went out on the bus. We saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

Near to the day centre we saw silver minibus ML14 XPT parked up.

ML14 XPT in Fenton

We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We cut through onto City Road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus towards Festival Park. Whilst we waited we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYT on a #333 to Bournemouth. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 65705 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65705 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 65705

Whilst we waited for time to depart we saw recent arrival First Potteries 65030 on a #18 to Leek in Leek Link livery. We set off onto John Street and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street onto Marsh Street and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We crossed under the A53 and we and we ran forwards onto Festival Way. We turned left onto Forge Lane and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we crossed over the road and we visited the pub. In the pub Matthew had a Coke. For dinner Matthew had a carvery. When he had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet. We went outside and we waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67647 in Festival Park

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Forge Lane and we turned right onto Festival Way where we saw Cabability WA62 FFU on the roundabout. We went under the A53 and we ran forwards onto Etruria Road. We ran forwards onto Trinity Street and we turned right onto Stafford Street. We ran past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes 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 sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited to depart we saw another new bus to the area... First Potteries 65029 on a #18 to Leek. 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 day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled in his room. We went downstairs and onto Temple Street and crossed over Christchurch Street and visited the Co-operative food store. He brought a Christmas card for me and mum and afterwards returned to the residential unit and we went upstairs whilst he waited for me to come and pick him up. Matthew filled in his card and got the present ready to take home. I arrived a few minutes before 15:00 and we got ready to go out. We had to leave the card and presents behind today as we were going to Grandma's house on the bus and wouldn't be able to carry them! We set off about 15:30 and we went downstairs and cut through onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. Work has now started on the site of the old blind school to build a new sheltered housing complex. A while later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63116 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63113 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63113 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63113

We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63113 as it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63113 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had a slice of chocolate log. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 17:20 and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67652 on a #22 to Longton, E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY and First Potteries 65005 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:45. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Cheadle 01-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67647	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65041	Hanley BS	Cheadle, Charles Street	KFP	First Potteries
65041	Cheadle, Prince George Street	Hanley BS	KFP	First Potteries
63100	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw D&G Bus 111 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station where we saw First Potteries 67658. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of 67647 before it returned to Coalville on a #6.

First Potteries 67647 in Hanley bus station

We waited for a bus to Cheadle. A few minutes later it appeared and we saw it was First Potteries 65041 on a Kingfisher to Cheadle.

First Potteries 65041 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Cheadle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe. The bus set off out off the bus station. The bus went out of the bus station and onto the ring road. We turned left into Lichfield Street and onto Birch Terrace and past the old bus station. We turned right onto old Hall Street and then we crossed the ring road onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of the hill we went across the traffic lights onto the A52. We continued through Bucknall and up Ash Bank. We went into Werrington and forwards into Cellarhead where we saw First Potteries 65042. We went through the crossroad and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor. We followed the road to the left and we ran into Kingsley village. We turned right onto Holt Lane. We ran through Kingsley Holt and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Cheadle. We turned right into Chapel Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back down Chapel Street and we visited Asda. Afterwards we walked up the road to Morrisons. Matthew went of dinner and had a sausage roll. When we had finished shopping we walked onto Leek Road to wait for the bus. A short time later and it appeared. It was First Potteries 65041 on a Kingfisher service to Hanley.

First Potteries 65041 in Cheadle

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards up the A522 and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we turned left onto Holt Lane. We ran into Kingsley and forwards onto the Westbound A52. We ran up to the junction of the A522 and we turned right to continue along the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads and into Werrington. We ran down Ash Bank and into Bucknall. We continued over the traffic light onto Bucknall New Road and we climbed the hill into Hanley. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63100 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 44511. ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Kidsgrove / Hanley 05-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
PE67 XEU	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEU	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Tirley Street	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

In the morning we went to Kidsgrove in Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Longport and we came off the A500 at Talke. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran up towards the Caudwell Tavern. We followed the A34 to the right and we turned right into St Saviors Street. We ran forwards onto Mitchell Drive and we crossed over Mitchell Avenue onto Harecastle Avenue. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we arrived at our destination. Once off the bus Matthew went around Clough Hall Park. We used the playground and we walked around the park. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. Transport for the trip it was Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU. We got on the bus and we set off along Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Harecastle Avenue and forwards again onto Mitchell Drive. We ran forwards onto St Saviours Street and we turned left onto the A34. We followed the A34 to the left and we headed South. We joined the Southbound A50 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out to Hanley on the bus. We set off out of the day centre on to Christchurch Street. We waited for the bus to appear and a few minutes later we saw Intercity DV10 JCZ.

Intercity DV10 JCZ in Fenton

A short while later we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 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. over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards 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 saw First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BV67 JYD on a #528 to Haverfordwest. After a short while the bus appeared and it was 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 and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses. We saw D&G Bus 53 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 53 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. We went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his 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

Trip to Potteries Apedale Running day 19-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
165	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, railway station	23	D&G Bus
207	Stoke, railway station	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Special	PMT
207	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Apedale Light Railway	Special	PMT
55	Apedale Light Railway	Newcastle, Merrial Street	Special	Bournemouth
55	Newcastle, Merrial Street	Apedale Light Railway	Special	Bournemouth
NTU 125	Apedale Light Railway	Newcastle, Merrial Street	Special	Hollinshead
NTU 125	Newcastle, Merrial Street	Apedale Light Railway	Special	Hollinshead
L453	Apedale Light Railway	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Special	PMT
L453	Hanley, Bethesda Street	Apedale Light Railway	Special	PMT

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out the the POPS rally, which this years was being held at the Apedale Heritage Centre. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw silver minibus EF17 KWM parked up outside. I arrived about 09:20 and we got ready to go out. The plan was to catch a bus to the Stoke railway station and to get the feeder bus service from the railway station to Apedale. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus turned the corner and we saw it was D&G Bus 165 on a #23 to Hanley.

D&G 165 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke railway station 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. Near to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Uncle Dave walked down from Fenton to meet us and we waited for the feeder bus. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 65705 by Stoke railway station

10:00 came and went and the bus didn't show up. There were other people waiting for the bus on the other side of the road so we crossed over and we waited on the steps next to the bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw Matadars coach M77 TDR appear outside the railway station on rail replacement work.

Matadars M77 TDR by Stoke railway station

Some body spotted the bus coming along Station Road so we crossed over the road to the other side. As it got closer we saw it was dud PMT Bristol 207 on a service to Hanley.

PMT 207 by Stoke railway station

We got on the bus, and we found out that the first bus hadn't run, and this would be the next bus to Apedale. We decided to do it up to Hanley and back to Apedale. We sat down near to the back and the bus set off along Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and part way up the hill we saw Premier Travel DL11 GXP in a side street. 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. The bus stopped outside the museum and we asked the driver if we had time to get out and take a picture. He said we had so we got off the bus and we crossed over the road and took another picture of PMT 207.

PMT 207 in Hanley

We got back on the bus and a few minutes later the bus set off along Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road. we ran for around 1/2 mile and we turned left into college Road. We ran down the hill through Shelton and at the end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We had a brief stop outside the railway station and then we continued on our way. We ran to the end of Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We continued down to the edge of Newcastle. We continued down to the jubilee roundabout and we turned right into Ryecroft. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 and we passed Sainsbury's. At Newcastle bus garage there were on 3 vehicles. We saw First Potteries 63100. We carried on Northwards up the A34 to Chesterton. We turned left onto London Road and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road. We ran to the end of Loomer Road and into Apedale Country park. Once off the bus Matthew went the heritage centre and went to the toilet. We decided to have a walk around the site whilst we waited for mum to make an appearance. We walked past the railway station and down the hill onto the large green area where all the buses were parked. One of the first buses we spotted was recent arrival in the area First Potteries 47519 which had been borrowed from Newcastle garage.

First Potteries 47519 in Apedale Light Railway

There were around 30 vehicles or so on display. Further down the row we saw Warrington 92 parked up.

Warrington 92 in Apedale Light Railway

Also seen was Fowler's Leyland coach G601 XMD which did a run to Keele.

Fowlers G601 XMD in Apedale Light Railway

Stanton's always bring vehicle to the local rallies and this year was no exception. We saw Stanton's of Stoke Solo 4051 VT which is used for local stage work.

Stanton's of Stoke 4051 VT in Apedale Light Railway

After we had done a lap of the site we went to the top end to wait for mum to arrive. Whilst we waited we saw PMT 604 which had just returned on site having done a run to Keele.

PMT 604 in Apedale Light Railway

Also seen was PMT 755 which had just returned from a run to Newcastle.

PMT 755 in Apedale Light Railway

Mum appeared and we went into the heritage centre. Matthew went to the toilet and after we got a table in the cafe. Matthew had his usual breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. He also helped me and his mum eat breakfast. When we had finished we went outside to get another bus. We spotted Bournemouth 55 on a service to Newcastle.

Bournemouth 55 in Apedale Light Railway

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto London Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the bus garage, and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We ran to the Jubilee roundabout and we did a u-turn back onto Ryecroft before veering left onto Merrial Street. The bus stopped and the driver asked anyone if they want to get out and take a picture. We decided to get out and we got another picture of Bournemouth 55.

Bournemouth 55 in Newcastle

We got back onto the bus and we set off along Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and we continued forwards onto Liverpool Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards for around a mile and a 1/2 and we veered left onto London Road. We turned left onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre. Once of the bus we walked down to the bottom of the site and we asked the which were the next few buses out, most of the buses were buses we have been on many times, but we found out the Hollinshead NTU 125 was about to the Next Newcastle service. We sat on some seats overlooking the site so that we could see when the bus was about to move and we had a drink of Fanta. We spotted the bus moving so we got up to walk towards the bus stop. Matthew took a picture of Hollinshead NTU 125 as it passed us as we walked to the bus stop.

Hollinshead NTU 125 in Apedale Light Railway

By the time that we got to the stop the bus was already starting to load. We managed to get on the bus but we all had to seat separately. We set off along Loomer Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto London Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards for around a mile and a 1/2 past the bus garage, and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We ran to the Jubilee roundabout and we did a u-turn back onto Ryecroft before veering left onto Merrial Street. The bus stopped and the driver asked anyone if they want to get out and take a picture. Nobody did ass the bus was so full no one wanted to risk not getting a seat again! we set off along Merrial Street. We turned ran forwards onto Church Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards for around a mile and a 1/2 and we veered left onto London Road. We turned left onto Loomer Road and we ran into the site and unloaded in front of the heritage centre. before we got off Matthew took a picture inside Hollinshead NTU 125.

Inside Hollinshead NTU 125

Once off the bus we met up with our friends Debbie and Dom. Matthew decided he wanted to go to the toilet. After Matthew had been to the facilities we walked down to the bottom end of the site. We found out the PMT 453 was going to be doing a run up to Hanley. We decided that we were going to do once last out and back run on this bus. The bus pulled up at the bus stop a few minutes after it was due to depart and Matthew took a picture of this bus.

PMT L453 in Apedale Light Railway

The bus set off along Loomer Road and at the end of the road we crossed the roundabout onto Wolstanton Road. We crossed over the A34 and we ran forwards onto the B5369. We ran through Dimsdale and we crossed over the A527. We continued to Basford and we turned left onto the A53. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up towards Festival Park. We turned right at the roundabout onto Etruria Road and at the right Road we turned right. We crossed over Broad Street and we turned left into Bethesda Street. We stopped outside the museum and when we got off to take a picture, when we got back on were weren't able to sit together again! A few minutes later we set off along Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and we crossed over the ring road. we ran for around 1/2 mile and we turned left into college Road. We ran down the hill through Shelton and at the end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We had a brief stop outside the railway station and then we continued on our way. We ran to the end of Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road. The bus really struggled to get up the hill and we ran up the hill at walking pace and into the centre of Hartshill. We continued down to the edge of Newcastle. We continued down to the jubilee roundabout and we turned right into Ryecroft. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 to Chesterton. We turned left onto Brymbo Road following PMT 466. The driver of the lead bus decided that this wasn't the way to go and we did a u-turned and we ran back to the A34. We travelled Northwards for another junction and we turned left onto London Road and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Loomer Road. We ran to the end of Loomer Road and into Apedale Country park. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet and we went to the cafe and Matthew brought a twister. Once we had brought the lolly we spotted a minibus on the road and he went to investigate. We had a look at the PSV disc and we found out it was Craig Ian Ashley J11 BOT.

Craig Ian Ashley J11 BOT in Apedale Light Railway

We returned to the car and we met up with mum and uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off out of the Apedale Country Park onto Loomer Road and we diverted into Turner Crescent past the depot and we saw E-zec patient transport minibuses. We continued along Loomer Road and we turned sharp right onto London Road. We turned right onto Holditch Road and left onto Bymbo Road. We continuned along the A34 through Cross Heath and into Newcastle. As we passed the depot which was empty. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We dropped down into Fenton and we dropped off uncle Dave. Once we had dropped him off we returned up to Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs with Matthew and we spent a few minutes with him before we said goodbye. we saw white minibus DN68 YVP parked across the road. Matthew drank a bottle of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.