Trip to Longton / Newcastle 01-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63117	Longton Interchange	Newcastle BS	22	First Potteries
65041	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
69148	Hanley BS	Norton, opp Robin Hood	8	First Potteries
69148	Norton, opp Robin Hood	Burslem Town Hall	98	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going to college later on. Originally mum shopuld have worked today, but her boss cancelled the shift so she could have time off on her birthday. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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 walked back past the bus station we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We before and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We ran up the hill passing First Potteries 67654 on the #22 to Longton and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left into Church Lane. We joined the A34. We then headed into Trent Vale passing E-zec patient transport YN15 FKE. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued onto Hilton Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB and First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. 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. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63117 as it carried on back to Longton.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #4 to Audley. Matthew used the toilet in the bus station. We waited for a short while and we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waiied for the bus we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Newcastle bus station

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

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat 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 joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light 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. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #8 to Ball Green. We got on the bus and we booked to Norton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Bethesda Street. We went onto Marsh Street before turning back into Hanley on Trinity Street. We turned onto Stafford Street and we picked up more passengers before heading out of town along Quadrant Road. We headed through Townsend an onto Chell Street. We went through Sneyd Green and we turned left at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. We continued Ford Green Road and up into Norton. At the top of Norton we got up and got off the bus. we Waited for a bus towards Burslem. We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #98 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Burslem before we sat down. We set off onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Market Place and we turned right onto Westport Road and to the old NatWest bank which has now closed. We had already arranged to go out on Friday to celibrate with Matthew. The former natWest bank is new soft play area and cafe. Matthew went upstairs to the toilet. We went downstairs and we set off onto Westport Road and at the end we turned left onto Market Place. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Market Place and we turned right onto the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had a pizza followed by a slice of Lemon meringue pie. Matthew went downstairs and we got in a 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 to Stoke. joining onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we turned right onto the Northbound A5500. Wew ran through Etruria to Longport and we turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout formerly know as Trubshaw Cross (now the Wayne Walker roundabout) we turned right onto Newcastle Street. We ran up to Burslem and forwards onto Moorland Road. We stopped at the college and we continued doing the welding, making a brick mold for the forthcoming brick production. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We continued onto Newcastle street and at the roundabout we veered left onto the A5271. Due to the road being blocked by the Texaco petrol station we were turned around by the police. We ran back up the A5271 and we turned right onto Newcastle Street. At Furlong Court we turned right onto the one-way system and we joined the A50. We ran through Cobridge and we joined the clockwise ring road around Hanley. We turned onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right onto regent Road. We ran around onto College Road and down the hill into Stoke. Wew turned left onto station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and up the hill intp Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. 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 15-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Stoke, Adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
63177	Stoke, Stop N	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
65727	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
2933	Crewe BS	Congleton BS	38	Arriva NW&W
36	Congleton BS	Holmes Chapel, Shopping Precinct	42	D&G Bus
155	Holmes Chapel, Shopping Precinct	Congleton BS	42	D&G Bus
127	Congleton BS	Holmes Chapel, Shopping Precinct	42	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay fairly local. In light of the weather forecast it was perhaps a good idea. We didn't do any research for the trip other than to check the weather. 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 D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Also seen was Afford Rent-A-Car WM70 CWU in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car WM70 CWU 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. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 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 and we went around the corner into Church Street to Stoke Cafe. Uncle Dave escorted Matthew downstairs to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Church Street. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63177 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #7A to Biddulph. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65727 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we flashed the First Day ticket to the driver before we sat down near to the back of the bus. 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 We saw First Potteries 63034 on a #3 to Hanley. 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 past Lidl. We 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 where we saw an unidentified Majestic coach. 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 2934 on a #31 to Northwich. We decided to have a quick walk around town for a break from buses. We set off around the corner onto Charles Street and right onto Victoria Street past the former Wetherspoons pub which closed down as part of the new bus station development that will be starting soon. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto Earle Street. We walked past the market which is under renovation, and we stopped at the pub on the end of the road. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. Whilst we gad our drink we asked Matthew hwere he wanted to go next. He wanted to go to Congleton so we looked at the time of the next bus. there was a departure in just less than 20 minutes so we finished our drinks and walked back to the bus station. We set off down Prince Albert Street and we turned right onto Crewe Street. We followed the street to the left onto and we turned right onto Moss Square. We re-joined Prince Albert Street and we turned left onto Chester Street and we turned right onto Market Street. We turned left onto Delamere Street and we entered the bus station from the Southern End. We walked into the main station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4406 on a #31 to Northwich. We saw a few buses parked up on layover. Opposite was Arriva NW&W 2931 parked up. After a short while we saw Arriva NW&W 2933 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW&W Day Savers at £5.50 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Delamere Street. We followed the road around to the right onto Chester Bridge past the site of the up and coming Little Dessert Shop. We crossed the railway line and onto Edleston Road. At the end of the long straight road we turned left onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station ans past B&Q. We traveled Eastwards along Crewe Road. We went through Haslington and Winterley and further North through Wheelock Heath. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock. We ran over the canal and into Sandbach town center past Sandbach School. When we got to the Common onto Congleton Road. We joined the A534 and past the site of the new development by the M6. We continued along the A534 and we crossed over the M6 and into Arclid. We carried on through Medhurst Green and we crossed over the Wall Hill roundabouts. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We turned left onto Antrobus Street and turned left Mill Street. We turned right onto Mountbatten Way and We turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. We got off the bus. We walked up to the top end of the bus station and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we continued up Market Street and we turned right on to Bridge Street and we turned right onto Mill Street. We turned left onto the A54 and we turned left onto the A34. We turned right onto Barn Road psat the former Congleton Household Waste which is new a Costa Coffee. We ran forwards onto Viking Way past the site of the new homes, supermarket, local centre, offices, and light industrial development. We walked back up Viking Way and forwards onto Barn Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we turned right onto the A54. We turned right into Market Street and into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Holmes Chapel. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 36 on a #42 to Crewe. We got on and we booked singles at £1.50 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time we set off up Market Street and we ran down the hill onto Mountbatten Way. We turned left onto Mill Street and we climbed the hill, turning right onto West Street. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A34 and up West Heath. we went straight ahead onto the A54. We turned right onto Cumberland Road and we turned left onto Longdown Road. We turned left onto Delamere Road. We turned right onto the A54. We through Somerford. We traveled through through Brereton Heath. We up through Davenport and we ran down through Sandlow Green and we turned right onto Manor Lane. We turned left onto the A535. We ran down the hill into Holmes Chapel. We turned left onto the A50 and we got up and got off the Once off the bus we set off on foot up the A50. Once off the bus we walked through town back towards the centre. We had spotted a co-operative food store on the way past so we walked. Matthew had a a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Congleton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 155 on a #42 to Congleton. we got on and we booked singles before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time we set off up the A50. We turned right onto the A535 and turned right onto Manor Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A54. We ran through Sandlow Green and we continued up to Davenport. We crossed over the A536 and we continued North through Somerford. We ran through West Heath. We turned left onto Delamere Road and we turned left onto Longdown Road. We turned right onto Cumberland Road. We turned left onto the A54. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We turned left onto Antrobus Street and turned left Mill Street. We turned right onto Mountbatten Way and We turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. We got off the bus and we spotted Arriva NW&W 3160 on a #38 to Crewe. We sat in one of the bus stops and Matthew ate a couple of fun sized Milky Way bars. Whilst we were eating we saw D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 127 on a #42 to Crewe. We got on and we booked singles for the final time today each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time we set off up Market Street and we ran down the hill onto Mountbatten Way. We turned left onto Mill Street and we climbed the hill, turning right onto West Street. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A34 and up West Heath. we went straight ahead onto the A54. We turned right onto Cumberland Road and we turned left onto Longdown Road. We turned left onto Delamere Road. We turned right onto the A54. We through Somerford. We traveled through through Brereton Heath. We up through Davenport and we ran down through Sandlow Green and we turned right onto Manor Lane. We turned left onto the A535. We ran down the hill into Holmes Chapel. We turned left onto the A50 and we got up and got off the Once off the bus we waited for mum to arrive. Mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can or orange Fanta. We set off along the A50 and we ran into Brereton Green and down towards Brereton. We continued down through Arclid. We ran through Fourlanes End and into Rode Heath. We continued over the A5011 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Talke. We ran forwards onto the A34. At the next roundabout we turned left onto the A500 at Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton and we went to Z Carz to see what was there this evening. There was nothing on the spare ground so we turned left into Willow Row. In the yard was Z Carz Ford minibus LG09 WPE. We went West along the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Shelton 06-10-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67154	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	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. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst in the room we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthew chilled out in his room until dinner time. For dinner Matthew had beans on toast followed by cake. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we watched the digger across the road which had started work on the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later 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 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 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Shelton. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. We got in taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road. We turned left into The Parkway and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked over to the pavilion. Once we had finished in the park we walked down College Road. we returned to Hanley in an Intercity taxi. We set off down College Road. We continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down Lichfield Street. Once off the taxi we set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right 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 back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37122 on a #25 to Keele. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat 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 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 D&G Bus 127 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 127 in Fenton

Back to the residential unit and we saw Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE in Fenton

We went upstairs and Matthew drank his bottle of Coke. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ in Fenton

went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. and we turned right onto City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #6A 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. we turned left onto the ring road where we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. we got in and we set off along Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We turned into Brecon Way and we turned into Aylesbury Road. We visited a house. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a can of Coke and some digestive biscuits. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272 and we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout 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. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. He watched television and used 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 Joiners Square / Hanley 11-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	Shelton Care Group
67654	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	Shelton Care Group

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 to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Methodist Church DN03 WKK.

Temple Street Methodist Church DN03 WKK in Fenton

We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw black minibus DC65 HZD.

DC65 HZD in Fenton

At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the day we went to Joiner Square in an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we went straight onto Fountain Street. We followed the road to the left onto William Street and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We turned right onto Austin Street and right onto Stuart Street and to the community centre. We got out of the taxi and we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU parked up.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Joiners Square

Also seen was Intercity SF58 NTC dropping someone off.

Intercity SF58 NTC in Joiners Square

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus DK08 CPZ.

DK08 CPZ in Joiners Square

Afterwards we saw red minibus DA07 AON.

DA07 AON in Joiners Square

Matthew went to the toilet and then spent some time in the community centre. For dinner Matthew had some ham sandwiches and a selection of other party foods. He also had a glass of Coke. for after Matthew had a jammie wagon wheel, a jam tart and a Bakewell tart. When it was time to go we went outside to wait for the taxi. We saw Allendale GU52 RNZ.

Allendale GU52 RNZ in Joiners Square

Also seen was Intercity WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Joiners Square

We returned to the residential unit in an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Stuart Street. We turned left onto Austin Street and left onto the A52. We headed towards the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #6 to Coalville. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #6A to Hanley. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street ansd we stopped opposite the Co-op. We walked 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. we saw ABC Supreme KX15 BJK. Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon with chips followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYT on a #548 to Birmingham. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 67654 on a #6 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 02-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	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. 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. we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Hanley. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out 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 a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 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 we turned right onto College Road we saw First Potteries 32081 on a #25 to Keele. 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 First Potteries 67648 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we went around the corner onto Old Hall Street and we stopped at B&M. Once we had finished doing his weekly shop we carried on along Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked bast the old Clinton's Cards shop which is going to be a new KFC at some point in the near future. We walked across Tontine Square and down onto Stafford Street. We crossed over onto Piccadilly and we veered left onto Brunswick Street. We crossed over Marsh Street and we walked down to Tesco. We went into Tesco and we brought some more shopping. Once we had finished we walked down to the ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto John Street. We walked up the hill onto Lidice Way and we went into the bus station. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #6 to Coalville.

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 for departure time we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #3 to Crewe, First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Keele and Selwyns BD65 JEJ on a #323 to Liverpool. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road and we turned left into Glebedale Road. Once back at the day centre we went to Longton by car. We set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway line and we turned right into Transport Lane. We parked up and we went along Transport Lane and across The Strand to the Paradise cafe. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When it was time to go back we crossed over The Strand and back to the car on Transport Lane. We set off onto The Strand and we ran forwards onto King Street under the railway bridge. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto King Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road, left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 Hanley / Talke Pits 28-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65727	Hanley BS	Talke, Swan House	3A	First Potteries
65727	Talke, Swan House	Newcastle BS	4A	First Potteries
67656	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on Matthew was going out on the bus and going to the disco. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

When it was time to go we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus EU67 VML outside their yard. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We got to the bus stop and we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw abus turn around the corner. AS it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw D&G Bus 43 on a 'Nines' to Biddulph. Matthew went to the toilet and waited for a bus. We decided to do First Potteries 65727 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 65727 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65727.

Inside First Potteries 65727

We set off through the bus station where we saw dud Arriva Midlands 2966 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We ran down John Street and right onto Bethesda Street. We ran forwards onto Marsh Street and we turned right onto Trinity Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street and we stopped to pick up a few more passengers. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. 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. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran forwards onto First Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A34 and at the light we ran straight onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto Swan Bank and we turned left onto Chester Road. We decided do go through to Hanley. The bus continued along Chester Road Ashenough Road. We turned left onto Monument Road and left onto High Street. We continued down through Talke along High Street and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Talke Road. We crossed over the A500 and we continued onto Liverpool Road. We ran down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we went into Wilko to do some shopping. Once we ad finished there we walked back down onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew brought a sausage roll and a can of Coke. Once we had finished in Wright's Pies we walked down the High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We went back to the bus station and Matthew ate his sausage rolled washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for the next bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 in Newcastle bus station

We walked around to the stand and we decided to do First Potteries 67656. 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 saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Newcastle. We crossed over City Road and we walked through to Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Lightning Travel MX54 VVF parked up on the road opposite.

Lightning Travel MX54 VVF in Fenton

For tea matthew went out. We set off onto Temple Street amd we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill to the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale. After we passed Tesco we turned left onto Clayton Lane. We veered left to continue up Clayton Lane and we turned right onot the Northbound A519. At the next junction after the petrol station we turned left onto Seabridge Lane. We ran into the station for nearly a mile and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and than we found a seat in the lounge before ordering the food. Matthew had a chicken and beef burger with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. After we had finished eating we got back into the car and we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off along Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew spent a little time in his room chilling out. later on he went out to Hanley in a car. We set off onto Temple Street amd we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield Street and the taxi stopped near to the bus station. We set off on foot up Lichfield Street and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and we turned right onto Foundry Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a drink of Coke and spent an hour or two listening to music and dancing. When it was time to go home we walked along Foundry Street. We turned left onto Trinity Street and right onto Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we called for a taxi. We were picked up by an Intercity taxi. We ran along Birch Terrace and forwards onto Charles Street. We turned right onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 23-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67632	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67603	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
42554	Hanley BS	Fenton, Raglan Walk	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67657 on a #11 to Hanley. we set off on foot to Hanley. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw D&G Bus 163 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 163 in Fenton

Christchurch Street and across City Road we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #11 to Hanley. After we had crossed over we walked onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. As we walked down to the bus stop we saw Harry Shaw BF15 HDU.

Harry Shaw BF15 HDU in Fenton

We continued onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. We continued walking down to the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 42553 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we sat down. The bus set off down Victoria Road and we crossed onto Lichfield Street at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once we got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67632 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. 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 saw First Potteries 65728 on a #3 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We cotinued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straigh 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 pas 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 walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2931 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67603. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. 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. 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 joind Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #3 to Crewe. We then walked down to the stand for the #23 and we waited for the next bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 42554. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off onto John Street. 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 left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew waited in his room before going out later. Whilst we waited we saw Harry Shaw YN15 EKY going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YN15 EKY in Fenton

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

D&G 114 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

Later on we went out for tea in a lucky Seven taxi. 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 we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and we got a Lucky Seven taxi to the pub. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight over onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left. We ran over the roundabout under the A53. along Festival Way and Forge Lane and we crossed over the A500 at Etruria. We continued into Basford and we saw First Potteries 67648 on #4 to Hanley. We ran down to the one-way system and into Newcastle down Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw First Potteries 65727 on #4 to Audley. At the roundabout we ran onto the A519 and we travelled South for around 1/2 mile before turning right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had an all day breakfast followed by chocolate fudge cake followed by ice cream. When it was time to go we Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto the A519 and we ran down into Newcastle. We ran up Barracks Road past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #4 to Hanley. We ran up the A53 around the on-way system and we went onto the A52 up George Street. At Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We joined the A5006 and we ran up to College Road turning left. We headed over the top of the hill and we turned left onto Regents Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill. We turned right 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 pu his shopping away in the kitchen before going 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.