Trip to Hanley / Trentham 07-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65027	Hanley BS	Trentham, Longton Road	101	First Potteries
BX15 WAJ	Trentham Garden	Fenton	Charter	Autocabs
67156	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67658	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 for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67604 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67604 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we waited at the bus stop by the bookies. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 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. 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. 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. Once we got to the bus station we got up and as the bus was now empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67152 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67152

Once of the bus we visited the travel office. We walked back into the bus station and we waited at the stand of the #101 bus to Stafford. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Stafford. Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 67649 on a #3 to Crewe. Once First Potteries 65027 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Gardens and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67602 on a #4 to Audley. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and right onto Bethesda Street. We ran down Broad Street and we crossed the ring road onto Snow Hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. Due to roadwork we went the wrong way around the one-way system. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens. We went into the main entranced and through to the gardens. We walked past the North end of the lake and we visited Totally Delicious. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by Cheesecake bites. Once we had finished Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished we walked out of the gardens and we went to the main gates to call for a taxi. We got in the Autocabs taxi BX15 WAJ and we set off from outside the retail village and out of the main gate. We crossed over the A34 onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Blurton we saw Z Carz YJ12 SGV. and we turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way. we crossed over the A50 and joined the Eastbound carriageway. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the lights onto Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end we got out of the taxi. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. We saw blue minibus SF68 FME going towards Heron Cross.

SF68 FME in Fenton

Also seen was blue minibus MV17 XEZ heading towards Heron Cross.

MV17 XEZ in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turned the corner. Across the road we saw Station Taxis GX61 AVO going towards Longton.

Station Taxis GX61 AVO in Fenton

When the bus got closer it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and 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 67601 on a #3 to Crewe. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had a beefburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We stopped at B&M and we brought a Freddo Caramel bar. We headed onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 67658 in Hanley bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service Matthew ate his Freddo Caramel bar. We decided to do First Potteries 67658. 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 37158 on a #25 to Keele. 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. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Werrington / Newcastle 11-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Werrington	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Werrington	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Werrington and going to Newcastle for tea 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 67601 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Werrington. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Bucknall. At Limekiln lights we followed the A52 to the right and we ran up the hill towards Ash Bank. We turned left at Brookhouse Lane and we ran up towards the dogs Home we turned left onto an un named road and we ran to the end and turned right onto Eaves Lane. We continued for a short distance at we stopped near to Wetley Moor Common. At the farm we met with aninmals. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Eaves Lane a and we ran down to Brookhouse Lane. We re-joined the A52 and we ran down the hill into Bucknall. At Limekiln Lights we followed the road to the left and towards Joiners Square. We ran forwards onto the A52 past the university and alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. After dinner Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew walked onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and he chilled out in his room. He watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Fenton

A short while later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Magnum BX60 AAK which we saw running towards Hanley.

Magnum BX60 AAK in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Lucky Seven SF62 GZN which stopped facing towards Hanley outside the Ye Olde Manor Inne pub.

Lucky Seven SF62 GZN in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 28-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
32632	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Stoke-upon-Trent, Lytton Street	23	First Potteries
63173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63097	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

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

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. In the morning Matthew did some baking. Matthew then went to Mcdonalds for dinner on a bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we went onto Victoria Road and we stood at the bus stop to wait for a bus. The bus turned up and it was First Potteries 32632 on a #6A to Hanley. We booked to Hanley and we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off down Victoria Road. and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got off the bus and we walked up Lichfield Street and turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and we stopped at McDonalds Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we returned to the bus station. We waited for a First bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road 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. and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went under the railway line and we visited The Range. We went to the cafe and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We cut through 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. We saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67603 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Lucky Seven minibus BD07 SKF which stopped outside pub.

Lucky Seven BD07 SKF in Fenton

After a while we saw Cakeface C3 KEX going towards Longton.

Cakeface C3 KEX in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We booked to Newcastle and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63173 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63173

We 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 saw First Potteries 67601 on the #22 to Longton. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we returned to the bus station. On Stubbs Street we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Newcastle bus station

In the bus station was First Potteries 67632 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67632 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do First Potteries 63097 so we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We got off the bus by the shops and we cross over City Road. We through the passage onto Christchurch Street and down temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 01-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67601	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67657	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

later on Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto City Road we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #11 to Hanley. City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We stood at the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #6 to Hanley

First Potteries 67601 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 3695 on a #164 to market Drayton. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street onto Parliament Row and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew did some clothes and once we had finished we walked through Tontine Square towards Piccadilly and we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #3 to Crewe. We stopped at the cake shop on the corner of Stafford Street and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and a slice of chocolate cheesecake. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #4 to Audley. When we had finished we headed along Stafford Street back to the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 10 on a #16 to Leek. After spending some time inside the bus station, we went outside to the stops on Lichfield Street to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67657 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67657 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. 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. Later on we went out t the chip shop in Trent Vale. We went down the stairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road forwards onto Heron Street. We ran through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We ran down to Sideway and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Northbound A34. We stopped in the parking spaces in front of the chip shop and we went in to get chips. once we got the chips we returned to Fenton by car. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran to Hanford roundabout. We got onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs the residential unit and Matthew chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew sausage chips and gravy. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 20-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Stoke, adj stop T	21	First Potteries
63175	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	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 to Hanley 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 67601 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67601 in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew was going to Hanley on the bus. We set of out of the day centre and walked along Christchurch Street. We saw D&G Bus 170 on a #40 to Longton. We stopped at the bus stop on Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 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. 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 First Potteries 41495 on layover. we got up and got off the bus. We were considering what bus to do next and we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Hanley bus station

We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next #23 back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #3 to Crewe. A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street we saw D&G Bus 159 on a #9 to Biddulph. 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 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 and we saw Z Carz LV10 OTM. The bus rounded the corner onto Campbell Place and we got up and got off the bus. We walked back onto Church Street and we waited for a bus up to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Later on Matthew went out to Newcastle in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road we saw First Potteries 67634 on a #11 to Hanley. and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We ran over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up Hartshill Road and we continued down George Street into Newcastle. We ran along the A527 and we went North up the A34 we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #4 to Hanley. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. We ran back to the A34 we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #4 to Audley. and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 12-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67601	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	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 a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU outside the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew did some baking, but first he went to the shop to get some supplies. We walked onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative Food store. After buying some shop we walked along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. Matthew made a chocolate cake. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew did some cleaning in the yard of the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and wait for me to come and pick him up. I turned up around 14:30 and I came up to help Matthew get ready to leave. We got hings ready and we left the residential unit just after 15:00. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross where we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:10. When we got home Matthew had toast and a can of Pepsi Cola. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67660 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67601 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67601 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Trentham. As we turned right into New Inn Lane we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We ran up the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We ran down Church Lane We continued down onto the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we ran into Trent Vale where we saw Newcastle School HJ60 KXH. We turned right into Harpfields Road and saw First Potteries 67657 on the final #22 turn. We continued forwards on Hilton Road and we turned into the hospital. We ran through and we saw First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Hanley and ABC Supreme KX08 UXE. We turned right onto the A34 passing Newcastle School CN67 TMV. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Behind us First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele

First Potteries 32639 in Newcastle

We crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle

We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off just after 17:40 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ parked up in the retail park. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we turned left onto Little-Field. We ran forwards onto Collin Road. We turned right onto Trent Valley Road and we turned right onto London Road. We ran down to the A34 and we turned right and into the pub car park. We walked into the pub and sat down out our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Poteries 65026 on a #101 to Stafford and silver minibus LL14 YTB. 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 A500 at Hanford. We went North up the A500 to Sideway and we went Eastwards along the A50 passing an KWS executive coach XJZ 3715 going the other way. 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 Street and we crossed over the A50. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. 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 Newcastle / Hanley 04-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
114	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
32627	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
41501	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	6	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	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 to Newcastle and Hanley 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 67601 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew spent time on the computer. For Dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon Matthew went to Newcastle on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. As we walked down the road we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UER.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UER in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 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. After a short while First Potteries 32627 appeared on the #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and down towards. We saw First Potteries 67637 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 67637 in Newcastle bus station

We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, 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 passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and headed into Hanley. As we left the bus station we saw First Potteries 67643 on a #7A to Biddulph. We set off along Lichfield Street and onto Stafford Street. After a few minutes we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67647 in Hanley

We carried on towards Debenhams and we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #8 to Ball Green. We headed into Debenhams and we came out though the Intu Potteries shopping centre into Tontine Square. We set off along Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bu station. We stood at the stops outside to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 41501 in Hanley

We booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 41501 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 41501

We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. We saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

Matthew went shopping in Stoke. We went downstairs and transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street turned left on City Road. We ran down the hill and joined the A52. We went under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We got onto the one-way system and we turned left onto Lonsdale Street. We followed the road around onto Flemming Street and at the next junction we turned left onto London Road. We passed Sainsbury's and we turned into Iceland. Matthew did his weekly shop and then walked into Stoke. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell Place. We crossed over Church Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we walked back along Campbell Place and onto London Road. We returned to Iceland car park and we went back to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off towards Stoke along London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the road around onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and right onto Lytton Street. We ran alongside the railway line and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Once back at the unit Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. 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 Crewe / Newcastle 20-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67655	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries
67157	Trent Vale, Opp Black Lion	Trentham, Opp Trentham Hotel	21A	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 a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst we waited for time to go out Matthew watched buses from his window. Around 09:00 we set off to the day centre on foot. We down onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We carried on to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out by car to Crewe. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill towards Stoke and we turned right onto the A52. We ran near to the railway station and we continued onto Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up into Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the present end. We turned right at the roundabout onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge and up into Burslem. We continued onto Scotia Road and we ran around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We ran forwards onto High Street and we crossed over Tunstall by-pass and into Goldenhill. We ran down the hill into Kidsgrove we under the railway line and the Macclesfield Canal. We ran into Church Lawton and at the junction we followed the A50 to the left. Further North we ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we saw S488 UAK in the depot. We continued up the A50 to Arclid and we crossed over the A534. We continued North through Bererton and Holmes Chappel. We continued Northwards along the A50 through Cranage and Allstock and up into Knutsford. We travelled Westwards along the A5033 and we joined the Westbound A556. At Davenham, we went Southwards down the A533 to Middlewich. We travelled though town and we went Southwards down the A530 to the edge of Crewe. We stopped for dinner and matthew went to the toilet before getting a glass of Coke for dinner Matthew had a Mixed Grill followed by Lemon Meringue Pie for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We ran Southwards down the A532 and we continue onto David Whitby Way. M6 motorway, We Joined the eastbound A500 and we ran under the M6. We continued Southwards to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards through Chesterton and Milehouse and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We re-joined the Southbound A34 and we went past the hospital. We turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up to the centre of Penkhull. We turned onto St Thomas's Place and left onto Princes Road past the old A&E department. At the end we turned left onto the A52. 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. When Matthew got there I was already waiting to take him home. Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross where we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road where we saw Lucky Seven SD10 BMZ & Lightning Travel MX54 VVF. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 67601 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. By OSSMA we saw an unidentified Elcock Reisen coach. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a can of Coke. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:50 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Going the other way was First Potteries 67637 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

Also seen was Cauldwell Construction minibus DV12 JVY coming into Blurton.

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

The bus was a little late today due to traffic. When it appeared it was First Potteries 67655 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67655 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we ran down Church Lane where we sat the new unidentified Hanford Manor minibus. We continued down onto the A34 and as we joined the A34 we saw Stoke-on-Trent welfare bus LK17 DXD about to join the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we saw First Potteries 67601 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued forwards on Hilton Road where we saw D&G Bus 109 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw E-zec patient transport SF16 EFU, First Potterires 32630 on a #25 to Hanley and ABC Supreme HV18 FHH. We turned right onto the A34 and we followed an unidentified Concierge Coach Travel coach towards Newcastler. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67655 as it carried onto Newcastle.

First Potteries 67655 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. As mum was at work, grandad gave us a lift to the pub. We set off just after 17:30 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the SA34 and we ran southwards into Trent Vale. We carried on down the A34 and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme FY52 NSV going Northwards and First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we went out to catch a bus towards home. We had missed the last #22 to Blurton by 5 minutes and since the timetable change the last bus of Newcastle is 18:09! We decided to catch a bus as far as Trentham and walk the rest of the way. We crossed over london Road and we waited at the stop opposite the pub. A few minutes later the bus appeared as expected and it was First Potteries 67157.

First Potteries 67157 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to the Trentham Hotel before we sat down to wards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A34 and we went under the A500 into Hanford where we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #21 to Hanley. We turned left onto Church Lane and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned right into Wilson Road and at the end we turned left onto New Inn Lane. We ran down the hill past the Man in Spcae and forwards onto the A5035. We headed left and we stopped out side the Trentham Hotel where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 67157 before it returned to Hanley on the last #21A of the evening.

First Potteries 67157 in Trentham

Once we let the bus go we headed along the A5035 towards Blurton. It was raining and we ran between trees and bus shelters to try and keep dry. We crossed over the railway line into Blurton and we continued past the Hem Heath pub and the Newstead Industrial estate. We turned into the estate and we got home around 19:15. Back at Blurton we wrote e-mails and worked on the Blog. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a glass of shandy as well as a bag of Frazzles. We then chilled out watching music videos on the television and Matthew went to be d aroun 00:30... Mark