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 Normacot / Kidsgrove 08-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
FJ13 CUU	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
FJ13 CUU	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Kidsgrove later on. At the day centre Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 going towards Stoke. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew went Children's centres in Normacot. Transport for the trip was Intercity taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We continued up past KFC and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we travelled through Longton to Notmacot where we came off the A50. We turned right and crossed over the A50 onto Upper Normacot Road and we turned right onto Chaplin Road. We turned right onto Buccluech Road and we stopped at the children's centre. Matthew went to the toilet and went to the cafe and had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Intercity taxi. We set off onto Beccleuch Road and we turned left onto Chaplin Road. We turned left onto Upper Normacot Road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and forwards Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and walked down to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Christchurch Street and we stopped at the newsagents on the corner of Temple Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke HXZ 9939 going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke HXZ 9939 in Fenton

Also see was E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY heading towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 41498 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 41498 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 268 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 268 in Fenton

A second dart appeared when we saw First Potteries 41499 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 41499 in Fenton

We went out for tea. Transport for the trip it was Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. We got on and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the A34. We turned right at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran up to Talke. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the right and we ran into Kidsgrove. We turned right onto the B5371 and right onto Clough Hall Road. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beefburger and fries followed by a lemon meringue pie. When it was time to go back we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. We set off onto Clough Hall road and we turned left onto the B5371. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran upn to Talke. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the left and we ran down to the A500. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back 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 / Stoke 13-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67656	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67656	Hanley BS	Fenton	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 to Hanley later on. Matthew got up Around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued around to the bus sop to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67656 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 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. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and around the corner to B&M. Matthew went into the shop and brought some of his weekly shopping. We walked along Old Hall Street and we turned left into Parliament Row and we walked up to the shopping centre. We walked through the shopping centre through to Stafford Street. We visited CEX and walked to Tontine Square and went to Harleys. Matthew had a breakfast and a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we set off along Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. We waited at the stops outside the bus station for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67656 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 chill out in his room. We saw First Potteries 42552 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42552 in Fenton

Also seen was City Cabs taxi minibus SF60 AWY going towards Heron Cross.

City Cabs SF60 AWY in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was grey minibus SB66 FZW going towards Longton.

SB66 FZW in Fenton

Later on Matthew went for tea 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 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 Stoke / Hanley 27-09-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
BP08 KJN	Fenton MacDonalds	Hanley	Charter	Intercity
BP08 KJN	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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 67602 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to Stoke 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 UEM parked up in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEM in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43876 in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 986 going towards the swimming baths.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet on the car park on the end of Welch Street. Once Matthew had used the facilities we turned right onto onto Lowe Street and left onto Boothern Road. We turned right onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We went under the railway line and we walked up City Road and up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out. He watched television and used his computer. For tea Matthew had sausages and chips followed by a butterfly cake. Matthew went to MacDonalds on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end if Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had Ice Cream Cone with Flake and a cup of Coke. After we had finished we were picked up by Intercity BP08 KJN. We set off onto Victoria Road and over the roundabout and onto Lichfield Street Hanley. We went around the ring road Clockwise as far as Etruria Road and then we turned left and went under the A53 into festival park. We went to the end of Festival Way and then turned around. We went back under the A53 and back onto Etruria Road before arriving at the destination. When we got there Matthew went to the toilet. After spending some time in the soft play area they got back on Intercity BP08 KJN for the return journey. We set off onto Etruria Road and and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound A53. We ran upn to Etruria and we turned left onto the A500 and we ran Southwards up to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew we up to his room to chill out. 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 Fenton / Newcastle 14-09-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67602	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. Matthew was returning to Blurton for the weekend. He was also going to visit Grandma and going to the pub for tea. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw Scraggs VT 9389 heading towards Stoke.

Scraggs VT 9389 in Fenton

A short while later we saw Z Carz PO55 URU heading towards Blurton.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off 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 did some baking. He made a Victoria Sponge. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a glass of Coke and he chilled out in the pub all afternoon. When we had finished we set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left into Temple Street and Matthew went upstairs to the residential unit to wait for me to come and pick him up. I arrived around 14:30 and we got ready to go back to Blurton. 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 43876 on a #23 to Hanley. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We saw Lightning Travel MX54 VVF at the lightning House. 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 glass of orange Fanta. 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 the bus to Newcastle we saw Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY stop to drop someone off.

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

Also seen was First Potteries 67658 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67658 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67602 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67602 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 43876 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 and We crossed under the A500 and we ran into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and saw First Potteries 41501 on the final #22 turn and we saw ABC Supreme FJ18 DNX going towards Stafford. We continued forwards on Hilton Road and we turned into the hospital. Today we went the normal route through the hospital as the diversion had been lifted. We ran through and we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #25 to Keele and ABC Supreme HN18 VHL. We turned right onto the A34 passing First Potteries 32627 in the new colours on a #101 to Stafford. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Right behind us was D&G 158 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 158 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. 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 KX13 DZL parked up in the retail park. We continued southwards into Trent Vale. We carried on down the A34 and we went 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 D&G 113 running empty towards the depot and Shearngs 145 going Southwards. 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. 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 Chellaston / Hanley 29-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Chellaston	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Chellaston	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BP08 KJN	Fenton MacDonalds	Hanley	Charter	Intercity
BP08 KJN	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to derby later. When it comes to pubs with play areas, the Wacky Warehouse concept is fantastic. It offers a large soft play centre next to the pub next door but you can order food and drink from the pub to be enjoyed inside the Wacky Warehouse. The Wacky Warehouse at the Bonnie Prince is open. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 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 DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Chellaston on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link road and then we we ran down to the A50. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton. We continued along the A50 through Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter. After passing close to the town centre, we continued Eastwards towards Derby. We crossed under the A38 and we cam off the A50 at junction 3. We went Northwards up Infinity park Way and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Royal Approach. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew had a session in the soft play area. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Croup DY08 FFX. We set off onto Royal Approach and we turned left onto Infinity park Way. We ran down to the roundabout and we went Westbound along the A50 and we ran down towards Uttoxeter. We by-passed Uttoxeter and we continued along the A50 to the edge of Blythe Bridge. We continued along the A50 through Meir and Longton and We ran down to Heron Cross and we came off the A50. We ran along Heron Street and forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Glebedale Road. once we got back we returned to the residential unit. We walked onto Christchurch Street and down Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw Autocabs taxi minibus SA57 GOJ going towards Longton.

Autocabs SA57 GOJ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw silver minibus DS53 TMU running towards Stoke.

DS53 TMU in Fenton

For tea Matthew had sausages and chips followed by a butterfly cake. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew went to MacDonalds on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end if Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had Ice Cream Cone with Flake and a cup of Coke. After we had finished we were picked up by Intercity BP08 KJN. We set off onto Victoria Road and over the roundabout and onto Lichfield Street and into Hanley. We went around the ring road Clockwise as far as Etruria Road and then we turned left and went under the A53 into festival park. We went to the end of Festival Way and then turned around. We went back under the A53 and back onto Etruria Road before arriving at the destination. When we got there Matthew went to the toilet. After spending some time in the soft play area they got back on Intercity BP08 KJN for the return journey. We set off onto Etruria Road and and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound A53. We ran upn to Etruria and we turned left onto the A500 and we ran Southwards up to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew we up to his room to chill out. 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 Fenton / Newcastle 27-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Grandma's later aswell as going to Blurton for the weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. whilst waiting to go out we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Free Spirits MV05 YMM going towards Hanley.

Free Spirits MV05 YMM in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We went onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We continued to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did cookery and made a victoria sponge. He also did some cleaning and used a mop. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a slice of victoria sponge. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out the pub for a while. He returned to the residential unit on foot. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his computer and wait for me to pick him up. Whilst waiting we saw Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 going towards Blurton. When I arrived Matthew got a few things together and we went down to the car. As we left we saw Harry Shaw BF15 HDU going towards Stoke. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street where we saw Triumphant Christ Church NK08 LVC. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 67152 on a #23A to Hanley. We continued through Blurton and we passed First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. By OSSMA we saw Stanton's of Stoke KX14 LZE. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru. 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. At the bus stop we saw Strathmore EU16 ENV going into Blurton.

Strathmore EU16 ENV in Blurton

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 41501 in Blurton

There was a lot of traffic and the buses were running a few minutes late. A few minutes later the bus came around the corner and we saw that it was First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035. We stopped at the light by Stanley Matthews Way and we saw D&G 170 on a #14 to Stafford. We went over the railway line into Trentham and just after the Trentham Hotel we saw Lucky Seven RX60 CVO. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill into Hanford. As we turned left into Wilson Road, we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #21 to Trenthan Gardens. We ran down Church Lane to the A34 and we saw Intercity BP08 KJN going Southwards. We crossed under the A500 and we saw First Potteries 67602 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road and forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme FY52 NSV and First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and saw City Centre Central LK13 RBU going Southwards. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. We saw silver minibus SE14 NZF going Southwards. we crossed over the A34 and we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFA going towards the hospital.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFA in Newcastle

We headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Around 17:50 we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale and we were passed by Roseville EX57 HKT. We carried on down the A34 and we went into the pub where we met up with uncle Dave. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme KY15 RBX going Southwards. We also saw First Potteries 65037 on a #101 to Hanley and D&G Bus 42 running out of service back to Adderley Green. Once we had finished eating we set off back to Blurton. We ran down the A34 and we went under the A500 into Hanford. We continued Southwards down the A34 into Trentham na we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Hanley. We turned left onto the A5035 and we followed Daw 2 Door minibus EG16 VLX for a short while. 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 / Talke 23-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67661	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32648	Newcastle BS	Stoke-upon-Trent, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out on the bus and have tea with me later on. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC.

Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Newstead. We continued along 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

Matthew walked to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. We walked along Christchurch Street and across City Road and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. We saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU at Aldi. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road We turned right onto Manor Street and walked to the end. Having crossed over City Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Christchurch Street. We walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we walked around the corner onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a First Potteries bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on 1A to Park Site. A short time later we also saw Meadows DX65 DND heading towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. When it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67661 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 67661 in Newcastle bus station

We walked along Market Lane and down High Street. We went to McDonalds and Matthew had a cup of coke. Once we had finished in McDonalds we set off up High Street and we turned right into Ironmarket. We turned right Castle Walk and we stopped to go into a shop to buy millionaires shortbread. On we had finished we continued along Castle Walk and into the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67602 on a 4A on the 4A to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We decided to do this bus to the bottom end of Fenton. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. On ths bus Matthew ate some of his millionaires shortbread. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HN16 XPS, Smartcars BV62 GCF and First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Keele. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52.We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and wait for us to caome and pick him up. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

A short time later we saw Harry Shaw FJ11 GME going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw FJ11 GME in Fenton

After a short while we saw Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN going towards Stoke.

Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN in Fenton

After a short while we saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FFG going towards Longton.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FFG in Fenton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

After a short while we saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB in Fenton

We arrived to pick Matthew up and we went down to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and at thr top of Porthill bank we continued straihght onto Bradwell Lane. At the end of Bradwell lane we turned right onto the A34. We ran North up the A34 through Crackley and over the A500 into Talke. At the junction we followed the A34 to the right and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery. After having a re-fill of Coke, Matthew had choclate fudge cake and custard for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off down the A34 and we followed it to the left. We ran through Talke and over the A500 into Crackley. We continued down through Bradwell and Cross Heath and into Newcastle. As we passed the depot we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #4A to Talke. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We saw First Potteries 67650 on a #25 to Hanley. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #25 to Keele. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and 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.