Trip to Longton / Bradwell 09-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
110	Fenton, opp Albert Square	Longton Interchange	40	D&G
63174	Longton, Market Street	Florence, Lennox Road	6	First Potteries
44514	Florence, Atholl Road	Fenton, Victoria Square	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 and going out for tea with me and 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 65004 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #40 to Longton. We continued on to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU parked up.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we stood at the bus stop by Albert Square to wait for a bus to Longton. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #40 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned left onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus we walked onto market Street and we waited for a bus towards Florence. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #6 to Coalville. We got on the bus and we booked to Florence before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Market Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of town along Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over to The pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a roast dinner washed down a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we went outside to catch a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along lightwood Road into longton and we crossed over the A50 At the roundabout we went left onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street we saw grey minibus SF19 OSD. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out before we came to pick him up. We saw D&G 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus HY18 ULS going towards Stoke.

HY18 ULS in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX heading towards Heron Cross.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DVV going towards Stoke.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DVV in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67604 in Fenton

After we arrived we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill onto the one-way system. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 10 on a #94 to Congleton and Harry Shaw coach BL64 MFK. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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. Outside we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up nearby. 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.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 12-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
67604	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
173	Longton Interchange	Dresden, Longton Park	50	D&G
173	Dresden, Longton Park	Longton Interchange	50	D&G
113	Longton Interchange	Weston Coyney, New Kingsway	1	D&G
25	Weston Coyney, New Kingsway	Longton Interchange	1	D&G
113	Longton Interchange	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1	D&G
44514	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67638	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	4A	First Potteries
63096	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 out on the bus and going out for tea 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 Abbey Hill WA17 CUU.

Abbey Hill WA17 CUU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew chilled out. For dinner Matthew went to KFC. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and we turned right. At KFC Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished in KFC we set off to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 37 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 37 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. Once off the bus we decided to do the next #22 to Longton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 67604 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67604 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we stopped to wait time. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus we saw D&G Bus 51 on a #13 to Saxonfields.

D&G 51 in Longton Interchange

A short time later we saw D&G Bus 173 on a #50 to Newstead.

D&G 173 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Dresden before we sat down. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of Longton along Lightwood Road. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and left onto Chaplin Road. At the end we turned right onto Cocknage Road and we continued onto the end of Queens Park Avenue where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Longton Park for a short while. After we had finished we walked out of the park and we waited for the next bus back towards Longton. After a short wait we saw D&G 173 on a #50 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down. We set off along Queens Park Avenue and we ran forwards onto Cocknage Road. We turned left onto Chaplin Road and right onto Belgrave Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the buds we waited for a bus towards Weston Coyney. A few minutes later we saw D&G bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Weston Coyney before we sat down. We set off onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus bus we decided to wait for the next bus back to Longton. After about 20 minutes we saw another bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 25 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down. We set off along the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to wait for a following bus down to Fenton. After a while we saw D&G bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus We booked to Fenton and we sat down. We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on, Matthew went out again on the bus. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road where we saw Intercity BG64 YGJ going towards Stoke.

Intercity BG64 YGJ in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries new arrival 44514 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 44514 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. In Newcastle, we decided to catch a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67638 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked up through Tontine Square to Halifax and we used the cash machine. We walked onto Parliament Row and we went to Marks & Spencers. WE did some shopping. We came out onto Parliament Row and Matthew saw the work on the new KFC store which is being opened in the ols Clinton Cards store. We returned down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63096 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the First Potteries Network Day ticket under the scanner for the final time for today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #18 to Leek. 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. 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 met up with Matthew to take him out for tea. we got in the car. 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 under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. 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. We crossed the A53 and we ran forwards onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstatnton to the top of Porthill bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. At the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw Magnum minibus PJ62 BKO. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a bottle 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.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 05-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67604	Blurton. Magdalen Road	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 for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off to the day centre. We went downstairs and onto Temple Street. On the street we saw white minibus HJ05 UYS parked up.

HJ05 UYS in Fenton

We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued on to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some baking. He made a victoria sponge. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon 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. After we had finished the drink we set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Glebedale Road. We went up pit hill and afterwards we returned down onto Glebedale Street and back to the day centre. Matthew picked up his cake and returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. When I got out of the car I heard Matthew so I waited for him to arrive. We went upstairs and we got ready to return to Blurton. We saw Stanton's of Stoke ASZ 2120 going towards Heron Cross. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we ran to the end. We turned right Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw ISS Labour FE68 ZPG. We got back to the house around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink 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 15:55 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Unfortunately for us the bus was running later. Whilst we waited we saw Plants minibus P15 NTS going into Blurton.

Plants P15 NTS in Blurton

The bus was a little late today, probably due to traffic. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67604 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67604 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 and we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #22 to Longton. We we went over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane. We turned left into Wilson Road and left into Church Lane. We continued down to the hill and we joined the Northbound A34. In the distance saw an unidentified Lakeside coach join the Northbound A500. We headed into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed First Potteries 63099 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We continued forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX13 DZL & E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHN. We turned right onto the A34 and E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGX coming out of The Avenue. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67604 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67604 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 towards Grandma's. We saw Tate's Coaches Yutong coach YD67 MKO heading towards Newcastle.

Tate's Coaches YD67 MKO in Newcastle

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YJ64 JUW heading towards Newcastle.

E-zec patient transport YJ64 JUW in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we saw D&G 27 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 27 in Newcastle

We headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and some toast and used her computer. Later on we said goodbye and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Stafford and Taxico minibus TXI 7007 going towards Newcastle. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and 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 and 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 02-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67604	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67656	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

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. When it when time to go we went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued down the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven GF18 CSV. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We joined the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We went under the A53 and we wen to the cinema. Once we got their we decided to go on to Newcastle. We left Festival Park and we joined the Westbound A53. We ran through Etruria and up into Basford where we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #4 to Hanley. We continued onto the one-way system and at the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned right and we went to the cinema car park. We parked up and we went to the cinema. For dinner we had a hot dog and cup of Coke. We went to see Toy Story 4. After we had seen the film we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We joined the one-way system and we joined the A52 towards Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we turned right onto Cemetery Road. We turned left onto Avenue Road and right onto Cauldon Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to chill out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Lucky Seven SJ13 DLE parked up in Manor Road.

Lucky Seven SJ13 DLE in Fenton

Also seen was Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC going towards Stoke.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67604 in Fenton

After a while we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 986 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Fenton

Also heading towards Stoke was Afford Rent-A-Car copper coloured minibus YO19 AXC.

Afford Rent-A-Car YO19 AXC in Fenton

Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. Later on we went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. As we had missed the Hanley bus we crossed over the road and we walked up to the stop by Philpots to wait for a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67604 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We walked into Tontine Square past the new KFC. Once we had finished we walked down onto Stafford Street. We walked along Stafford Street. We stopped at the dessert shop and Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake and Afterwards went to the toilet. When we had finsihed we set off onto Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs. 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 Norwich / Great Yarmouth 23-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Norwich	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Norwich	Great Yarmouth	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Great Yarmouth	Caister	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Caister	Great Yarmouth	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Great Yarmouth	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. He was also going out to Norwich and Great Yarmouth later on. 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 E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHK.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHK in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67604 in Fenton

In the morning we went for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street We walked onto Watkin Street and we turned right onto the back of Welby Street alongside the railway line. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we went into the Park. We walked through the park and near to the cricket ground and we came out on Claud Srteet. We turned left onto Grove Road and we walked into Heron Cross. At the lights we turned left onto Heron Street and we walked forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went to Norwich on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we continued Eastwards near to Kings Lynn and round the Southern end of Norwich. We turned left onto the A146 and we continued forwards onto the A147. We ran forwards onto King Street and we turned left onto Argyle Street. We stopped and walked into the town centre. We walked up the A147 and Prince of Wales Road. We went past the castle and in to the town centre. We stopped at the market and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked out of town past along London Street. We joined Prince of Wales Road and we walked down to the A147. We turned right into King Street and back to Argyle Street. We continued to Yarmouth on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set of onto King street and we ran forwards onto the Southbound A147. We ran forwards onto the Southbound A146 and we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran to Great Yarmouth and went forwards onto New Acle Road. We continued forwards to the coast on Fullers Hill and forwards onto St Nicholas Road. We continued onto Euston Road and to the coast. We parked up and we went to Joyland Childrens Fun Park. After spending a while here we headed up to Caister. We set off onto Euston Road and forwards onto St Nicholas Road. We continued onto Fullers Hill and we turned right onto North Quay. We continued North up to Caister Road and past Tesco onto Yarmouth Road. We ran through Caister and we stopped at the holiday park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. We saw First Eastern Couties 30954 on a #8 to New Paget Hospital. When we had finished we returned to Great Yarmout on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran Southwards down Yarmouth Road and we ran forwards onto Caister Road. We veered left onto Northgate Street and we turned left onto Fullers Hill. We followed the one way system though the bus station area and we wheeled around onto Regent Road. We went up Howards Street. We stopped and we and we went to McDonalds had a burger, fries and a cup of Coke. Highlight of the bus sighting included First Eastern Counties 32059 on the Costal Clipper to Lowestoft. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran South onto Howards Street North and we re-joined Fullers Hill. We crossed over the roundabout onto New Acle Road and we ran forwards onto the A47. We travelled East past the South end of Norwich and Kings Lynn and we ran North of Peterborough. We continued to the edge Leicester and we took the Southern by-pass. We past Fosse Park and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 / 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 Tattenhall / Newcastle 12-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Tattenhall	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Tattenhall	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
47519	Blurton. Magdalen Road	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 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. There'll also be an Easter Party in the soft play Fun Factory on today. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52. We went under the railway bridge and we joined the Northbound A500. We travelled Northwards and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF. We went under the M6 and we continued to the edge of Nantwich. We Joined the by-pass and we ran around the North side of Nantwich. We continued Westwards along the A51 and around Wardle we passed Arriva NW&W 2934 on a #84 to Crewe. We joined the Southbound A49 and we turned right onto Dean Bank. We ran through Beeston and forwards onto Tattenhall Road. We turned right onto Newton lane and we stopped at the farm. At the farm Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich and a can of Coke. Later on Matthew spent time in the soft play area. When we were finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Newton Lane. We turned left onto Tattenhall Lane and we ran into Beeston. We continued onto Dane Bank and we turned left onto the Northbound A49. We turned right onto the A51 and we headed towards Nantwich. We went around the North side of Nantwich on the bypass and we joined the Eastbound A500. We ran the the South of Crewe and under the M6. We continued through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 onto the A52 and we went under the railway bridge. We ran up the hill up City Road into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and wait for me to pick him up. A short while later I arrived and Matthew got ready to return to Blurton for the weekend. After getting ready we went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off in the car onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 we saw Lightning Travel R6 DLT parked up at the Lightning house. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Irn Bru. We had planned to go to Grandma's on the 15:56. We set off on foot just before the bus was due and we waited at the bus stop and we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHF heading towards Trentham.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHF in Blurton

Another vehicle seen was Plants P15 NTS heading into Blurton.

Plants P15 NTS in Blurton

After a while we saw Caudwell Construction DV12 JVY arrived into Blurton.

Caudwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

The bus was now considerably late... We saw First Potteries 47519 on a #22 heading Towards Longton. Afterwards we had another considerable wait.... After nearly an hour we saw a bus approaching... As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47519 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and passed First Potteries 67604 on a #22 to Longton. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill. We entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road were we saw First Potteries 63176 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34. As we crossed under the A500. We headed into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road we continued onto Hilton Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HV17 KVO and D&G Bus 26 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. We set off along the A34 towards the crossing and we saw Carrington GL64 YBN heading into Newcastle.

Carrington GL64 YBN in Newcastle

Also seen was ABC Supreme HV18 FHH heading towards Newcastle

ABC Supreme HV18 FHH 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 some toast and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off just after 18:00 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Stafford & Shearings 514 heading 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 Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Blurton along Blurton Road. We veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark