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 Hanley / Trent Vale 01-12-2018

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67601 in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67657 in Hanley

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

Trip to Newcastle / Clayton 12-09-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63100	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton Asda	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton Asda	Fenton Aldi	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Newcastle. 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 Afford Rent-a-car HN16 CME.

Afford Rent-a-car HN16 CME in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out for a short while on the buses. We set off onto City Road and we saw silver minibus EY18 DDJ parked on the corner of Elsing Street. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 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. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #4 to Hanley. We continued up Castle Walk and we turned left into Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and we went to McDonalds. Matthew had a cup of Coke. We continued down the high Street and we went under the A34 and into Morrisons. Matthew did some shopping and returned under the A34 onto High Street. We turned right onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was required First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards then back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63100 as it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

Once off the bus we set off on foot to the day centre. We crossed over City Road and onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. Later on we walked back to the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chill out. Later on we went out to Clayton for dinner by 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 to the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale. After we passed Tesco we turned left onto Clayton Lane. We veered left to continue up Clayton Lane and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. Sat the next junction after the petrol station we turned left onto Seabridge Lane. We ran into the station for nearly a mile and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and than we found a seat in the lounge before ordering the food. Matthew had a chicken and beef burger with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. After we had finished eating we got back into the car and we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off along Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of his window. We saw City Cabs BT57 FSN going towards Stoke.

City Cabs BT57 FSN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43876 in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus ET16 ??? going towards Stoke.

ET16 in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67638 in Fenton

For tea had pizza and chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We saw it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners sqaure. We stopped at the Asda and Matthew went in to do some shopping. Once we had finished there we went up to Aldi in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We turned right onto Victiria Road and we ran up the road a few hundred yards. Matthew went to do some more shopping and Matthew returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We turned right onto Victoria Road and right into Manor Street. At the end we turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. Matthew watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper.He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Stoke 13-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63096	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67638	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
119	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Christchurch Street	1	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Hanley later on. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst we waited for time to go out Matthew watched buses from his window, We saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz PO55 URU 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 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

At the day centre Matthew did some baking. He made some cakes. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto 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 we saw Roseville WG17 XRM parked up. We continued on Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. When it was time to go out we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-a-Car EU67 VMZ outside there yard.

Afford Rent-a-Car EU67 VML in Fenton

We crossed over city Road and we went to the bus stop outside the shops. We decided to go to Hanley the long way around on a #11 service. We waited at the bus stop and a few minutes later the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63096. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. City Road and we went 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 ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we were picked up by a Intercity taxi. We ran down Lichfield street and across the ring road. We then rundown the hill to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63175 on a #6 to Hanley. Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox with songs including Steps and B*witched. When it was time to go Home Matthew climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We continued along the A52 past the railway station We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road we saw City Cabs YX61 VVO. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We went out to catch the bus. We set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus EU67 VML outside their yard. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and up to the next bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67638 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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. Matthew went to the council office to get his new bus pass. After we had been to get the bus stop we crossed over the road to the newsagents. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We came out of the shop and we saw Stanways Coaches MIG 9497 going towards Fenton. We crossed over the road and we went back onto South Wolfe Street and we sat on a bench near to the market to drink the bottle of Coke. We walked back onto Church Street and we saw Scraggs 8416 VT going towards Newcastle.

Scraggs 8416 VT in Stoke

A short while later we saw D&G Bus 109 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 109 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 in Stoke

After a short while we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Stoke

After a short whilw ti bus back to Fenton appeared, As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 119 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken Nuggets and chips followed by cake. Matthew went back 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 Park / Talke 04-06-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DG10 VMJ	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the first day of the new #50 Hanley - Pool Dole - Longton - Dresden - Newstead bus service. Matthew was also going for tea with mum and dad. 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 42552 on a #11 to Hanley. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew walked to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. The 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 32635 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6A to Hanley. 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 stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon we were going to the Hanley Park on Z Carz DG10 VMJ. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the A52 and we turned right. We continued along the A52 and we veered left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto the Avenue. We stopped and Matthew and a few of his peers went into Hanley Park to use the play equipment. When they had finished they returned onto The Avenue to get on Z Carz DG10 VMJ to return to Fenton. We travelled West and we turned left onto College Road. We ran down to Station Road and we turned left. At the end we ran onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to wait for time before going for tea. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw A2B Airports minibus WF11 MOA going towards Stoke.

A2B Airports WF11 MOA in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Across the road we saw Harry Shaw BU14 SYS going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw BU14 SYS in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw Trinity Sixth Form minibus EU67 NWN going towards Stoke.

Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We turned up and we got ready to go out. 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. 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 towards Wolstanton and then we realised the rod was close for major repair works. We turmned left onto Silverdale Road and we turned right onto the B5369. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran Northwards. We crossed over the A34 and we ran up to Talke. We turned right at the traffic light onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. We parked up and as we walked towards the pub we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67638 in Talke

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 which was empty. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. At the bus station we saw D&G Bus 35 on a #25 to Crewe. We continued onto the Southbound A34 we missed the turning for The Avenue. We continued to Southwards and we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. We ran up to Penkhull vilaage and we we ran forwards onto Penkhull New Road. We went down the hill and at the bottom we turned left onto London Road. We continued forwards onto the one-way system in Stoke onto Campbell Place. We followed the road around onto Church Street and we veered right onto Liverpool Road. We turned right onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system forwards 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.

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 18-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67638	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Stafford later and I was going to the Severn Valley Railway. 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. Whilst waiting to go out we saw GYS Group YE15 FHB.

GYS Group YE15 FHB in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. A the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. 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 we turned left onto Temple Street. residential unit. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back out onto Christchurch Street. We went to Mitchell Arts Centre in a Lucky Seven taxi. we set off Christchurch Street We turned left onto City Road we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran down the hill to the A52 and we turned right towards the railway station. We went forwards onto Station Road and we turned right onto College Road. and Broad Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued up Broad Street where we were dropped off. We walked up Piccadilly and we crossed obver Stafford Street onto Percy Street. We turned left onto Tontine Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked along Parliament Row. We turned left onto Tontine Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

Outside the bus station we spotted First Potteries 67638 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67638 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 we saw Harry Shaw SF08 FTA. 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 returned to the day centre and Matthew did some mopping up. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto Christchurch Street we saw First Potteries 53041 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

Also seen was Lucky Seven BX62 FYP going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven BX62 FYP in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke KY12 YGC going towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke KY12 YGC in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Matthew was going out for tea. We went to Radford Bank in a Intercity taxi. We set off down Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line onto the A500. We then went South on the A500 which we did down to A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham and past Stone and into Stafford. We saw Arriva Midlands 3782 on a #5 to Telford. We carried on through Stafford town centre and out the other side. just beyond Radford bank Inn we turn onto Weeping Cross for the last couple of miles. After going to the toilet, Matthew had a cheeseburger and chips followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. The headed back towards Stafford on the A513 and then onto the A34 at Weeping Cross. they passed through Stafford town centre before going North on the A34 up to Hanford. At Hanford they got on the A500 which we did to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto City Road. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used the computer. Later on Matthew had a bath followed by toast for supper. Matthew then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Longton / Westport Lake 21-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Longton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Westport Lake	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

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

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Transport for today it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we ran down to Smithpool Road we saw First Potteries 41497 on a #23A to Newstead. We turned right and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill to the A52 we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #25 to Keele. We carried on past the University to Joiners Square. We turned right at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street past an old pub which has now been reopened as something else. We continued into Longton under the railway bridge and onto Market Street. We went around onto the one-way system onto Commerce Street onto the Strand. We walked through to Matalan to buy some clothing. We ran onto The Strand and we went under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton 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 got off the bus and we crossed over the ring road onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and we walked throught Stafford Lane and onto Stafford Street. We stopped at Potteries Pantry for dinner. Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we walked back along Stafford Street and onto Lichfield Street. We walked through the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and we walked down onto Lower Bethesda Street. We walked onto Regent road and back to the bus that was waiting to take us up to Westport Lake. It was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran along Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street we saw Z Carz minibus YJ62 RCO. and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke We came off the A500 onto City Road We continued up City Road and we went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned left at Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road We ran around the anti-clockwise ring road and we came off onto Town Road. We joined the A5272 and we ran North to Sneyd Green and at Smallthorne roundabout we veered left onto Moorland Road. We crossed through Burslem and we ran down Newcastle Street down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto davenport Street and we turned left into Westport lake. Matthew went to the cafe and used the toilet. He then had a lime flavoured Twister lolly. At the lake Matthew walked around the pool before returning to Shelton care Group DY08 FFX for the journey back to Fenton. We turned right onto Davenport Road and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A500 and we ran fast through Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at City Road and we saw Crystal Shandelles double decker R759 DRJ parked near to the junction of Lytton Street. We went up the hill to Fenton, and we turned right onto Smithpool Road where we saw white minibus L12 RGE. We turned left onto Temple Street. In the residential unit matthew went to his room and had some toast and used his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

A short time later we also saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had sausages & yorkshire pudding follolowed by a slice of Victoria sponge. Later on Matthew went out in a Intercity taxi to Hanley. We set off up Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran doen the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We stopped and got out and we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We went around the corner onto Percy Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub for a while and then returned to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We set off along Percy Street and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran fowards over the shared space past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We turned right onto John Street and at the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring Road into Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right onto Cleveland Street. We continued onto College Road and we ran down towards the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and at the end we ran forwards onto the A52. At the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and we ran up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. 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.