Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 28-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
114	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63101	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67657	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
37146	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	25	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. First 67635/67639 are going to Great Yarmouth. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw white minibus DY69 UPB parked up in Manor Street.

DY69 UPB in Fenton

A short time later we saw Lucky Seven BN14 JCY going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven BN14 JCY in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 on a free shuttle bus service to Penkhull. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site. 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 walked up castle Walk and Visited Wilko. Afterwards we continued up Castle walke and we went to Home Bargains. When we had finished shopping we walked back down Castle Walk and into the bus station. We waited for a bus rowards Hanley and a short time later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street past the old Woolworths store which people hope will be a Primark. 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 into the the stop outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we crosswed over the ring road. We visited the chips shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We crossed over the ring road and back to the bus station and we waited in the bus station for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 67657 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street. The redevelopment for parliament row was abandoned after it becoming apparent it wasn't economically viable. We turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights 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 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 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. we went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew waited in his room for me to come and pick him up. His Internet connection wasn't working, and when I arrived I tethered his phone to my computer. Matthew completed his routine and we set off out to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 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. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 105 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G 105 in Newcastle bus station

A bus appeared and we saw it was First Potteries 65692 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65692 in Newcastle bus station

Our bus came into the bus station and it was First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 37146 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Later on Matthew had a toffee flavoured yogurt. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 18:00 and we ran down Occupation 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 ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63098 on a #22 to Longton, Shearings 237 heading Southwards and First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Stafford. 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 heading Eastwards. 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 and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:45. 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 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Longton 19-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67639	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
43875	Hanley BS	Fenton	23	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 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 Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw D&G 52 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 52 in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turn left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Stafford Street and we saw Hollinshead Coaches DH13 HOL heading towards the town hall.

Hollinsheads DH13 HOL in Hanley

We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to Wilko's. Matthew brought some of his weekly shop. When we had finished we came out onto Stafford Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke TCE 646 on the IN2 to Cheadle.

Stanton's of Stoke TCE 646 in Hanley

We continued along Stafford Street and we saw D&G 20 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G 20 in Hanley

We walked up through Tontine Square to the Into Potteries shopping centre and we visited Swarovski. We came out of the shopping cente and we walked across Tontine Square towards TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto Stafford Street and we walked down Piccadilly. We veered right onto Brunswick Street and we crossed over Marsh Street onto Clough Street. We visited Tesco and Matthew brought egg sandwiches and a bottle of orange Fanta. Once we had finished in Tesco we cut through onto Broad Street and we walked down to College Road. We walked past the factories and we went in Hanley Park. In the park Matthew ate his sandwiches and had his bottle of orange Fanta. Once we had finished in the park we walked along Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Hinde Street. There were quite a few buses and coaches parked up in Hind Street today. We saw Warringtons of Ilam BLZ 5448 parked up in the bus layover yard.

Warringtons of Ilam BLZ 5448 in Hanley

Also seen in the bus layover yard was Warringtons of Ilam PX10 GPF.

Warringtons of Ilam PX10 GPF in Hanley

Another vehicle seen was white minibus DK69 CXZ parked up next to preserved PMT 207 which was on santa bus duties.

DK69 CXZ in Hanley

On Hinde Street itself were another row of coaches. We saw Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU in the row.

Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU in Hanley

We set off along Hinde Street and we crossed over the ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right on to John Street. We walked up the hill and we went into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went out for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Christchurch street and at the end we continued towards the base of the pit hill. We continued alongside the railway line and we turned left onto the A50 link road. We walked down King Street past the site of the new petrol station and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto George street and we walked along Millicent Street. We cut through onto William Street and we turned left onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room for a short while Later on we went out for tea. We went downstairs and we went to Longton by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Blurton Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A50 and we ran up to Longton. We came off onto Baths Road and we turned left into the Pheonix Retail Park. We visited Smyths Toys and Pets at Home and afterwards we went to the pub. At the pub Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a carvery with carrots and potatoes washed down with a glass of coke and a slice of red velvet cheescake. When we had finished eating we set off on foot to the bus stop. We went to Tesco and we brought some new headphones. We walked past the Interchange and onto The Strand and we walked up to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67639 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. we got up and got off the bus. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 43875 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 43875 in Hanley bus station

We set off out of the bus station and onto john Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 14-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67639	Hanley BS	Stafford, Madford Retail Park	101	First Potteries
65038	Stafford, Chell Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67699	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Stafford 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 Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67155 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67155 before it returned to Newstead on a #23.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Stafford. We saw Park's of Hamilton BF68 LBL on a #333 to Bournemouth. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required First Potteries 63172 on a #22 to Longton. bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham we saw PMT 207 now owned by the Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society. A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Kent County Council minibus GN05 NRF. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67639 as it continued towards the Gaol Square.

First Potteries 67639 in Stafford

Once off the bus we set off along Foregate Street and we crossed over the roundabout onto Gaolgate Street. We crossed the Market Square and we continued onto Greengate Street and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After eating his food Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we left McDonalds and we set off along Greengate Street. We croosed Market Square and we continued onto Gaolgate Street. We turned the corner onto Chell Road and we waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we book to Newcastle. The bus set off along Chell Road and we ran down to the railway station. We ran around the South end of town and over the river onto Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale where we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #22 to Longton. and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65038 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 65038 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we set off onto Castle Walk and we stopped at heron Foods. We bought a cake and we set off along castle Walk back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 157 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G 157 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus come into the bus station. It was First Potteries 677699 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67699 in Newcastle bus station

We got on booked to Fenton. we sat down. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required Arriva Midlands 3692 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UER. We walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. For tea Matthew had a ham bap and a slice of chocolate cake and cream for afters. 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 Stoke / Wetley Rocks 18-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
164	Fenton, Victoria Place	Stoke, adj stop Q	1A	D&G
32081	Stoke, stop N	Hanley, stop J1	25	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS‎	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Wetley Rocks	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Wetley Rocks	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw D&G 164 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 164 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. and we turned right onto Christchurch Street where we saw D&G Bus 121 on a #40 to Longton. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw it was D&G Bus 164 on a #1 to Wood Lane. 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 saw Aimee's YJ62 CHD. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. First Potteries 32081 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along the Bagnall Street and pas the town hall. We crossed over the road and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at Halifax and afterwards we went into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Once in the shopping centre we went down into the market and we had a full English breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished eating we came out of the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we walked along Parliament Row. We walked onto Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. Due to a diversion we turned right onto Station Road and left onto Stoke Road. After crossing the A500 we got onto the one-way system and we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. In the afternoon we went to Wetley Rocks. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran up to Bucknall and we followed the A52 to the right. We ran up the hill through Bucknall and Ash Bank and through Werrington. We ran towards Cellarhead and we turned left onto Rownall Road we ran Northwards and we stopped at Wetley Rocks soft play area. Once we had parked up we used the facilities. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Rownall Road and at the end we turned left onto the A52. We ran up to Cellarhead and we turned right onto the A520. We ran fast up to Weston Coyney and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran past Park Hall and Adderley Green and we ran through Bentilee. We re-joined the A52 and at the light we followed the A52 to the left. We ran through Joiners Square and we continued towards Stoke, past the university where one of the old block was being demolished. We followed the A52 to the left alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting for us to come and pick him up for tea. Whilst waiting we saw Lucky Seven MK65 HZY heading towards Longton.

Lucky Seven MK65 HZY in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFG going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFG in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

A short time later we saw silver minibus DX11 CME going towards Heron Cross.

DX11 CME in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G 37 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 37 in Fenton

We turned up to pick Matthew up and we went downstairs. We got in the car and 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 under the railway line towards Stoke. We veered left onto Whieldon Road and up the hill to uncle Dave's. Once we had picked uncle Dave up we set off onto Whieldon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left 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 110 on a #94 to Congleton. 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. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. we turned left onto Newcastle Lane and left onto Hilton Road. We turned right onto 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 and we headed Southwards before veering left onto Whieldon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew nipped in and helped himself to some Irn Bru. Matthew got back in the car and we continued up Whieldon Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew took a bottle of Irn Bru with him. 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 / Crewe 14-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63171	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67665	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67652	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast 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. we went downstairs. We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and up the hill. We crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67665 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Crewe before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 65729 on a #3A to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We cotinued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straigh up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We pas the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2930 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67652. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #3 to Crewe. We joind Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. We then walked down to the stand for the #23 and we waited for the next bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67153. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off onto John Street. we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew waited in his room before going out later. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67661 in Fenton

Also seen was a grey minibus ??17 ??? going towards Longton.

17 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67639 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 113 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had Pizzas and chips followed by a Chocolate Gateau. After tea Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road and visited the food place opposite Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we returned to the residential unit. We crossed over the road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back to his room. 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 Matlock / Newcastle 09-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Matlock	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Matlock	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Matlock. 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

Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 67639 on a #11 to Hanley. After spending a short while in his room, we went downstairs to find transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and sat down. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we ran under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street. We followed the road around onto Anchor Road and we turned right onto Sutherland Road. We ran up to near the end and then we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A520. We ran up to Cellarhead and then we turned right onto the A52. We ran through Kingsley and over the railway and through Cauldon up to Calton Moor. We continued to Ashbourne and continued Eastwards over to Matlock. We stopped in the town centre and we went into a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the sightings included Stagecoach Yorkshire 11119 on a X17 to Barnsley. when it was time to go back to Fenton we set off in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran Westwards across to Ashbourne and then we got onto the Westbound A52. We travelled through Cauldon and Froghall. We ran to Cellarhead and then we turned left onto the A520. We ran down through Weston Coyney. At Meir we turned right onto A50 which we did to Heron Cross. We did the link road to City Road and then we ran towards Stoke. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watched buses. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

A short time later we saw Meadows DX65 DMF going towards Longton.

Meadows DX65 DMF in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to Grandma's. Matthew went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We went to Grandma's in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke. We went around the one-way system and up Hartshill Road and into Harshill. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran to the end where we turned right onto the A34. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Staff came to pick Matthew up in the car and Matthew said goodbye to Grandma and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned onto the A34 and we ran past Newcastle. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. God knows what your teeth are like! You are forever eating chocolate, cake and drinking Coke. Eat some proper food for a change. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 Abbey Hulton / Hanley 19-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Abbey Hulton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
32650	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63176	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Hanley later on the bus. 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 67639 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew spent time on the computer and did communication studies. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went trampolining in Abbey Hulton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We continued Northwards towards Bucknall. We continued forwards onto the A5009 and we ran into Abbey Hulton. We turned right on to Abbots Road and we stopped at the sports centre. At the sports centre we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXD.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXD in Abbey Hulton

Also seen was blue minibus YX60 RHU parked outside the sports centre.

YX60 RHU in Abbey Hulton

Matthew used the toilets before having a session on the trampoline and getting his level 2 certificate. We saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV. When it was time to go back we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the return journey. We set off onto Abbots Road and left onto Leek Road. We turned right onto Botteslow Street. We turned left onto Derby Street and we crossed over Lichfield Street an onto Regent Road. We stopped at the church and then we continued down Regent Road and onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned went straight onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew went up to his room and watch buses before going out. We saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 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

Later on we went out for tea on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 in Fenton

We got on and booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. The top deck of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32650 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 32650

We set off down Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and at the stop outside the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we went inside the bus station we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #18 to Leek. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We turned righ onto Old Hall Street anbd we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Stafford Street and and went into Wilko. Matthew went in and brought some more shopping. We walked along Stafford Street and we saw D&G 38 on a #2 to Birches Head.

D&G 38 in Hanley

Also seen was First Potteries 65730 on a #3A from Talke.

First Potteries 65730 in Hanley

a few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 63097 in Hanley

There is a section of the shared space bind re-laid. We continued along Stafford Street and up Lamb Street up to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew visited HMV and brought some music. He visited a shop that sold luxury sweets. Once we had finished in the shopping centre we went outside and onto Tontine Street. We stopped at Wetherspoons for tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we set off along Tontine Street and forwrds onto Lichfield street. We went to the bus stops outside the bus station to catch a bus back to Fenton. We saw a bus going the long way back and we decided to do that. It was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63176 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights 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 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 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 ewnt back up to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark