Trip to Carmarthen / Pembroke 26-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
PO68 BYT	Fenton	Carmarthen	Charter	Harry Shaw
PO68 BYT	Carmarthen	Pembroke	Charter	Harry Shaw
PO68 BYT	Pembroke	Fenton	Charter	Harry Shaw

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out and going to uncle Dave's later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs. Transport for the trip to Carmarthen was Harry Shaw PO68 BYT. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road under the railway line and onto the A52. In Stoke we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #11 to Hanley. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the M6. We ran Southwards down to the M6. Into the West Midlands and e joined the Southbound M5. We ran down through the Midlands into the west Country and we joined the Westbound M4. We ran forwards onto the A48 and we joined the Eastbound A40. We entered Carmarthen town Centre and we stopped at Queens Street to drop off passengers. We got of and we went to the pub around the corner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had A burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we heeded back to wait for the coach to go forwards to Pembroke. Transport for the trip was once again Harry Shaw PO68 BYT. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off out of Carmarthen and we joined the westbound A0. A few miles down the road we veered right onto the A477. We ran the last 20 or so miles into Pembroke and we got up and got off the coach. We parked up in town near to the railway station. Once off the coach we saw First Cymru 42906 on a #349 to Tenby. After a brief stop we returned to Fenton on Harry Shaw PO68 BYT. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off out of town onto the Eastbound A477 and we ran up to the A40. We joined the Southbound A48 and we ran forwards onto the Eastbound M4. We ran through South wales into England and after crossing over the Severn we joined the Northbound M5. We ran out of the West country and into the Midlands and we ran to the Northern end of the M5. We joined Northbound M6 and we ran North through the West Midlands and into Staffordshire up to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We traveled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 302 going towards Longton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 302 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67641 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67641 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Biddulph 15-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67632	Bentilee, Twigg Street	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	6	First Potteries
37160	Hanley BS	Longton, Market Street	6	First Potteries
47519	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67641	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
36	Biddulph BS	Knypersley, Woodland Street	93	D&G
67634	Knypersley, Woodland Street	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
67642	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave 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 Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 43877 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was a Trentham High School minibus on loan to MT Travel FV66 FFB going towards Stoke.

MT Travel FV66 FFB in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

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

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Later on we set off on foot to the day centre. We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning we went on the bus to Hanley. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67632 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67632 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 past the site of the new housoing 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 we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto John Street. We walked to the bottom of the hill and we crossed over Bethesda Street. Matthew went into the library and used the toilet. Once we had finished we walked up the hill and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 37160 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before going upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Edwards Coaches BV66 WPR on a #528 to Haverfordwest. 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 we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783. We continued up to City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. As we got off. Once off the bus we crossed Market Street and walked up Transport Lane. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back onto Transport Lane and crossed over The Strand and to the bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. over the roundabouts and we turned right onto 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. Once off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. and we set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane we turned right onto the A527 and we ran down the hill through Fegg Hayes and up into Brindley Ford. We continued up towards Knyperlsey and we turned left onto Brown Lees Road. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned right onto the High Street. Once we had finished we walked down the High Street and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We decided to do the next bus which was D&G Bus 36 on a #93 Biddulph Moor circular. We got on the bus and we booked to Knypersley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto Wells Street. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67634 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the Barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got back to the bus station 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 37159 on a #101 to Stafford. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned 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 Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer whilst he waited to go to uncle Daves for tea. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Intercity SF58 NTC going towards Hanley.

Intercity SF58 NTC in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Later on we went to uncle Dave's via Aldi. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We walked onto City Road. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6A to Hanley. went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto Hallam Street. We turned right onto Elsing Road. We turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road. and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. He also read the paper and chased a spider around the house. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Joiners Square / Hanley 19-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
41496	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Today was the day the services are planned to start to Aston Lodge and Walton in Stone operated by Community Link Stafford & District. Matthew was also going to the pub and going to Hanley later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. After dinner we went to the pub. Today we went to the pub. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and we Fountain Street. We then turned left onto Williams Street and right onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down to the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and then left to our destination. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. Highlights of bus sightings included First Potteries 67660 on a #6A to Hanley and Magnum PJ62 BKO heading towards Hanley. Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox including tracks by Jim Finnegan & Steps. When it was time to go Matthew got aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey home. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We ran onto the roundabout at joiners Square and we went straight on. We continued along the A52 past the railway station We turned left onto City Road. Glebedale Road and to our destination. When it was time to home home we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Christchurch Street an right onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. Grove Road Smithpool Road. Temple Street and 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 turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. When we got back Matthew went upstairs. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw white minibus PF56 SKK going towards Stoke.

PF56 SKK in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz minibus YJ62 LSX going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Magnum taxi minibus BX60 AAK going towards Stoke.

Magnum BX60 AAK in Fenton

Another bus seen was First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67656 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had lasagne followed by cheesecake. We went out to catch 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 ABC Supreme SF11 HZE. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41496 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 off the bus we walked up Tontine Street to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards a had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. As we got back onto Lichfield Street we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 37157 in Hanley

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley

We got on the bus 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. 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.

Trip to Longton / Hanley 25-08-2018

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Longton and Hanley later and to the fair. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #11 to Hanley. whilst waiting we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

We were going out to Longton. We went downstairs and out to Shelton Care Grou DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and sat down. 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 around onto Heron Street. We went over the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and we ran along the high level road to the other end of town. We turned sharp left onto The Strand. We turned off the Strand and we parked up bt Sports Direct. Once we got off the bus we went to the cafe on the corner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a can of Coke. For dinner he had a brunch. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once Matthew had finished her dinner we walked back to the minibus Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto The Strand and we went under the railway line onto King Street we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We ran through Foley into Fenton. City Road we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #6 to Weston Coyney and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went to the fair. We set off onto Temple Street and we crossed over Christchurch Street and we went up the passage into the car park where the fair is situated. Matthew had a session in the giant sandpit making sand castles.

Beach in Fenton

Afterwards Matthew had a ride on the Waltzers. Whilst at the fair we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. Matthew used the toilet in the car park. When we had finished in the fair Matthew returned to the residential unit. We walked through the passage and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets with chips followed by a Bakewell Tart. Later on Matthew went to Hanley in an intercity taxi. We set off out of Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we stopped outside the bus station. Once out of the taxi we walked up Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a glass of coke and chilled out on the pub. When it was time to go we set off along Tontine Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and we waited for a taxi back to Fenton. We returned to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the end of the railway station and alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. After going upstairs 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 01-08-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65027	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67604	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Hanley. we set off on foot to catch a bus to Hanley. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road and we walked onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We continued walking down to the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65027 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we sat down. The bus set off down Victoria Road and we crossed onto Lichfield Street at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once we 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 67155 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager 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 67632 on a #3 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 2931 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67604. 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 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 67655 on a #3 to Crewe. 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 67158. 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 67157 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67658 in Fenton

After a while we saw Afford Rent-a-car WX18 WHZ going towards Hanley.

Afford Rent-a-car WX18 WHZ in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We walked up onto King Street and we to a the barbers to get his hair cut. After he had the haircut he went to the One Stop shop on park Street. At the shop Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We continued along Park Street and we re-joined King Street further down. We carried on forwards to City Road and we walked across the car park and through the alley into Christchurch Street. We turned right into Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went up stairs top chill out and wait to go out later. Matthew also drank a bottle of Coke. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on we went out in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. At the top of the hill we joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around Hanley to Town Road We crossed over the ring road and we joined the A5272 where we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7 to Hanley. We ran through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past the site of Matthew's old school which has now been demolished. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We stopped at Joe's house and Matthew had chicken & chips followed by a Bakewell tart and custard. We turned onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Westport Lake / Hanley 06-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NU18 CYL	Fenton	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NU18 CYL	Westport Lake	Trentham	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NU18 CYL	Trentham	Talke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NU18 CYL	Talke	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NU18 CYL	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Trentham and Joiners Square. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67632 on #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Westport Lake. For this trip we got back on board Shelton Care Groups new minibus NU18 CYL. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. We ran up to Longport and we came off onto the A5271. At Trubshaw Cross we followed the road to the left and we turned right into Westport Lake. We walked all the way around the lake and then we we returned to the minibus after Matthew had used the toilet. Matthew also had a bottle of Coke. We set off onto the A5271 and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross, We turned left onto Newcastle Road and we ran up into Burslem Town Centre. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge. When we got to the A53 we turned right and we ran past Festival park and through Etruria to the A500. We ran down South through Stoke to Trent Vale and we turned left onto A34. We turned left and we ran to Trentham Gardens where we turned left onto the A5035. We ran up to the Toby Inn, but it was busy so we decided to go back up North to Talke. We returned onto the A34 and we ran up to Trent Vale where we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up through Stoke and Longport all the way up to Talke where we turned right onto the A34. We continued North until the road turned right and we parked up at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a carvery with beef and Yorkshire pudding followed by Chocolate fudge cake. When it was time to go We got back on board Shelton Care Group NU18 CYL. We got back onto the Southbound A34 and we ran down to the A500 where we turned South. We ran to Longport and we turned right onto the A527 and up into Porthill. At the top of the hill we turned left onto Wolstanton High Street. We ran through to Newcastle and we ran onto the A53. We followed the one way system around and we turned left onto George Street. At the top of the hill we went onto Shelton New Road and we ran through to Snow Hill. We turned left and we ran onto the ring Road at Hanley. We ran around the ant clockwise ring road to Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to the pub. Highlights of the bus sightings include E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ and First Potteries 37156 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. When it was time to go we got back onto Shelton Care Group NU18 CYL. We ran down Palmerston Road onto the A52 and we turned right. At Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left at Smithpool Road and we turned left at Temple Street. We got up and got off the bus and went upstairs to his room. Matthew chilled out in his room and watched buses out the window. We saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

After a while we went downstairs. Matthew was going out for his tea. We set off on foot onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

As we passed their garage, we saw Afford Rent-a-Car minibus BL67 YFM.

Afford Rent-a-Car BL67 YFM in Fenton

We carried on to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 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 Street 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 ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once we got off the bus we walked out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. As we got to the shared space we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65001 in Hanley

We continued 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 and acrossed the shared space onto Lichfield Street. Matthew went into the bus station and saw an engineer fixing the automatic door on stand D. We went outside the bus station and we stood outside the bus station at the stops outside to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley

We got on the bus 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. 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.

Trip to Hanley / Congleton 03-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67653	Hanley BS	Leek BS	18	First Potteries
MX04 VLP	Leek BS	Macclesfield BS	109	Aimee's
4422	Macclesfield BS	Congleton BS	38	Arriva NW&W
2930	Congleton BS	Haslington opp Oakland Avenue	38	Arriva NW&W
67654	Haslington nr Oakland Avenue	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew also found out about the end of the D&G Bus #77 service. As a result of the Cheshire East Council Supported Bus Service Review, this service will be withdrawn. New service 318 will operate between Alsager, Kidsgrove and Congleton. Matthew was also going out on the bus today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw blue minibus DE02 WKT parked up outside the old Court building.

DE02 WKT in Fenton

the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside Travers Court. A few minutes later the bus to Newcastle appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw required First Potteries 67653 on a #18 to Leek. We got on the bus and we booked to Leek before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once we were in Leek we walked into the town centre to get something to eat. We walked through the arcade onto the A53 and we turned left onto the A523. We turned left at Derby Street and we went to the Coffee Bean Café. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we returned to the bus station. We caught Aimee's MX04 VLP on the #109 to Macclesfield. We got on the bus and we booked to Macclesfield before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we set off out of the bus station onto the A523 and we turned left and went through the town centre. We continued down the valet past Sainsbury's and we climbed out of Leek towards Rudyard lake. We continued into Ruston Spencer before We crossed over the A54 at Bosley and we continued North into Macclesfield. In town we continued onto the A536 and we turned left onto Sunderland Street. We turned left onto Queen Victoria and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2931 on a #130 to Manchester. A few minutes later the bus to Congleton arrive. It was Arriva NW&W 4422. We got on the bus and we booked to Congleton. This was a bus we had been on before in Birkenhead back in September 2011. we got on and booked to Congleton before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we ran through town onto the A536. We ran out of town through Warren in Rode Heath. We ran to the edge of town and we turned left onto the A54. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw D&G 51 on a #318 to Alsager. We walked around the corner to Chatwins and Matthew had a Battenburg cake and a can of Coke. We walked around the corner to the bus station and we waited for a bus forwards to Haslington. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Arriva NW&W 2930 on a #38 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Haslington before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto market Street and we ran down the hill onto Mountbatten Way. We turned left onto Mill Street and we climbed the hill, turning right onto West Street. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A34 and at the following junction we went straight ahead onto the A534. We went out of town through West Heath and then out into open countryside. We crossed the A50 at the Arclid crossroads and we passed a large lake. It was now bright sunshine as we crossed the M6, where we saw an unidentified National Holidays coach going North. On the west side of the m6 we left the A534 and turned right onto Congleton Road and we ran into Sandbach Common where we saw D&G 53 on a #317 to Alsager. After a brief stop we continued on our journey. After a brief stop we went Westwards out of the town onto Crewe Road and through Wheelock. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock Heath and Winterly, passed the pond. We continued into Haslington and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and waited at the bus stop for the next bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later it appeared and it was First Potteries 67654 on a #3 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Slaughter Hill and we ran forwards onto the B5077. We continued through Radway Green into Alsager and we continued along the B5077. We crossed over the A34 and we ran down the A50 into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and down onto High Street through Tunstall. We continued down the High Street an we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw D&G 165 on a #16 to Leek. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on the #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto john Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued to the end of Bethedsa Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. We turned left onto Station Road and we stopped briefly outside the railway station. At the end of station road we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran onto the one-way system and we followed it onto Church Street. After crossing over the A500 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. for tea Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. We saw City Cabs LB11 LVV going towards Longton.

City Cabs LB11 LVV in Fenton

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.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 25-03-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67641	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65039	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Station Road Opp Railway Station	101	First Potteries
65034	Stafford, Station Road Opp Railway Station	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63175	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Stafford. It was also the day of the computer fair in The Dome Leisure Centre. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Hanley. Also we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

A short while later we set out onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus MK67 UEN parked up near to their offices.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEN in Fenton

We stood at the stop to wait for next bus towards Newcastle. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67641 before it returned to Hanley on the #11 service.

First Potteries 67641 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we walked along Hassel Street and we turned right onto Market lane. We went to McDonalds and Matthew had a cup of coke. After we had finished we returned to the bus station along Hassell Street. We waited for the next bus to Stafford. A short while later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the 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 and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston pas the Darlaston Inn which closed. We continued down the A34 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 Western Greyhound minibus WK53 EUT. 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 turned right onto Chell Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walkws South down Station Road and we turned left onto Newport Road. At the big roundabout we continued Southwards onto the A34. We walked down towards The Hough Retail Park and we stopped at the KFC for dinner. Matthew had a chicken fillet burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet and we set off back into Stafford town centre. On the way we saw Arriva Midlands 3911 on a #825 to Lichfield.

Arriva Midlands 3911 in Stafford

We crossed over the big roundabout onto the A518 and we turned right onto Bridge Street. We walk up into the centre of town and we out onto Chell Road. We crossed over into sainsbury's and Matthew used the toilet. We then walked along Chell Road and forwards onto Tenterbanks. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we went into the Park. Whilst we waited for the bus we wemt to the cafe in the park to get a drink of Coke. When we had finished we went out of the park onto Station Road to waited for the bus back to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65034 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we gooked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Station Road and at the end we turned left onto the A518. 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 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 and we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67661 in Newcastle bus station

There was a short wait for the bus back to Fenton so we walked along Hassels Street to McDonalds. Matthew had a cup of Coke and then went to the toilet. We returned to the bus station along Hassell Street. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Newcastle bus station

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. We crossed over City Road and we walked across to Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew wen up to his room to chill out and use is computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw former Wardle Transport & Arriva Midlands minibus YX53 CYZ going towards Longton.

YX53 CYZ in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed by custard. later on Matthew chilled out in his room and used the comnputer and watched television. Matthew had a bath and had some toast for supper. He returned to his room to chill out and use the computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.