Trip to Heald Green / Newcastle 21-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Heald Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Heald Green	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 to Heald green 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 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we turned right onto Glebedale Road where we got out of the car. We continued on foot to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX and we set off onto Christchurch Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke KBZ 2539. We turned onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road We ran under the railway line and then we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran Northwards up to M6 and we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran up to junction 19 and we turned right onto the A556. We ran for a few miles and we joined the Eastbound M56. We travelled up to junction 5 and we turned right onto the A555. We ran along the relief road and we turned right onto Ringway Road. We stopped at the pub and we had dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had some food. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we got in the minibus and we set off back to Fenton. We set off onto Ringway Road. We joined the Westbound M56 and we ran onto the A556. We came off the A556 near to Mere and we joined the Southbound A50. We travelled South through Knutsford. We continued to Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school. In Smallthorne we turned right 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. We saw grey minibus BK15 GVY heading towards Stoke.

BK15 GVY in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 40 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 40 in Fenton

After we saw First Potteries 67643 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67643 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 Christchurch 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 Bentilee / Festival Park 04-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Fenton, Victoria Place	Bentilee, Farleigh Grove	11	First Potteries
63172	Bentilee, Twigg Street	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	11	First Potteries
47519	Hanley BS	Longton, Market Street	6A	First Potteries
67643	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to the The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. 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 Bus 165 on #1 to Meir.

D&G 165 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off 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

Matthew returned to the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his computer. Later on in the morning we went out on the bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street. We crossed over Christchurch Street and we walked through the alley and we cut through onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to the stop near to Philpots. A we waited for a bus towards Bentilee. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We travelled along Dawlish Drive and we got up and got off. Once off the bus we walked Dawlish Drive and we turned onto Latimer Way. We crossed over Ubberley Road and forwards onto Brecon Way. We turned onto Aylesbury Road and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Aylesbury Road and we walked along a path onto Ubberley Road. We continued to the end and we turned right onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive we saw First Potteries 65042 on a #11 to Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Hanley at the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Bentilee

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus We set off 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. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we saw The Travellers Choice BF68 LFH on a #333 to Bournemouth. We turned onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus near to the snooker club. Once off the bus we walked along Bangnall Street and past the town Hall. We stopped at B&M and we did some of Matthews weekly shop. We continued onto to Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Parliament Row. We stopped at the pound bakery and Matthew had a sausage roll. Once we had finished we walked down Percy Street and we continued onto Piccadilly. We turned left Pall mall and we turned right onto Albion Street. At the bottom of Albion Street onto Bethesda Street. We went into the museum and Matthew went around and saw the sights. E saw the replica Spifire and looked at the space exhibit and tried on and Astronauts Helmet. Matthew visited the cafe and had a can of Coke. Afterwards he went to the toilet. After seen a few of the other exhibits Matthew left the museum. We saw Bennetts Travel WU08 SOU outside the museum.

Bennetts Travel WU08 SOU in Hanley

Also seen was Bennetts Travel A14 BNT

Bennetts Travel A14 BNT in Hanley

After a quick walk around there we walked up John Street to the bus station. We went into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 47519 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. 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. 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 the bus we saw Homers Travel coach R10 HTL going up the one-way system.

Homers Travel R10 HTL in Longton

Once off the bus we crossed Market Street and walked up Transport Lane. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had a can of Coke and a Manchester tart. 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 67643 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67643 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton 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. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst we waited for tea. We saw silver minibus RO08 LHH going towards Heron Cross.

RO08 LHH in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bacon and mash with beans followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went to Festival Park by car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. At the bottom of the hill we turned right onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line before turning slight left onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and we ran up through Shelton Towards Hanley. At the end we turned right onto Broad Street. We turned left on to the ring road and left onto Etruria Road. We crossed under the A53 and into Festival Park. At the roundabout we turned left and parked up near to the cinema. Matthew went into the cinema and had a cup of coke. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto the road. We cross under the A53 and we joined Etruria Vale Road. We ran to the end and at Snow Hill we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill through Shelton and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we stopped at the chip shop. We continued along Smithpool Road and we stopped at the end. Matthew ate his sausage from the chip shop. When he had finished eating we set off back along Smithpool Road and we turned right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and 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 / Tunstall 19-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	6A	First Potteries
43877	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65732	Hanley BS	Tunstall, Furlong Road	3A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast 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 67651 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67651 in Fenton

A short time later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67643 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67643 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus SA04 EVL heading towards Stoke.

SA04 EVL in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. 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 we were going to Hanley on the bus, so we set off on foot to the bus stop. We set off along Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. As we walked up the road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 going towards Stoke. When we got to the bus stop we waited for a First Potteries bus. A few minutes later we First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

We crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

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 63098 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 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 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. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. At the top of Lichfield street we saw that old hall Street had been blocked off in order to demolish the old Hanley Bus station. We continued forwards onto Tontine street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We went inside the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 43877 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 43877 in Hanley bus station

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 onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. For dinner Matthew went tout to a café on City Road. We set off onto Christchurch Street and onto City Road. Matthew had a burger and a sausage sandwich was down with a can of Coke. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk. We set off City Road and we crossed over onto Smithpool Road and to the park. Once Matthew had finished we return along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Masterson Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. We used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went out for tea by bus. We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple street. We walked around the corner onto Christchurch Street to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

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. Once off the bus we had a walk around the bus station. We saw First Potteries 65732 on a #3A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 65732 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Tunstall 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. We stopped briefly on the high Street and we continued up the high Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once we had gotten we saw Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU go past. We walked down furlong Road and at Pitts Hill we walked onto the A5271. We crossed over the A527 and we visited the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go we returned to Fenton in a City Centre Central. taxi. We set off onto the A527 and we headed around the top end of Tunstall and down into the Chatterley Valley. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria up to Stoke. We came off onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We continued onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bradwell 11-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67643	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67655	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley on the bus today and out for tea on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew walked to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. We walked along Christchurch Street and across City Road and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. We saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU at Aldi. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road We turned right onto Manor Street and walked to the end. Having crossed over City Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Christchurch Street. We walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon Matthew went out on the bus. 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 Copeland's Tours MIB 542. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67643 on a #6A to Hanley. 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 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. Once we got to the bus station we got up and as the bus was now empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67643 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67643

Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we set off onto Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65001 in Hanley bus station

A short while later we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #6 to Coalville. 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 onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67655 as it continued towards Coalville.

First Potteries 67655 in Fenton

One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. we saw grey minibus SB66 FZW going towards Longton.

SB66 FZW in Fenton

Later on we went to the BET365 stadium to get the football tickets. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we continued forwards onto Grove Road. We saw Z Carz PO55 URU. We walked up the footpath and over the A50. We turned right onto the footpath that runs alongside the A50 and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 905 going Westwards. We walked down to the BET365 stadium and we purchased some tickets for an upcoming match. once we had finished we headed back to the path and we walk alongside the A50. We crossed over the A50 and we came out on Grove Road. We walked forwards onto Wheildon Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. we saw D&G Bus 37 on the #40 Mount Pleasant circular. 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 upstairs and we were already waiting for him to take him out for tea. We quickly got ready and we went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill onto the one-way system. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub where we saw blue minibus SF68 HSY. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had hunters chicken and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 40 on a #94 to Newcastle. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 / Birches Head 18-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
41499	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65042	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast 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 DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 268 running towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 268 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre in the morning Matthew did communication studies. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to Hanley on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to Victoria Place to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41499 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41499 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and went straight on onto Stafford Street. We walked up Tontine Street and around the corner into Tontine Square. We went into Harley's and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished there we walked across the square to the Into Potteries shopping centre. WE went up the escalator onto the first floor and we went to the pattiserie stall outside HMV. Matthew brought a biscuit on a stick. Once we had finished we set off across Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. Matthew went into the pub on the corner of Old Hall Street to use the toilet. AS it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street. We saw First Potteries 53155 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 53155 in Hanley

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 127 on a #9 to Newcastle.

D&G 127 in Hanley

Also seen was First Potteries 41497 on a #8B to Endon.

First Potteries 41497 in Hanley

A short time later we saw City Cabs taxi minibus SF60 AWY heading out of Hanley.

City Cabs SF60 AWY in Hanley

After a while we saw D&G Bus 38 on a #2 to Clayton.

D&G 38 in Hanley

After a while we saw Scraggs Solo 9685 VT on a #44 to Stanley.

Scraggs 9685 VT in Hanley

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67643 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67643 in Hanley

Also seen was First Potteries 67635 on a #3A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67635 in Hanley

Another bus seen was First Potteries 67640 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67640 in Hanley

After a while we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65027 in Hanley

Also seen was D&G Bus 33 on a #85 to Crewe.

D&G 33 in Hanley

Another bus seen was First Potteries 67658 running out of service.

First Potteries 67658 in Hanley

We walked back down Lichfield Street and we stood at the stop outside the bus station and waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65042 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 65042 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew then went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited .Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car and we saw Stanways LIG 2362 going to Hanley. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the a52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 04-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
114	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
32627	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
41501	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	6	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Newcastle and 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 67601 on a #11 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew spent time on the computer. For Dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon Matthew went to Newcastle on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. As we walked down the road we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UER.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UER in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 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. After a short while First Potteries 32627 appeared on the #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and down towards. We saw First Potteries 67637 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 67637 in Newcastle bus station

We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32627 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and headed into Hanley. As we left the bus station we saw First Potteries 67643 on a #7A to Biddulph. We set off along Lichfield Street and onto Stafford Street. After a few minutes we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67647 in Hanley

We carried on towards Debenhams and we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #8 to Ball Green. We headed into Debenhams and we came out though the Intu Potteries shopping centre into Tontine Square. We set off along Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bu station. We stood at the stops outside to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 41501 in Hanley

We booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 41501 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 41501

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. We saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

Matthew went shopping in Stoke. We went downstairs and transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street turned left on City Road. We ran down the hill and joined the A52. We went under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We got onto the one-way system and we turned left onto Lonsdale Street. We followed the road around onto Flemming Street and at the next junction we turned left onto London Road. We passed Sainsbury's and we turned into Iceland. Matthew did his weekly shop and then walked into Stoke. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell Place. We crossed over Church Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we walked back along Campbell Place and onto London Road. We returned to Iceland car park and we went back to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off towards Stoke along London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the road around onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and right onto Lytton Street. We ran alongside the railway line and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Once back at the unit Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.