Trip to Hanley / Shelton 14-09-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65039	Hanley BS	Shelton, Etruscan Street	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going out for dinner with me and later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Premier Travel DL11 GXP.

Premier Travel DL11 GXP in Fenton

We can't visit today. Somebody is waiting for a test we saw grey minibus AO67 VWH going towards Heron Cross.

AO67 VWH in Fenton

Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Stafford. We saw First Potteries 67659 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Shelton before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately we saw Stanton's of Stoke DK03 NTD. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back down Shelton New Road and we headed as if we were going onto the Southbound A500. We turned right onto Garner street where we saw grey minibus OU68 CHJ. and we headed to the food truck. Whilst there Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring with egg washed down with a can Coke. once we had finished we got a taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. to chill out in his room. Out of the other window we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. In the morning we went for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. We went upstairs for a short while and then we got ready to go out. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran forwards onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We headed towards Birches Head and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and up to Smallthorne roundabout. We continued onto High Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the A527 and down the hill to Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old School which has been demolished and is going to be a new retirement complex. We continued through Bradeley and at the end of the road we turned left onto Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left into Saint Nicholas Avenue and we ran into the estate. we ran to the far end and we stopped just off Barks Drive. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit. We came out of the estate along St Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs 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 Crewe / Newcastle 04-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
N44 DMV	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Newcastle 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 67650 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Burslem in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem past the site of the old data company which is going to be a new Lidl supermarket. and around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked past the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4489 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4170 on a #84 to Chester. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off 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 joined 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 A5o into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 65705 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65705 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a piece of cake. Later out Matthew went out to Newcastle our space. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We saw transport for the trip was Lucky Seven minibus N44 DMV. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran under the railway line before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran up a couple of junctions and we came off at Shelton New Road. We ran along the B5045 and through Hartshill and we ran forwards onto the A52 and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Ryecroft. We continued onto Knutton lane and we turned left onto Dunkirk. We turned right onto Poolside and we arrived at Our Space. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards used the play equipment. He also had a can of Coke. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi we set off along Stanier Street. We turned right onto John O' Gaunt's road and left onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. 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 15-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67648	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63176	Hanley BS	Tunstall, adj stop M	3	First Potteries
142	Tunstall, adj stop A	Congleton BS	94	D&G
135	Congleton BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G
63113	Tunstall, adj stop B	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus 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 Z Carz YS09 LWV going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Meir. we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67648 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street 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 saw D&G 157. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Tunstall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down. We 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 we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned 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 Burslem 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. We turned right onto Tunstall High Street and towards the top end we got up and got off the bus. We waited for #94 bus to Congleton. A short time later D&G Bus 142 appeared on the #94 to Congleton. We got on the bus and we booked to Congleton. We set of up the High Street and we turned right onto Furlong Road. We ran up to the A527 and we ran through Turnhurst and down the hill towards Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill into Brindley Ford and we continued up to Knypersley. We turned right into Park Lane left into Woodlands Street. We turned right onto Church Close and we turned left onto Church Road. We continued onto Princess Street and we turned left onto Well Street. We turned right onto Biddulph High Street and left onto South View. We stopped briefly on Wharf Road and we continued down to the roundabout. We turned right onto the A527 and we headed Northwards. We ran through Whitemore and Mossley and we ran past Congleton railway station. We ran into town and we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Market Street and we turned right onto Bridge Street. We went to the pub and Matthew had dinner. He had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, was down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned down Bridge Street and onto Market Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Tunstall. A short time later we saw it was D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle. We set off onto Market Street and we turned right onto Lawton Street. We joined the Eastbound A527 and we ran past Congleton railway station. We continued out of town through Mossley and Whitemore and we went into Biddulph. We went along the by-pass and we turned left onto Wharf Road. After a brief stop at Biddulph bus station we turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto Well Street and left onto Princess Street. We crossed over the roundabout onto Church Road and we turned right onto Church Close. We turned left onto Woodland Street and right onto Park Lane. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Knypersley into Brindley Ford. We continued down the hill to Fegg Hayes and up the other side towards Turnhurst. We crossed the roundabout and we veered left onto Furlong Road. At the end we turned left onto Tunstall High Street. In the centre of Tunstall we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #3A 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 the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. After going past the town hall we entered the bus station via Bagnall Street. Once we got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 116 in Fenton

Also seen was maroon minibus VB60 BAZ going towards Heron Cross.

VB60 BAZ in Fenton

After a short while we saw silver minibus SF15 HTN heading towards Stoke.

SF15 HTN in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Travel Express GJ03 LFE running towards Hanley.

Travel Express GJ03 LFE in Fenton

A short time later we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to the chip shop. We went downstairs and we set off Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we visited the chip shop. After we brought the food we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew had his tea. We had sausage, chips and gravy. Matthew went 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 Hanley / Sneyd Green 30-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67158	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 out on the bus and going for tea with me and mum and uncle Dave. 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 D&G Bus 112 on #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew visited the health centre before going out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw D&G Bus 121 on a #40 to Longton. We turned left onto Baker Street and we crossed over Glebedale Road and visited the health centre. After we had finished we set off onto onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UET.

Afford rent-a-car MK67 UET in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 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. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries Shopping centre. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a cup of Coke and some popcorn. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw The Frozen 2 at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street. When we had finished we set off through the shopping centre. We walked down Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #7A to Biddulph. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

we got on the bus. We booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67158 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67158

We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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. 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 cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window before going out for tea later on. We saw silver minibus DX69 YFN. we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line before we crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system in Stoke town centre and we turn ed left onto Lonsdale Street. We turned right onto Fleming Road and left onto London Road. we turned left onto Wolseley Road. London Road. We went around the one way system onto Church Street we turned right onto Liverpool Road and right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Glebe Street. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill and we went forwards onto Etruria Vale Road. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped at the college. After a brief stop we turned left onto Cemetery Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill to Snow Hill and we went forwards onto 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 right and we went to the retail park to visit Poundland. In the news recently they are planning to build a new Lidl store on the A53 next to Festival Park. Once we had finished shopping we left Festival park and we went under the flyover onto the Westbound A53 onto Etruria Vale Road. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and left onto Cemetery Road. We turned left onto Caledonia Road and right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we went up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Around 16:30 we went came to pick up Matthew to go out for tea. Matthew came downstairs and we went to pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we ran down the hill and picked up uncle Dave. under the railway line towards Stoke and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We turned left to follow the A52 towards the railway station and we continued towards joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road and we ran towards Birches Head. We continued onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green. We turned right onto the A53 and we ran Northwards up to the pub. We pulled into the car park and and parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and mum and uncle Dave found a table. After Matthew had sat down we ordered the food. Matthew had gammon egg and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had red velvet cheesecake with custard. When we had finished we set off onto the Northbound A53 and we turned right onto Newford Crescent. We turned right onto Maunders Road and we ran forwards onto Millrise Road. At Milton Crossroads we turned right onto the A5009 we ran through Abbey Hulton into Bucknall and we ran forwards onto the A52. We crossed over Joiners Square roundabout and we continued towards stoke. Near to the railway station we followed the A52 alongside the railway and under the railway line. We joined the Southbound A500 and we veered left onto Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and at Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto the Church Road and right onto the A5035. As mum wasn't very well we dropped her of in Blurton before returning to Fenton. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right on to Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs 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 Wolstanton / Longton 23-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in Blurton, and we were going out to do some shopping later on. We were also going to uncle Dave for a Christmas party. Matthew got up around 10:15 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum arrived home around 10:30 and we sepnt time chilling out before going shopping. Around 11:45 we got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we passed First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Newcastle. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we saw The Traveller Choice 7 HXP going Eastwards. At Sideway we joined the Northbound A500 where we saw Arriva Midlands 2988 on the #164 to Hanley. We continued Northwards and we turned left onto Adsa. After parking up we went in the supermarket. Matthew used the toilets and afterwards we went around and did the shopping. When we had finished we decided to go have dinner. We decided to go to Britannia Cafe in Longton. We set of out of the retail park and we joined the Southbound A500. As we ran through Stoke we saw an unidentified Ridleys coach and First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead. We came off the A500 at City Road we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. We ran up City Road and we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran past KFC and forwards onto King Street. As we approached Longton we saw First Potteries 65706 on a #6 to Hanley. We turned right onto Baths Road and we ran past Longton Interchange where we saw D&G 173 on a #50 to Hanley. We joined the hight level A50 and we cam off at the next junction and parked up by Matalan. We walked along Gold Street and we stopped at the sweet shop. Matthew brought a bag of spearmint chews. We went around the corner onto The Strand and we went into the The Britannia Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had 2 sausage and cheese oatcake washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting include D&G Bus 20 on an Engineering test and First Potteries 63173 running out of service. We went outside and we spotted a bus we fancied catching. We saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63114 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. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had arranged to go to the residential unit to pick up some presents. We walked up City Road and we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Fenton

We cut through onto Temple Street and we went upstairs to Matthew's room. We collected the presents and afterwards went downstairs and we met mum outside. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We ran through the Heron Cross lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got back to Blurton around 14:00. We saw The Lambourne NC57 TXH parked by the pub.

The Lambourne NC57 TXH in Blurton

In the afternoon we chilled out and we started the Blog entry for today. Outside we saw white minibus KS08 ATE.

KS08 ATE in Blurton

Later on we went to uncle Dave's. We dropped something off near to home and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. We stopped at the flat to drop something off and we continued along Ripon Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran into Trentham. We turned right onto New Inn Lane and we turned right onto Pacific Drive. We turned left onto Constance Avenue and we stopped to drop something off. We turned around and we turned right onto Pacific Drive. We turned right onto New Inn Lane and left onto Trentley Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Allerton Road and left onto the A34 and we caught up First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford. We turned right onto Whitmore Road and right onto Fairway. We dropped off something and we turned the car around. We ran down Whitmore Road and we turned left onto the Northbound A34. We ran up to Hanford roundabout and we joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke where we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Keele. We ran up Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's. We lit a fire and we set up a buffet. Matthew ate sausages and sausage rolls as well as a can of orange Fanta. He also are chocolate fingers and viscount biscuits. Matthew played computer games and afterwards we made fire cooked toast! We had music videos followed by a DJ set. Around 21:00 we said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off onto Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran back through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton around 21:15. Matthew chilled out and we finished off the Blog before bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 26-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley, Regent Centre	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
44	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
67635	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus 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 E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 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 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 due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road where we saw Viking Travel M455 TCH. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road where we got up and got off the bus. We saw Paul's of Stoke P482 HBA. Once off the bus we walked along Regent Road towards Shelton and we turned right onto Wellesley Street. At snow Hill we went forwards onto Shelton New Road and we stopped at the college. When we had finished we walked back up Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Broad Street and we turned left onto marsh Street. We walked up Brunswick Street and onto Piccadilly. We continued onto Tontine Square and we went into Primark. After buying clothes we walked through the shopping centre and we came out onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Percy Street and we walked up to McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. After a short time we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Fenton.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #7A to Biddulph. 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room. He watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley. went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car YR69 GPX at their garage. We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw grey minibus CE68 GGZ heading towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it approached we saw it was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to 1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Castle walk and we stopped at Wilko. Matthew brought chicken & bacon sandwiches and a bottle of orange. Once we had finished we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We crossed over and we went to the cinema. Matthew had a cup of Coke. He went to the cinema to watch A Last Christmas. After the film Matthew went to the toilet. We walked out of the cinema onto the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67635 in Newcastle bus station

We booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67635 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67635

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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 06-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

Also seen was Intercity PO12 CVC heading towards Stoke.

Intercity PO12 CVC in Fenton

A short time later we saw silver minibus PO56 XFT going towards Heron Cross.

PO56 XFT in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 104 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 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 Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line we saw Ausden Clark KAZ 4524. 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 got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. Once off the bus we headed along Bagnall Street and we turned right onto Albion Street past the town hall. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and onto Parliament Row. We turned left onto Tontine Square and we stopped at the burger van. For dinner Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of Coke. We walked past the new KFC onto Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we placed the First Potteries Network Day ticket under the scanner for the final time for today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #18 to Leek. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs. For tea Matthew had Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Later Matthew went downstairs and we waited for a taxi to take us to Kidsgrove. Transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We went down the hill into Stoke and went under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Longport and we came off onto the A527. We ran up the hill out of the Chatterley Valley and we joined the Northbound A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We turned left onto the Avenue and left onto Clough Hall Road. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Clough Hall Road. We turned right onto The Avenue and right onto the A50. We ran up the hill and we ran down through Goldenhill. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched television in his room. Later on Matthew had a bath. After his bath Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Longton / Etruria 04-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43	Fenton, Albert Square	Longton Interchange	40	D&G
43	Longton Interchange	Fenton, Stewart Street	40	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #23 to Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Longton by bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we stood at the bus stop by Albert Square to wait for a bus to Longton. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 43 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we saw grey minibus CN68 YHJ at the BP garage. We turned left onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. we got up and got off. We set off towards towards Tesco and we saw Z Carz HK57 LFY. When we had finished in Tesco we black cash box. When we had finished shopping we walked back to the bus station. Whilst we waited for the #40 we saw D&G Bus 173 on a #50 to Hanley.

D&G 173 in Longton Interchange

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 43 on a #40 as expected.

D&G 43 in Longton Interchange

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 Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Newcastle. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we crossed over the A50. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran into Fenton and forwards onto Whieldon Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We got up and got off at the stop near to Stewart street. Once off the bus Matthew walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out until. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran North up to Shelton. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and left onto Etruscan Street. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we set of along Etruscan Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran up through Hartshill to the roundabout and we continued forwards onto George Street. We turned left onto Marsh Parade by the old nightclub and right onto Victoria Road. We stopped briefly at Grandma's House and after picking something up we continued onto Victoria Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Trent vale along the A34. At Hanford Roundabout we headed North onto the A500. We ran Northwards up the A500 through Sideway and we came off the road at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had chicken & chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. We went downstairs onto Temple Street. Outside we saw Cabability WF13 YTY parked up nearby. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew also watched television in his room and then had a bath. Later on Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Stoke 29-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67637	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63176	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley and Newcastle later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. We went downstairs and we saw the transport was a lucky Seven Taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square we saw City Centre Central PE12 KFP. We turned right onto the A52 and we turned left onto Ivy House Road. We turned left onto Bucknall New Road and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We turned right onto St Anne's Road and we ran forwards onto Baskerville Road. We turned left onto Eaton Street and we stopped by the health centre. Matthew went to have his teeth checked out. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had his twice yearly check up. when they had finished we walked down Eaton Street and we crossed over the ring road. We walked down Huntbach Street and we crossed over Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. We walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. Whilst we waityed for a bus back to Fenton we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #3A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 67699 in Hanley bus station

Matthew decided to go to the toilet so we let that bus go. we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 67650 in Hanley bus station

Afterwards we waited for the next bus to Fenton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 42553 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 42553 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 42553

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. 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew went out for dinner. We went in a car to Stoke. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We parked up on South Wolfe Street and we walked around the corner onto Campbell Place. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to the car and drove back to Fenton. We set off onto South Wolfe Street and we ran forwards onto Kingsway. We turned right onto Glebe Street and left onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we went under the railway line. We ran up City Road into Fenton and we stopped near to the crossing. We got out of the car and we crossed over the road to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short wait we saw it was First Potteries 67637 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto Hight Street and we walked down to the bottem end. We returned up the High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street. We turned left onto Castle Walk again and we visited Home Bargains. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket. We stopped at Queen's Garden and Matthew drank his bottle of Coke. Once Matthew had finished his drink we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63176 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63176

We set off out of the bus station and we ran onto Barracks Road. We turned right at Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street and into Hartshill. We ran through the village and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and near to the top we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew chilled out in his room on his computer. we we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. For tea Matthew had Paste and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We cut through onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.