Trip to Longton / Newcastle 01-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63117	Longton Interchange	Newcastle BS	22	First Potteries
65041	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
69148	Hanley BS	Norton, opp Robin Hood	8	First Potteries
69148	Norton, opp Robin Hood	Burslem Town Hall	98	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 to college later on. Originally mum shopuld have worked today, but her boss cancelled the shift so she could have time off on her birthday. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Later on we went dowstairs dinner. we went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street past an old pub which has now been reopened as something else. and into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street. We stopped at the cash machine and we went into the market. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We walked back past the bus station we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. 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 left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We before and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We ran up the hill passing First Potteries 67654 on the #22 to Longton and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left into Church Lane. We joined the A34. We then headed into Trent Vale passing E-zec patient transport YN15 FKE. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued onto Hilton Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB and First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63117 as it carried on back to Longton.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #4 to Audley. Matthew used the toilet in the bus station. We waited for a short while and we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waiied for the bus we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #8 to Ball Green. We got on the bus and we booked to Norton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Bethesda Street. We went onto Marsh Street before turning back into Hanley on Trinity Street. We turned onto Stafford Street and we picked up more passengers before heading out of town along Quadrant Road. We headed through Townsend an onto Chell Street. We went through Sneyd Green and we turned left at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. We continued Ford Green Road and up into Norton. At the top of Norton we got up and got off the bus. we Waited for a bus towards Burslem. We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #98 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Burslem before we sat down. We set off onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Market Place and we turned right onto Westport Road and to the old NatWest bank which has now closed. We had already arranged to go out on Friday to celibrate with Matthew. The former natWest bank is new soft play area and cafe. Matthew went upstairs to the toilet. We went downstairs and we set off onto Westport Road and at the end we turned left onto Market Place. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Market Place and we turned right onto the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had a pizza followed by a slice of Lemon meringue pie. Matthew 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 and we ran down the hill to Stoke. joining onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we turned right onto the Northbound A5500. Wew ran through Etruria to Longport and we turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout formerly know as Trubshaw Cross (now the Wayne Walker roundabout) we turned right onto Newcastle Street. We ran up to Burslem and forwards onto Moorland Road. We stopped at the college and we continued doing the welding, making a brick mold for the forthcoming brick production. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We continued onto Newcastle street and at the roundabout we veered left onto the A5271. Due to the road being blocked by the Texaco petrol station we were turned around by the police. We ran back up the A5271 and we turned right onto Newcastle Street. At Furlong Court we turned right onto the one-way system and we joined the A50. We ran through Cobridge and we joined the clockwise ring road around Hanley. We turned onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right onto regent Road. We ran around onto College Road and down the hill into Stoke. Wew turned left onto station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and up the hill intp Fenton. We turned right 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 Newcastle / Longton 29-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67653	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63111	Newcastle BS	Festival Park, Waterworld	4	First Potteries
65028	Blurton, Magdalen Road	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries
67154	Blurton, Pembridge Road	Fenton, Royal Oak	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. was also going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Afford Rent-a-car WM70 CUW.

Afford Rent-a-car WM70 CUW in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we spotted Afford Rent-A-Car WM70 DHN parked up in their garage. Whilst at the bus stop Matthew noticed the trees from the blind school had been dug up and an old painted advert could be seen on the end of the terrace of houses, in preparation for the new sheltered housing complex being built. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67653 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #4 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along Festival Way and we ran in Festival Park where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Festival Way. We walked through Ridgehouse Drive. We ran to the end and we parked up at Morrison's We went to the supermarket and we brought some Shopping. Outside of Morrisons and we got to Starbucks. When we had finished we returned to Fenton with Matthew's weekly shop. We set off onto Ridgehouse Drive and we ran to the end and turned left onto Festival Way. We turned right onto the A53 and we headed up to Etruria. we veered left onto Etriscan Road and we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we headed as if we were going onto the Southbound A500. We turned right onto Garner street where we saw A1 Taxis YM67 WNO. 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 car back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke. We went into Fenton. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Z Carz BN61 RWK parked nearby. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. to chill out in his room. Out of the other window we saw City Cabs SF18 CKG. For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst getting ready we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Wood Lane

D&G 111 in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus SF13 URE going towards Stoke.

SF13 URE in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 32635 running out of service.

First Potteries 32635 in Fenton

Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 65028 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had ttoast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Longton. We set off around 16:01 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Finstock Avenue where we saw where we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Newcastle. We continued along Ripon Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we walked past the stop and we were about to cross over the road when we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67654 in Blurton

As it got closer we saw that it was required First Potteries 65028 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65028 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along A5035 and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Magdalen Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we saw Intercity HX17 OSU parked up. We turned right onto Ripon Road. A shoer time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road. At the end we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We ran past the shops and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We ran to the end we turned left onto Church Road. We ran to Critchlow's Corner and we veered left onto Blurton Road running through Blurton. We crossed the A50 and at Heron Cross lights we went forwards onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end near to Temple Street where we got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Temple Street and back into the residential unit. Matthew went back to his room. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausages, potatoes and carrots followed by millionaire's shortbread squares. Later on we went out to Longton in a car. We went downstairs and 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 right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we went to the Tesco Petrol Station. Once we had filled up with fuel we set off onto Baths Road past the site of the new Costa Coffee drive through. We went to Mc Donakds and we got an Ice Cream. We set off out of McDonalds onto Baths Road. We passed the bus station. We turned right onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and we went upstairs to his room. went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Blurton 22-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 and to Blurton. It was also the first day of the shuttle bus Joiners Square - Berry Hill Road - Victoria Place - City Road - Fenton Health Centre bus service by Stanton's of Stoke. 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 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we watched the digger across the road which had started work on the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #98 to Ball Green. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street. We turned left onto high Street and we went under the A34 and into Morrisons. Matthew did some shopping. When we had finished we returned to Fenton with Matthew's weekly shop. We set off onto Goose Street and we ran to the end and turned left onto the A519. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #99 to Bradeley. We crossed the roundabout onto the onto the A53 and we ran up and over into Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53. We veered left onto Garner street where we saw silver minibus SP09 NTV. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap. once we had finished we got a car back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke. 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. For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke followed by a lemon meringue pie. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 65730 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had ttoast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left again onto Blurton Road and we ran down through Blurton to Heron Cross where we saw Lightning Travel CX04 FNV parked up. We crossed over the A50. We travelled up Heron Cross and we turned left into Grove Road. We continued down into Fenton and we ran down into Stoke. We ran alongside the A500 and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill through Shelton and forwards onto Snow Hill and we parked up in a car park where we saw Harry Shaw KOV 2. We walked up to 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 turned left onto Bethesda Street. We walked up John Street to the bus station and we waited for a taxi back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #3 to Crewe. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. For tea Matthew had lamb mince pasta bake cheese & bacon followed by a arctic roll. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw grey minibus BJ15 XSG parked up. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up at the day centre.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. 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. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Newcastle 27-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67658	Newcastle BS	Norton, opp Robin Hood	98	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Seen parked up outside was black minibus.

WG67 HHJ in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Fenton

We went downstairs and Transport for the trip was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we stopped at the charity shop to pic something up. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. We got out of the taxi and we visited Carphone Warehouse. We cross ed over the Strand and went into the Bennett Precinct. We stopped at Brighthouse and we headed back onto the Strand via Nat West bank. We stopped at the cash machine and we wen into the market. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We walked back past the bus station we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set off out of Tesco and onto Baths Road. We saw grey minibus SF19 OSD. We turned left onto King Street and we ran through Foley where we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley. into Fenton. We continued onto City Road and We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs We walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. where we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We waited for a bus towards the Norton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #98 to Ball Green. We got on the bus and we booked to Norton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #22 to Longton. and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We crawled into Longport and up the hill to Burslem where we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #98 to Newcastle. There was an unidentified Johnstons coach parked up on Newport Road. The road were still busy as we went up Moorland Road. We went over Smallthorne Roundabouts and down Ford Green Road where we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #11 to Newcastle. We continued Ford Green Road and up into Norton. we got up and got off. We turned left into Saint Nicholas avenue and we ran into the estate. 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 by car. 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. 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 / Barnfields 09-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47520	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63101	Hanley BS	Barnfields, Wallbridge Drive	18	First Potteries
63115	Barnfields, Wallbridge Drive	Hanley BS	18	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 Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For dinner he had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on we went out to Hanley park. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off down City Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto the A52. where we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #25 to Keele. We continued past the station and we turned left onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and we stopped on The Avenue. we walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. we saw D&G 106 on a #23 to Blurton. We walked through the park and we saw the new cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back to Fenton we got in the car and we set off along The Avenue and onto Boughey Road where we saw Travel Express YJ61 HAU. We turned left onto Cauldon Road and we ran down to the A52 where we turned right. We continued along the A52 past the railway station and onto City Road. We ran u the hill and to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP going towards Hanley.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP in Fenton

Later on we went out for tea on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and we brought sandwiches, a flapjack and a bottle of Coke. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned right onto City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 47520 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew ate his tea. It was sandwiches, a flapjack. We waited for a bus towards Leek. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65032 on a Kingfisher service to Cheadle.

First Potteries 65032 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards continued waiting for the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 63101 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Barnfields before we sat down. Whilst awaiting departure time we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #7A to Biddulph. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley we crossed the river and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63101 before it continued to Leek.

First Potteries 63101 in Barnfields

Once off the bus we set off on foot towards the town centre. We waited for the next bus back to Hanley it was First Potteries 63115 on a #18 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Barnfields

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station onto A523 and we turned left onto the Southbound A53. We ran down the hill towards the bottom of town and we passed the site of the new McDonalds. We ran over the old railway line and past Morrisons and we ran out of the town and up the hill to Ladderedge. We continued onto Longsdon and through the fast section of road down towards Endon. We ran through Endon into Stocton Brook and we continued into Badderley Green. We crossed over the old railway line again and we ran up to Sneyd Green where we turned left onto Berwick Road. We turned left onto Milton Road and we ran up the hill. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran past Central Forrest Park into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road. We wen forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. Once off the bus we went outside the bus station to get a taxi back towards Fenton. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew returned to his room to chill out and drink his bottle of Coke. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Tunstall 06-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67654	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67154	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 later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street church DN03 WKK.

Temple Street church DN03 WKK in Fenton

A short time later we saw grey minibus SB66 FZW.

grey minibus SB66 FZW in Fenton

Once Matthew had finished his breakfast he chilled out in his room until it was time to go to the day centre. We saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ in Fenton

we went downstairs. We went out to catch the bus. We set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop the flat we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #11 to Newcastle. We continued walking down to The Range and we did some shopping. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67654 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street past the old Woolworths store which people hope will be a Primark. We turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. the bus station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw D&G Bus 52 on the #43 to Badderley Green. Matthew decided to go to the toilet so we let that bus go. we saw First Potteries 65032 on a #101 to Stafford. Afterwards we waited for the next bus to Fenton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 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 67154 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67154

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus MK67 UEH parked up in their garage. we 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 right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went straight onto to Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued forwards onto Scotia Road. We followed the road to the left onto Williamson Street and we saw Stanways OIG 5670 parked up. we turned right onto High Street. We parked up in the square and we walked around the corner to the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had Gammon, chips and egg washed down by a can of Coke. This was followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. When we had finished we returned to the car and we returned to Fenton. We set of up High Street and we turned sharp right onto the by-pass. We ran past Asda and onto Scotia Road. We ran into Burslem and forwards onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Hanley and we ran Clockwise around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and into Stoke. At the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Trent Vale. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we walked up the road. We continued forwards onto King Street to the barbers so Matthew could get his hair cut. After we had finished we got in the car and we set off along King Street. We continued onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A500. We ran Southward down the A500 to Hanford and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we stopped at McDonalds. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto the Southbound A34. We ran down to Hanford and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to Sideway roundabout and we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead. We ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and follows the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled in his room on his computer. He watched some television and he also had a can of Coke. 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 Burslem / Newcastle 03-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37156	Hartshill, Nelson Road	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
63112	Newcastle BS	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in Blurton and he was going to his day service. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 10:15 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Later on we were going shopping. Around 11:00 we got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we passed First Potteries 63113 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 Bennetts Travel AXZ 9470. 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 left the retail park and we joined the Southbound A500. We came off at Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53. At the roundabout by Festival Park we did a U-turn and went Westwards. We veered left onto Etruria Old Road. and we turned right 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 the plan was to find a cake shop for dessert. We circled under the A53 and we joined the Northbound A53. At Cobridge we turned left onto Waterloo Road and we ran into Burslem. After a brief stop in market Square we veered left onto Market Street and stopped once again. We turned right onto Scotia Road and right into Newcasle Street. We turned left onto Woodbank Street and we crossed the A50 onto Zion Street. We turned right onto Nile Street and right onto Adelaide Street. We turned left onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge into Hanley. We ran around the ring Road and we turned left onto Snow Hill. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and and we ran up towards Hartshill. We turned left onto Victoria Street and at the lights we turned ;left onto the A52. We stopped at at shop and we brought a Manchester tart. Once we had finished Matthew decided that he wanted to catch a bus home. We went into Noah Ark for Matthew to use the toilet and to have a small Coke. We crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a double decker approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37156 in Hartshill

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Hartshill Road. We passed the Noah's Ark pub and Just after the pub we turned left by the Co-operative Food store and we headed to the hospital. As we traveled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Hanley and Roseville WF11 WHC. We bounced our way through the hospital grounds over the severe speed bumps and we joined the North bound A34. We turned right at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the Southern end. We got up and got off the bus and we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65001 in Newcastle bus station

On layover on Stubbs Street was D&G Bus 125.

D&G 125 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for the next bus back to Blurton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 51 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 51 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63112 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

As we queued to get on the bus we saw First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Stafford pull up along side.

First Potteries 65042 in Newcastle bus station

Once First Potteries 63112 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ & E-zec patient transport OU18 CEF. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63112 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63112 in Blurton

We walked around the corner and we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969 heading through Blurton.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969 in Blurton

We got home around 14:00. Matthew had a drink of dandelion & burdock and ate his Manchester tart. We finished writing the weekend's Blog and around 16:30 we set off to the residential unit. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive ad we turned left on Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and int heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW parked up nearby. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange and we said goodbye to Matthew for a few days. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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 Leek / Hanley 16-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67660	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63096	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	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 to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Leek. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Christchurch Street whwre we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook and we saw Stanton's of Stoke RIG 2987 coming the other way. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre. It is hoped that there will be a new McDonalds in Leek sometime soon. We turned left onto St Edwards Street and left onto the A523 towards Macclesfield. We turned right onto Abby Green Road. It was not where we wanted to turn so we turned around and headed back onto the A523. We took the next right turning and parked up by Sainsbury's where we parked up. Once we parked up Matthew went into Sainsbury's and had a breakfast in the cafe washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the A523. We turned right onto St Edwards Street and right onto the A53. We ran out of lee town centre and we climbed the hill up towards Ladderegde. We continued through Longsdon and down towards Endon. We continued down through Stockton Brook and we turned left onto the A5009. we ran through Baddeley Green and into Abbey Hulton. We continued under the railway line and into Bucknall. At the light we ran forwards onto the A52 and towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and right onto the private road up the the and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 229 outside the baths. We came out of the other side and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left 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. We saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FFE heading towards Hanley.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FFE in Fenton

A short time later we saw Autocabs PO61 JXD heading towards Stoke.

Autocabs PO61 JXD in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus CN56 OSW also going into Stoke.

CN56 OSW in Fenton

Also seen was Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC running towards Stoke.

Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY heading towards Heron Cross.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67660 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 saw First Potteries 67653 on a #23 to Newstead. We went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Stoke road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We turned right onto Avenue Road and we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #23 to Newstead. 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. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #21 to Trentham. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and we stopped at McDonalds for tea. Matthew had a big mac and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we continued along Parliament Row and into the market. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square past the HSBC bank onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Pall mall and we walked past radio stoke and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63096 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63096

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. 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.