Trip to Newcastle / Festival Park 07-09-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
158	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	D&G Bus
63176	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. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. In the morning Matthew out on the bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital 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. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we went to Queens Gardens where Matthew had a can of Coke. Once we had finished the drink we set off onto the A527 and we turned into the bus station. We waited for a bus towards the Hanley. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to the Cherry Tree before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road where we saw ABC Supreme YR20 DTF. and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and we crossed over the A500. after running under the railway line we followed the A52 around to the left running parallel to the railway line. We then turned left onto to station Road. railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 158 before it carried on back to Biddulph.

D&G 158 in Hanley bus station

Once in the bus station Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we First Potteries 63176 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63176 in Hanley bus stationn

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65729 on a #3 to Crewe. 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. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the Co-op food store. Matthew brought a small can of Coke. We went outside onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For dinne Matthew had pastie and chips followed by a bakewell tart. We went downstairs and 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 65732 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home When we got home Matthew had toast and a small bottle of Coke. Later on we went to Fesival Park. We got in a car and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and we continued onto Blurton Road. In Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50. We ran up to Sideway and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at Etruria and we went eastwards along the A53 where we saw First Potteries 67663. At Festival Park we turned left onto Festival Way and right onto 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 is a new drive through Starbucks that is currently being built. 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 where we saw First Potteries 67656. We turned left onto the Soutbound A500 and we ran through Shelton and Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a jam filled sponge. 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 SF59 JCY. Another vehicle seen was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up at the day centre. 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 Hanley / Tunstall 13-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63100	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67662	Hanley BS	Tunstall, Asda superstore	3	First Potteries
65692	Tunstall, Washington Street	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
65004	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	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 and going to visit uncle Dave 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 65004 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65004 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We 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 right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Tunstall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall. 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 saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. We got up and got off the bus. When we got to Tunstall we walked up High Street 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 set off down the High Street. We turned left onto Williamson Street and we waited for the bus back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65692 on a #3 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 Williamson Street and we joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted in Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout 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. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer whilst waiting to go see uncle Dave. We saw taxi minibus BN62 ZXG going towards Heron Cross.

BN62 ZXG in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz Iveco minibus GK02 NWJ heading towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road we saw white minibus LX03 MKM. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. We saw beige minibus DF08 KHU parked up in the street. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue we saw Travel Express BG61 KTJ parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. On Temple Street we saw silver minibus SF19 RGV parked up nearby. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 24-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63100	Hanley BS	Longton, stop B	11	First Potteries
67656	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out 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 RX18 GZW parked up in the Street.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW 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 42553 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #3A to Talke.

First Potteries 32639 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Stafford Street. We visited Wilko and we brought a can of Fanta orange. Once we had finished shopping we walked back towards the bus station and we watched the festival. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 4051 VT on a #61 to Bradeley. At the festival we watched the dancers who were dancing in mud, we saw some people doing graffiti art and we saw people constructing unusual bikes. After we had seen the sights we returned to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 37158 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We waited for a bus to Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton, we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road we saw Scraggs 6626 VT. 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 and we saw First Potteries 63118 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down The Strand and we turned right into the Bennett Precinct. We visited the Baguette shop and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Coke. He also had a Manchester tart. when we had finished in the shop we walked back to the bus stop on The Strand. Matthew ate his sausage roll and drank a can of Coke. We waited for a bus to Fenton. After a while we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site. We set off onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We walked onto City Road. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and waked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we walked up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We cut through onto Temple Street. We went back to the back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road, We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into KFC. Matthew had a chickenburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink can of Fanta Orange. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 02-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67604	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67656	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 to Hanley later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. When it when time to go we went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued down the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven GF18 CSV. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We joined the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We went under the A53 and we wen to the cinema. Once we got their we decided to go on to Newcastle. We left Festival Park and we joined the Westbound A53. We ran through Etruria and up into Basford where we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #4 to Hanley. We continued onto the one-way system and at the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned right and we went to the cinema car park. We parked up and we went to the cinema. For dinner we had a hot dog and cup of Coke. We went to see Toy Story 4. After we had seen the film we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. We joined the one-way system and we joined the A52 towards Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we turned right onto Cemetery Road. We turned left onto Avenue Road and right onto Cauldon Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to chill out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Lucky Seven SJ13 DLE parked up in Manor Road.

Lucky Seven SJ13 DLE in Fenton

Also seen was Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC going towards Stoke.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67604 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67604 in Fenton

After a while we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 986 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Fenton

Also heading towards Stoke was Afford Rent-A-Car copper coloured minibus YO19 AXC.

Afford Rent-A-Car YO19 AXC in Fenton

Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. Later on we went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. As we had missed the Hanley bus we crossed over the road and we walked up to the stop by Philpots to wait for a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67604 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We 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 turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We walked into Tontine Square past the new KFC. Once we had finished we walked down onto Stafford Street. We walked along Stafford Street. We stopped at the dessert shop and Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake and Afterwards went to the toilet. When we had finsihed we set off onto Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 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. 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. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs. to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Crewe 29-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
114	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
100	Newcastle BS	Crewe, Railway Station	85	D&G
110	Crewe, Crewe Arms Hotel	Newcastle BS	85	D&G
63179	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out on the bus to Crewe and we were going for a train ride later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

When it was time to go we went downstairs and we set off on foot towards the bus stop on City Road. Whilst we waited for the bus to Newcastle we saw Herdman Coaches OIB 3514. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. The seat in front was empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G 114.

Inside D&G 114

We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of D&G 114.

D&G 114 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus to Crewe. A short while later D&G 100 appeared on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G 100 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Crewe before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran down onto the A34. We went Northwards to the next roundabout and then we turned left onto the Southbound A53. We turned right onto Blackfriars Road and we continued up the A525. We ran through Thistleberry and past Hampton's scrap yard. At the roundabout went straight and went up the hill towards Keele. We turned left into the campus and onto University Drive. At the end we turned left and ran through the university. We came out into Keele village and after a brief stop we continued along Station Road and we re-joined the A525. We headed Westwards into Madeley we saw D&G Bus 138 on a #85 to Hanley. We ran past the pool and we turned right into Izaak Walton Way. We turned right onto Moss Lane and we re-joined the Eastbound A525. We turned left onto New Road and we headed Northwards up the the A531. We ran through Wrinehill and Betley and we ran forwards onto Main Road. We ran through Weston and we turned left onto Weston Road. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto the A532 and we ran into Crewe and we saw D&G Bus 53 on a #85 to Hanley. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A534 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed along the A534. We saw Arriva NW&W 2611 on a #37 to Northwich. We continued along the road to the cafe. Matthew had a can of Coke. Afterwards he had a burger and chips. hightlights of the buses we saw whilst eating include First Potteries 67656 on a #3 to Hanley. When we had finished eating we set off back towards the bus stop. we saw Arriva NW&W 2544 on a #37 to Crewe. Once at the bus stop we waited for a D&G bus back towards Newcastle. A short while later we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #85 to Hanley.

D&G 110 in Crewe

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A534 and we turned right at the roundabout onto the A523. We continued straight onto Weston Road and we turned right onto Main Road. We ran through the village of Weston and out of the other side. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto the A531. We continued Southwards through Betley and Wrinehill and we turned right onto New Road. We joined the Westbound A525 and we ran into Madeley village. We ran past the pool and we turned right onto Izaak Walton Way. We turned right onto Moss Lane and we re-joined the Eastbound A525. We ran out of town and we veered right onto Station Road and into Keele village. We ran into the campus and past the student union before turning right onto University Drive. We re-joined the A525 and we ran down the hill towards Newcastle. We past Hampton's scrapyard and Thistleberry. We ran forwards onto Blackfriars Road and we turned left onto the A53. We turned right on to the Southbound A34 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We ran into the bus station and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

We waited for the bus to be readied for service and we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and 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 saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.. 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 67663 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthew waited in his room because we were going to take him out to a barbecue and on a train ride. We arrived around 17:00 and we went downstairs and got in the car. 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. At the lights we went straight onto Blurton Road before turning left and joining the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Normacot and we came off the A50 at Meir. We joined the Northbound A520 and we ran through Weston Coyney and up to Cellarhead. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran out to Kingsley Moor before we veered left to continued along the A52. We ran through Kingsley and we went down the hill to Froghall. At the bottom of the road we turned right into the railway station and we parked up. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards he sat down whilst I queued up to get his barbecue food. Matthew had a burger and a sausage bap. he washed this down with a bottle of Irn Bru from the car. Just before 18:30 we went and sat down on the train to wait for departure. Locomotive for the journey was Whiston, an Austerity tank engine usually based at Foxfield. We sat down in the Tourist Second Open coach 4354. We waited for the engine to run around the carriages and then we set off. It was the first time that Matthew had been on a train with me for at least 2 years! We set off Northwards and ran non stop through Consall. The train stopped at Cheddleton for the crossing gate to be opened and for the steam engine to take on more water. We continued Northwards up to Leekbrook Junction. After a brief stop we continued Northwards onto the Ipstones Branch. This was the first time Matthew had been on this part of the line. We set off up the steep 1 in 40 gradient and the engine really had to work hard to pull the 4 carriages up the hill. As we battled up the large chunks of ash came through the windows and covered the tables. We ran flat out up the hill past the site of the old Bradnop station and out into the open moorland. Before we reached Apesford Crossing we came to a stand for around 15 minutes and we appeared to run out of steam. After the wait we continued to the crossing. We stopped at threshing barn crossing as booked due to poor visibility. The guard watches the train through the crossing before getting back on the train. We continued to the current end of the line just short of the B5053 and Whiston ran around the carriages for the journey back. Whilst we were stopped I went to the brake van and purchased another bottle of 7up for me and Matthew to share. We set off down the hill and we stopped for Threshing Barn crossing. We also stopped at Apesford. We started the steep decent and we made another unscheduled stop. We continued down the hill and into Leekbrook Junction station. We travelled back South through the tunnel towards Cheddleton. After running through the tunnel we stopped in Cheddleton station. We had a stop for around 25 minutes and some of the passengers took advantage of the stop to go to the pub. The locomotive took on water and me and Matthew got off the train and had a look around. We got on the front coach and walked back through the train to our coach. We got back on and waited departure time. The locomotive back onto the train and sounded the whistle for about 30 seconds. Everyone came scurrying back from the pub! We set off and we continued South to Consall. We then did the last couple of miles back down to Froghall and then we got up and got off the train. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards went to the other end to have a look at the locomotive. We met back up with mum and then we went back to the car. Matthew enjoyed his train ride and perhaps we will do it again some time soon. Once in the car we drove off the car park onto the A52 and we went Westwards to Cellarhead. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran South to Meir. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went up the stairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. We said goodbye and Matthew settled down in his room. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Trentham Gardens / Stoke 30-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
67656	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Trentham Gardens later on. He spotted a things to do in Manchester centre on today such as the walk and enjoyed the ice cream. 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 67654 on a #11 to Newcastle. In the morning Matthew went to Trentham Gardens. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran down to Hanford. We turned left onto the A34 and we went past the old entrance to Trentham gardens to the roundabout. We turned right at the roundabout and we parked up in the car park. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich and a breakout. We walked clockwise around the lake to the lakeside café and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a twister. Once we had finished eating we continued around the lake and back to the car. Once we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto the A34. We headed North and we turned right onto the A500. We ran up to Stoke and we came off onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we followed the A52 and we ran forwards onto Station Road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Keele. We turned right onto College Road and left onto Ashford Street. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up to Snow Hill. We turned left onto the roundabout onto Shelton New Road and we stopped at a car place. we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #101 to Stafford. When we had finished we ran back towards Shelton on Shelton New Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned left at Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. At the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 65033 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Fenton

Also seen was grey minibus SB66 FZW going towards Stoke.

SB66 FZW in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHN also going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHN in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Lucky Seven BX62 FYP heading towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven BX62 FYP in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 142 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 142 in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a jacket potato with beans followed by cake. Later on Matthew went to Stoke on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road and we walked down to the stop by Travers Court. The bus appear and it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52 were we saw First Potteries 63174 on #11 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We then walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 65033 on a #11 to Hanley, ABC Supreme EN14 CHF & First Potteries 67156 on a #21 to Hanley. After we had finished in the pub we walked outside to the bus stop. A few minutes later First Potteries 67656 appeared on the #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and over the A500. We went under the railway line and forwards onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we walked between the flats onto Temple Street and back top the residential unit. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Biddulph 20-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67654	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67652	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
150	Biddulph BS	Knypersley, Woodland Street	93	D&G
67155	Knypersley, Woodland Street	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
67640	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast 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 silver minibus AE56 GZX stopped in the street opposite.

AE56 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 in Fenton

Later on we set off on foot to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we walked through 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 41499 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. A few minutes later we saw the bus appear and it was First Potteries 67654 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67652 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. and we set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane we turned right onto the A527 and we ran down the hill through Fegg Hayes and up into Brindley Ford. We continued up towards Knyperlsey and we turned left onto Brown Lees Road. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned right onto the High Street and we stopped at the cafe Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down the High Street and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We decided to do the next bus which was D&G Bus 150 on a #93 Biddulph Moor circular. We got on the bus and we booked to Knypersley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto Wells Street. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got back to the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer whilst he waited to go to uncle Daves for tea. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX going towards Stoke.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

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

D&G 44 in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 67657 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67657 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was white minibus NJ57 XHB going towards Stoke.

NJ57 XHB in Fenton

Also seen outside the garage was Afford rent-a-car CN68 JJL parked up.

Afford rent-a-car CN68 JJL in Fenton

Later on we went to uncle Dave's. We set off onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We walked onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto Hallam Street. We turned right onto Elsing Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car CN68 FRJ in their yard. We turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. We went back to the back to the residential unit. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Tango orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Bentilee 09-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
63176	Stoke, adj stop M	Bentilee, Cowley Way	11	First Potteries
65040	Bentilee, Cowley Way	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 to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. In the morning Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting to out later. When it was time to go we set off onto temple Street and walked through onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Newcastle. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-a-car minibus YN68 VCC.

Afford Rent-a-car YN68 VCC in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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. We got off the bus we walked up Church Street and we turned left onto Campbell Place. We stopped at Jay's Cafe and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. Onc e we had finished we set off back along Campbell Place and right onto Church Street. We stopped at the One-Stop Shop and Matthew used their computers there. Once we had finished in the One Srop Shop we walked back onto Church Street and across to the bus stop where we waited for a #11 to Bentilee. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We continued Eastwards onto King Street and we ran through Foley and under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we stopped outside the old job centre. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill into Adderley Green. After we crested the hill we ran down to the roundabout and we turned left onto the A5272. We ran for around 1/4 mile and we turned right onto Beverley Drive and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we continued walking along Beverly Drive almost to the other end of the estate and we stopped at the Oatcake Shop. Matthew had a cheese oatcake. we set off back down Beverley Drive and we walked back to Moffat Grove. We returned to the stop to wait for a #11 back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a First Potteries Scania Omnicity approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65040 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Beverley Drive and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We continued onto the one-way system onto Commerce Street. Due to the road work we continued along Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned left onto Normacot Road and we crossed the roundabout 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 the bus. We walked back along City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room to wait for time before going around to uncle Dave's. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw Stoke-on-Trent city council minibus LK17 DVV going towards Hanley.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DVV in Fenton

Also seen was Lucky Seven SJ05 MJV heading towards Longton.

Lucky Seven SJ05 MJV in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65040 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Z Carz minibus YJ62 RCO going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YJ62 RCO in Fenton

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