Trip to Wolstanton / Longton 11-01-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65027	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	Longton TI	22	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 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67663 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 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 67651 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 10:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a bottle of Coke. 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 caught up First Potteries 67662 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We joined the Westbound A50. At Sideway we joined the Northbound A500 where we saw WMAS YN15 FJE. 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. We veered left onto Garner street where we saw grey minibus OU68 CHJ. 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 we got a taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst getting ready we saw Afford rent-a-car CA70 BXY going towards Longton. 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 63099 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 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Blurton

Also seen was First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Blurton

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67651 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ parked up. We turned right onto Ripon Road. There we saw silver minibus RK61 RWY parked up on Pembridge Road. We turned right the A5035 and we walked past the stop and we were about to cross over the road when we saw white minibus YE56 BKD heading towards Longton. We walked back onto Magdalen Road. At the bus stop we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65027 in Blurton

As it got closer we saw that it was required First Potteries 63172 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63172 in Blurton

Matthew which of the single deckers he wanted to do and he chose First Potteries 65027. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive. ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. The taxi appeared and it was an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto baths Road past the site of the new Costa Coffee. We turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end near to Temple Street. We got out of the taxi 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. We saw D&G Bus 134 on a #1 to Park Site. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. 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 Wolstanton / Etruria 04-01-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69172	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Wolstanton on the bus and in light of the national lockdown there: Stay at Home announcement on the today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road we saw Lightning Travel CX04 FNV. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. The second bus was another ex First Manchester Volvo and required. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69172 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 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 we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 where we saw Paul's of Stoke VX51 RBY. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 69172 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Potteries 69172

Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Once off the bus we went outside the bus station to get a taxi back towards Wolstanton. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53. In Etruria we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We continued Northwards and we turned left onto Adsa. After parking up we saw Z Carz DX10 OCR. 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. 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 and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. to chill out in his room we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a bottle of Coke. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road where we saw Z Carz SFZ 7846. We walked down the hill to the park. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We turned right onto Beville street and then left onto Victoria Road. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had ham chicken & rice followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

After tea Matthew went to Burslem. We went downstairs and we saw transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road we turned left onto Town Road and we ran out of Hanley towards Birches Head. We joined the A5272 and we went towards Sneyd Green. We crossed over the A53 and at Smallthorne roundabout we veered left onto Moorland Road. We turned right onto May Street and left onto Dartmouth Street. We went to the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We went outside and we got in a car. We set off onto Park Road before turned left onto Moorland Road. At the roundabout we veered right onto the A5272. We crossed over the A53 and we went into Sneyd Green. We ran into Birches Head and we went forwards onto Town Road. We joined the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At joiners Square roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran near to the railway station and we followed the railway line Southwards. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew headed to his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

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 Stoke / Werrington 29-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67663	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
63097	Stoke, adj stop M	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Square	6	First Potteries
67648	Fenton, Victoria Square	Fenton, Sixth Form College	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 to the day service we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

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

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bu towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and we waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. 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. 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. we walked up Lichfield Street we continued forwards onto Stafford Street. We went into Della's Cafe and Matthew wanted a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the sightings included First Potteries 65692 on a #3 to Crewe. After we had finished eating we went upstairs to the toilet. Afterwards we went downstairs and we set off onto Stafford street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. After a short while the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #6 to Coalville. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. 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 where we saw CMP Travel GU64 MWG. 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. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back down through Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to the old Sixth Form College before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went downstairs and we set off down Victoria Road for a round 1/2 mile and then we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. Matthew went out to get his haircut. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street. Just after the convenience store we stopped at the barbers and Matthew had his hair cut. Once we had finished we got in a car and we set off along back down King Street. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran tu Bucknall. We followed the A52 to the right and we ran through Bucknall up Bank to Werrington. We stopped at the pub and Matthew used the toilet. For tea Matthew went to see Daniel for his birthday. Matthew had a carvery with washed down with a glass of coke. After his tea Matthew had a slice of Birthday cake. When we had finished we set off down the A52 into Bucknall and we turned left to follow the road. We continued through Joiners Square into Stoke and we ran past the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 06-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67661	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63111	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	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 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. we set off onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #22 to Newcastle. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We ran through to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Grove Road. We picked up uncle Dave and we continued down into Stoke. We ran down to Stoke and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We ran past the railway station. We continued on to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A50. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Tesco. We parked up in the top corner of Tesco car park and we walked up to Hanley. As we crossed Marsh Street we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 32630 in Hanley

We continued up Trinity Street and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We saw First Potteries 65029 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65029 in Hanley

A few seconds later we saw Stanton's of Stoke 9975 VT on a #61 to Bradeley.

Stanton's of Stoke 9975 VT in Hanley

We went into Della's Cafe and Matthew wanted a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the sightings included First Potteries 67663 on a #3 to Crewe. After we had finished eating we went upstairs to the toilet. Afterwards we went downstairs and we set off onto Stafford street. We turned left onto trinity Street and we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67662 in Hanley

We continued onto Etruria Road and we cut through into Tesco car park and we got in the car. We set off onto the clockwise ring road and we turnd right onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Wood Terrace and we saw A1 Embassy NJ08 YRV in their yard. We continued onto Cutts Street and we rejoined Broad Street. We saw First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued onto Stoke Road and we saw a minibus in a side Street. We looped round the side street and we saw Travel Express BG61 HSY. We ran down Stoke road and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran past the railway station and we ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up through Fenton onto king Street and we ran through Foley into Longton. We ran up market Street and right onto Commerce street. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Strand and we turned left onto baths Road. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran along Foley Road. We turnde right onto Longton Hall Road and we ran down the hill into Blurton. At the mini roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got back around 13:00 We chilled out in Blurton for the afternoon and Matthew got read to go back to the residential unit. Around 16:00 we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right on to Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and chilled out. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67661 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. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We stopped at McDonalds and Matthew had chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a coke. Afterwards Matthew visited the toilet. When we had finished we we walked down High Street and we turned left onto Hassell street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #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 out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We then crossed over City Road. We cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. 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 Stoke / Newcastle 03-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
63171	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. 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. We saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Hanley. In the morning Matthew did some baking. Later on we went to Stoke. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We went around the one way system and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Once out of the car we went into the supermarket and we brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road and we drank the bottle of Coke. We returned to the car and we we drove back to Fenton. We set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We followed the one-way system onto Church Street and we turned right onto Liverpool Road. and we veered right onto Eleanora Street. We followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 where we saw Shelton Care Group SF69 FXC. onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. After stopping at the chip shop we turned right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and we ate dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Manchester Tart. In the afternoon Matthew returned to his room and chilled out and used his computer. We waited for me to come and pick him up. Whilst waiting we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. I arrived just before 15:00 and we got ready to return to Blurton for the weekend. A short while later we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle as we were going to Grandma's on the bus. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We saw a Newcastle bound bus approaching we saw it was D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Newcastle

The bus driver didn't see us flag the bus down so he went past. We had to wait for the next Newcastle bus. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road where we saw Intercity PG19 ENH. 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 63171 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63171 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and We saw First Potteries 63100 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. He also had a slice of chocolate log. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 18:00 and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67663 on a #22 to Longton, E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHU and First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 19:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 14-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67639	Hanley BS	Stafford, Madford Retail Park	101	First Potteries
65038	Stafford, Chell Road	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67699	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Stafford 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. we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. 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. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67155 before it returned to Newstead on a #23.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Stafford. We saw Park's of Hamilton BF68 LBL on a #333 to Bournemouth. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required First Potteries 63172 on a #22 to Longton. bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham we saw PMT 207 now owned by the Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society. A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Kent County Council minibus GN05 NRF. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67639 as it continued towards the Gaol Square.

First Potteries 67639 in Stafford

Once off the bus we set off along Foregate Street and we crossed over the roundabout onto Gaolgate Street. We crossed the Market Square and we continued onto Greengate Street and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After eating his food Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we left McDonalds and we set off along Greengate Street. We croosed Market Square and we continued onto Gaolgate Street. We turned the corner onto Chell Road and we waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we book to Newcastle. The bus set off along Chell Road and we ran down to the railway station. We ran around the South end of town and over the river onto Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale where we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #22 to Longton. and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65038 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 65038 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we set off onto Castle Walk and we stopped at heron Foods. We bought a cake and we set off along castle Walk back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 157 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G 157 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus come into the bus station. It was First Potteries 677699 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67699 in Newcastle bus station

We got on booked to Fenton. we sat down. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required Arriva Midlands 3692 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UER. We walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. For tea Matthew had a ham bap and a slice of chocolate cake and cream for afters. 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 Sandbach / Hanley 10-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67663	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
44514	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	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 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 Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set off onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem. We continued up Scotia Road towards Tunstall and we continued onto the High Street and Northwards through Goldenhill. We ran down the hill to Kisgrove and we continued under the railway line and canal into Cheshire. We ran through to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the A5011. We turned left onto the A533 and we ran the last few miles into Sandbach. We followed the A533 Northwards through town and we turned right into the town centre. We parked up on the common and we saw D&G Bus 140 on a #316 to Cooksmere Lane. We walked down the High Street and we stopped at the pub for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and after wards had dinner. He had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked back to the Common. We returned to Fenton in a lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto the A533 and we headed Southwards. We ran down to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the B5011. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran through Kidsgrove. We ran through Goldenhill and we joined the A527 towards the Chatterley Valley. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67663 in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus SF19 AXC going towards Heron Cross.

SF19 AXC in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44515 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUK outside there yard.

Afford Rent-a-car KV19 NUK in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 heading towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67663 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station 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. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street where we saw Warringtons of Ilam BX11 HHG going towards the centre of town.

Warringtons of Ilam BX11 HHG in Hanley

We turned left onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a hot dog and Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Motherless Brooklyn at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street onto Stafford Street we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanley

We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 44514 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 44514 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 44514

Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Park's of Hamilton BF68 LBN on a #548 to Birmingham. We set off out of the bus station and onto john Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 22-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
119	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
160	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	9	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Before that though, Matthew was going to the dentist! It was also Black Friday. 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. we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988. In the morning Matthew went to the dentist. We went downstairs and we got in a car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road at the roundabout. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Bucknall and we turned left onto Bucknall Road. We turned right onto Keelings Road and left onto Bucknall Old Road. We continued onto Hillcrest Street and we turned right onto Garth Street. We parked up on Upper Huntbach Street car park and we walked to the dentist. Matthew visited the dentist but he didn't have any work done today. When the appointment had finished we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Garth Street and we turned left onto Bucknall Old Road. We turned right onto Keelings Road and left onto Bucknall Road. At the bottom of the hill we turned right at the lights onto the A52. We ran up to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and we parked up. We returned to the residential unit where work is currently being carried out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. later on Matthew went to Hanley to collect his dinner. We went downstairs and got in the car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road at the roundabout. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street We stopped at the chips shop and after we had picked up the food we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and we parked up. We returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to the dinning room and had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. When Matthew had finished eating he went to room to chill out whilst waiting for me to pick him up. I appeared around 14:30 and Matthew got ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. When we were ready we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. Almost immediately we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 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. Whilst we waited for time, Matthew went to have a picture taken in the bus. 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. Whilst we waited we took a few pictures of buses. We saw First Potteries 67637 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67637 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 67660 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen passing the bus station was Z Carz LDV minibus CN57 HWA heading Northwards.

Z Carz CN57 HWA in Newcastle

After a while we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 65727 in Newcastle bus station

We walked back over to the min part of the bus station to wait for a bus towards the hospital. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 160 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 160 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 160

As we set off we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #99 to Chell Heath. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Hanley. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and we walked up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off onto Victoria Street and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto the A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road we saw First Potteries 67661 running out of service. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We arrived at the oub and we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 67663 on a #22 to Longton, Alfa 85 heading towards Newcastle, First Potteries 63173 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme HV18 FHH heading Southwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We ran past the site on which they intend to build 126 new houses. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark