Trip to Hanley / Longton 22-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67665	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also retruning to Blurton for the first time since March and we were going to go out and have 1 bus ride to help to break up the day. 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 white minibus DK57 CCV going towards Longton. 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 stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. On the way back to the car we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We got in the car 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 turned left onto City Road At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car HV70 RWU parked up. and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road. We turned right into The Parkway and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked to the pavillion and we brought a sausage bap and a bottle of Coke. Matthew ate his sausage bap a bottle of Coke. After we ate the food and we walked onto the canal. We headed Northwards up to Botteslow Street and afterwards we headed back to the pavaillion to use the toilet. We went back to the car and we set off onto The Parkway. We turned left onto Cleveland Road and we continued onto College Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road. We continued onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street andn we returned tom the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. Whilst in his room we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67665 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 set off up City Road and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the street and we headed up Transport Lane. We crossed over The Strand and we cut through the passage past Next and we headed towards Tesco. We used the cash machine and afterwards we headed into Tesco. We brought some Irn Bru and we went outside to book a taxi. 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 upstairs to wait for mum and dad to appear. Mum and dad arrived just after 16:30 and they had the rapid covid test to make sure they were negative before they were able to take me to Blurton. After waiting for the test results we went down to the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and nwe joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53. We ran uop through Cobridge and we passed E-zec patient transport YN15 FFD going the other way. We veered left onto Sandbach Road and we ran up the hill to Smalthorne. We ran forwards onto Ford Green Road and we stopped at a couple of locations in Smallthorne to pick something up. Once we had finished we headed towards KFC Fenton. Due to the roadworks in Joiners Square we avoided that part of Fenton. We set off onto Ford Green Road and we turned left onto the A5272. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the Clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We passed First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alkongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We ran up to Victoria Place and we turned right into KFC. We picked up some food and we set off onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned right onto Heron Street and we passed First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We ran through Heron Cross and forwards onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued into Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Abvenue and we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ & Eddie's Private Hire YJ61 GYZ parked up. We continued back to the house and we parked up. We went into the house and Matthew ate his chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We spent the rest of the evening setting up a Amazon Firestick, making a new spotift account and updating the blog. Matthew chilled out on his computer and went to bed around 00:30.

Trip to Hanley / Stone 14-10-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67665	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65035	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63116	Newcastle BS	Shelton, Etruscan Street	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. new soft play area. 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 ABC Taxis SA58 KXR.

ABC Taxis SA58 KXR 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. We saw D&G Bus 106 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 106 in Fenton

After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67665 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture First Potteries 67665 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67665 in Hanley bus station

We waited for the next #101 towards Shelton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65035 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Newcastle 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 should have gotten off on Shelton New Road to go and visit Bailey's food truck, but we missed the stop. 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 we got up and got off. Once in Newcastle we walked along Hassell Street and right onto High Street. Matthew called to get directions to the food truck and we returned to the bus station down High Street and left onto Hassell Street. We waited for the next bus towards Shelton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63116 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road. We continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back down Shelton New Road and we headed as if we were going onto the Southbound A500. We turned right onto Garner street and we headed to the food truck. Once at the food truck matthew presented a box of chocolate to Bailey to say thank you for a cheesecake. Whilst there Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring with egg washed down with a can Coke. once we had finished we got a taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. We went downstairs to the car and we set off Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and we ran down to the A34. At Trentham Gardens we turned left and we headed down the A34 to Stone. We ran South for around 5 miles past the town and then we turned right into the industrial estate and up to the unit. At Flip Out Matthew went to the toilet and then went on the trampolines. After a strenuous session Matthew returned to we got in the car journey back to Fenton. We left the industrial estate and we ran down to the A34 we saw ABC Supreme KX13 DZL. We went North for 5 miles and then we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton up to Heron Cross. We went forwards onto Heron Street and and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled in his room on his computer. He watched some television and he also had a can of Coke. 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. 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 / Newcastle 24-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67665	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Fenton Manor	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Newcastle. In the morning we went for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus Matthew ate his tea. It was egg sandwiches, a cadbury's Snack and a can of Fanta orange. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto john Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued to the end of Bethedsa Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. We turned left onto Station Road and we stopped briefly outside the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. entering 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 where we saw blue minibus BL66 OLX. 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 up Castle Walk. We turned left onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the bank at the end. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left into Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67665 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #4 to Wereton. We set off out of the bus station and we ran onto Barracks Road. We turned right at Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street and into Hartshill. We ran through the village and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we got off just before the swimming baths turn. onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and into the pub. Matthew we to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street. and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Blurton 20-08-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67665	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63176	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast 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 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

and we cut through onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP outside there yard.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 52 on a #1 to Meir. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67665 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65030 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65030 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Newcastle bus station

WHilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw Arriva Midlands 2968 on a #164 to Market Drayton.

Arriva Midlands 2968 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required First Potteries 41498 on a #4 to Hanley. 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Later on Matthew went downstairs for For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a party in the garden. we went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off in the car onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 we saw ABC Supreme YO69 AZA. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton. Matthew got back to the hoouse and he chilled out on his computer. A short time later Matthew returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran up to Heron Cross. We ran through onto the Eastbound A50 and onto the A50 Link Road. We turned left onto King Street and at Victoria Place we turned right onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #6 to Parkhall. We continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds to pick up some food. Once we had the food we set off onto Victoria Road. we ran to the top of the hill and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went into the garden and had chicken nuggets, fries and a cup of coke. He also hate some cupcakes an other party foods. Later on Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Festival Park 01-06-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37146	Fenton, Adrian Street	Hanley, stop J1	6A	First Potteries
SFZ 7846	Hanley	Bentilee	Charter	Z Carz
PO55 URU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
44515	Fenton, opp Albert Square	Blurton, Eastfield Close	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

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. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar washed down with a bottle of Irn Bru. 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 waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 37146 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran up Lichfield Street where we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus where we saw First Potteries 67699 on the #3 to Crewe. and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz SFZ 7846. we got on and we set off along Lichfield 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 turned into Brecon Way and we turned into Aylesbury Road. We visited a house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by Z Carz PO55 URU. We got on the bus and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272 and we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. 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. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Stantons of Stoke IXZ 272.

Stantons of Stoke IXZ 272 in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs and set off to the bus stop. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for the next bus to Blurton. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road. We carried on down the hill into Blurton. and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate and we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Longton. as far as the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down Beaconsfield Drive and back home. Matthew had a drink of dandelion & burdock and ate his Manchester tart. Later on we went to Fesival Park. We got in a car and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive ad we turned left on Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road where we saw silver minibus YK05 OYG and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road and we ran up to City Road. We turned right onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road. Whilst in the traffic we saw optare demonstrator YJ19 HUV. This bus on loan to Arriva Midlands on a #164 to Hanley. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 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 ran back under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the ring road and we ran around to Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we went across the A52 onto Victoria Road. We walked down Victoria Road to the chip shop to pick up tea. and we ran up to the top and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we ran along Baker Street onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and onto Temple Street to go back to the residential unit. We went upstairs with Matthew and we spent a few minutes with him before we said goodbye. Matthew drank a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell tart. 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 Hurleston / Mold 25-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BL69 RFF	Fenton	Hurleston	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Hurleston	Mold	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Mold	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out 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 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. In the morning we went for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We had a walk around the pool and then we returned along Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. We went upstairs for a short while and then we got ready to go out. We went downstairs and we saw that transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke and we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Hanley. we crossed over the A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500 to the South of Crewe until we reached the end before going onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we turned right following the A51 for another 1/2 mile and we saw Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #84 to Crewe. We turned left into Snugbury's and we parked up. Once we got off the bus we had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. He also went to see the giant bee made out of hay. We then continued to Mold for dinner. We got on the bus and we turned left onto the A51. We continued to the Western edge of Chester and then we got onto The Westbound A55. We ran around the South side of Chester for a few miles then we went Westwards along the A494. We ran into Mold town centre and then we parked up. For dinner we went to The Gold Cape. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger with fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we got back into the minibus. We set off back onto the A494 and we ran Eastwards to the A55. We ran Eastwards around the Southern part of Chester and then we got onto the Eastbound A51. We ran back along the road through Tarpoley. We continued through Calveley and get got onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we ran forwards onto Newcastle Road. We ran through Hough and we turned left onto Four Lanes End. We ran Southwards through Audley onto Chester Road. We continued Southwards down Hougher Wall Road and we continued forwards onto Rye Hills. We followed the road onto Heathcote Road and we travelled South through Miles Green. We continued to Halmerend and we run down the B5367 to Alsagers Bank. We ran down High Street and we joined Lower Milehouse Lane. We ran up to Cross Heath and we joined the Southbound A34 into Newcastle. As we passed the depot where we saw First Potteries 67651 parked up at the garage. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We saw D&G Bus 56 on a #85 to Crewe. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw silver minibus HK03 EWS going towards Longton.

HK03 EWS in Fenton

Also seen was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF heading towards Stoke.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran forwards onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We headed towards Birches Head and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and up to Smallthorne roundabout. We continued onto High Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the A527 and down the hill to Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old School which has been demolished and is going to be a new retirement complex. We continued through Bradeley and at the end of the road we turned left onto Ford Green Road and up into Norton. We turned left into Saint Nicholas Avenue and we ran into the estate. we ran to the far end and we stopped just off Barks Drive. For tea Matthew had sausages chips and gravy from the chip shop. When Matthew had finished eat he went to the toilet. We then set off back to the residential unit. We came out of the estate along St Nicholas Avenue and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we headed through Sneyd Green and to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 17-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43877	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67665	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Cowley Way	11B	First Potteries
63111	Adderley Green, First bus depot	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
63118	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65041	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	101	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. 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 Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 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 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 before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We set off along Tontine Street and we walked through to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went upstairs and we visited Game. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. We came out of the shopping centre and we walked back along Tontine Street. We visited B&M and afterwards we walked along Lichfield Street and visited Venus Fish Bar. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After eating dinner we set off back towards the bus station. We went outside the bus station to the stop on Lichfield Street to wait for a bus towards Bentilee. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 67665 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 we ran through the estate to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto the A5272 and towards Adderley Green. We went down the path down the side of the bus garage and we looked at the buses. by the garage we saw First Potteries 63382 & 63386 which are recent arrivals at Adderley Green from Sheffield. We walked back onto the A5272 and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63111 in Adderley Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Opposite we saw Stanton's of Stoke TCE 646 on a IN2 service to Hanley. The bus set off towards the roundabout and at the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC onto City Road. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waited for me to come and pick him up. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. A short time later I arrived and Matthew got ready to go to Blurton. Just after 15:00 we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited at the bus top outside the flats. We saw First Potteries 43875 on a #23 Hanley. We waited for the next bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63118 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. we saw ECO Travel PE07 YNJ. 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 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

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

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle bus station

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. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and We saw First Potteries 67650 on a #72 to Clayton. 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. 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 63173 on a #22 to Longton, and First Potteries 65032 on a #101 to Hanley. 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 Joiners Square / Hanley 27-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BL69 RFF	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67152	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 to Hanley later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Around 09:00 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 right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

In the morning Matthew did cookery and made a Victoria sponge. He also did some cleaning and used a mop. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a slice of Victoria sponge. In the afternoon we went to the pub on Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67665 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and Luck Seven YD63 VWR. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left at Joiners Square roundabout and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road. We stopped near to the health centre and we got up got off the bus to walk down to the residential unit. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses. We saw Intercity SJ57 AVZ going towards Hanley.

Intercity SJ57 AVZ in Fenton

Later on 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 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 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. where we saw A1 Embassy GJ17 OCR. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street 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 Spies in Disguise at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street onto Stafford Street we saw First Potteries 65706 on a #18 to Leek. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 65028. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We saw First Potteries 63174 on a #7A to Biddulph. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Wolstanton / Longton 23-12-2019

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

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

First Potteries 63114 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had arranged to go to the residential unit to pick up some presents. We walked up City Road and we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Fenton

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

The Lambourne NC57 TXH in Blurton

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

KS08 ATE in Blurton

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