Trip to Hanley / Longton 04-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63012	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group YP70 JYJ outside. 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 continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63012 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63012 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we walked onto Tontine Square. Once we had finished we crossed over Stafford Street. We walked up Lamb Street into Tontine Square. We headed into Debenhams and we came out though the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew visited a shop that sold luxury sweets. Once we had finished in the shopping centre we went outside and onto Parliament Row. Matthew visited Poundland and brought a few things. Afterwards we walked along Tontine Square and onto Stafford Street. We went into Della's cafe and as it was busy we went upstairs. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings whilst we ate dinner included First Potteries 44514 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. After we had finished Matthew used the facilities before we left. We walked along Stafford Street and we saw Lucky Seven SF66 DSO. We stopped at B&M and we brought some shopping. Afterwards we headed up Tontine Street. Matthew visited the barbers and got a haircut. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street and forwards onto Tontine Square. We visited Primark and afterwards we went to the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square. We went into Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short while later we saw First Potteries 69174 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 69174 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 63174 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. Later on we went dowstairs cake. we went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joinrf the Eastbound A50. AS the route into Longton was busy we continued upto Normacot. We came of the A50 at Normacot and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. As we headed into Longotn. We ran into Longton and we turned right onto Kingcross Street and parked in the car park. Once parked up they headed back to Market Street and we picked up the cake order that mumn had ordered the day before. Once we had picked up the cake we headed back to the car. We returned to the car and we headed back to the residential. We set off onto Commerce Street and we went around the roundabout and onto The Strand and we turned left into King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and we went upstairs to his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of red velvet cheesecake with custard. Matthew also had a can of Coke. We chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Kidsgrove 29-03-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65729	Fenton, Victoria Place	Longton, Market Street	6	First Potteries
173	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	50	D&G Bus
63098	Hanley BS	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	7	First Potteries
63034	Kidsgrove, Town Hall	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
69174	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and party were also coming to visit. 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 dentist, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Later on we went downstairs and we set off Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We across City Road and we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #11 to Park Site. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 65729 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 65729 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 Market Street and onto Transport Lane. We went into the Bennett Precinct and out the other side into the car park. We walked onto the Strand. We crossed over the road and went into Lidl. We walked up The Strand and we waited at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 173 on a #50 to Hanley.

D&G 173 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street and then right onto Goldenhill Road. We crossed Newmount Road and we went forwards onto Annette Road. We then turned right onto June Road and followed it around to the left before turning left onto Fenpark Road. We passed the Pool Dole pub an we headed down the hill past Fenton mast down onto king Street. We turned right onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. we got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued along Tontine Street. We continued through the square onto Parliament Row and we walked up McDonalds and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and we continued into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went through the shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we entered the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63098 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63098 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane where we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #7A to Hanley. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527. We turned right onto Turnhurst Road and we ran up to Packmoor. We continues into Newchapel and onto the High Street. We turned left onto Pennyfields Roads and at the roundabout we went onto Newchapel Road. We ran through the estate via Galleys bank and we ran into Kidsgrove and the bus terminated on King Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw blue minibus SF70 LWT parked up.

SF70 LWT in Kidsgrove

We walked down Attwood Street and Matthew used the toilet. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and up to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #3A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63034 in Kidsgrove

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we saw Hollinshead JH22 HOL. We continued into Sandyford and we crossed the roundabout and past the new development on the left and ran into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street an we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. Once off the bus we visited the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69174 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 33565 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstiars to his room to chill out. 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. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Matthew went downstairs and went to the main lounge for party food. He had a ham bap and he ate some of his cupcakes and a jammy dodger. He also ate a few party rings and a small bag of Haribo washed down with a glass of Coke. After the party Matthew went back upstairs to his room to chill out. 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 Longton / Meir 14-03-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63096	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	Longton, Market Street	6A	First Potteries
63171	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Royal Street	6A	First Potteries
69174	Fenton, Duke Street	Meir, Late Shop	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to Longton we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 992. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Longton. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104. We crossed over Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 Market Street and onto The Strand and we cam off at the next junction and parked up by Matalan. We walked along Gold Street and we stopped at the Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. After we had used the facilities we walked past the bus station and we walked through onto The Strans and we turned right. We headed up to Britannia Cafe to get some dinner. It had unexpectedly closed for the day, so we walked back down the Strand to Cafe Paradise to have dinner. We went into the cafe and we sat at a table in the window. Matthew had a couple of sausage and cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished dinner we walked up the Strand and we saw First Potteries 69161 on a #6 to Hanley. We walked into the Bennett Precinct and we stopped at the cash machine. We walked through the precinct onto Market street and we saw Z Carz KE03 JXC. We went to Scope and the sewing shop. We walked around the corner onto Transport Lane and we crossed over the Strand to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we to got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63171 as it continues towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

We walked down the road to the bus stop outside the Fast lane Karting and we waited for a bus to Meir. A few minutes alter we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 69174 on a #6 to Park Hall. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along King Street and we ran through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We ran forwards onto Waterhead Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran through Meir and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waied for a taxi back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along the A520 and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Longton to Fenton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffix lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 115 in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

Whilst waiting for the time we saw ERS Medical YJ14 GXB going towards Heron Cross. We went downstairs. After picking Matthew up we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We continued up King Street through Foley and into Longton. We turned right into Baths Road and we ran up to the roundabout. After doing a u-turn we headed back onto Baths Road and into the retail park. As we parked up we saw First Pottereies 32647 running out of service towards Stoke. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a mixed grill with beans washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and custard. After we had finished eating we got in the car and we set off out of the retail park onto Baths Road. We turned left under the railway bridge and we headed along King Street through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smitpool Road where we saw Autocabs SF60 HGG. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Stoke / Newcastle 31-01-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop Q	1A	D&G Bus
67153	Stoke, stop R	Shelton, Film Theatre	21	First Potteries
32639	Shelton, Seaford Street	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
65001	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, adj Cherry Tree	22	First Potteries
69151	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 69160 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69160 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DFZ parked up. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G 112 on a #1A to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus we walked up Church Street and we turned left onto Campbell Place. We stopped at British Heart Foundation Furniture & Electrical. Onc e we had finished we set off back along Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. We went in the cafe and we brought a sausage bap and a bottle of Coke. Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we walked back along Campbell Place. We walked up to the bus stop near to Kiln House and we waited for a bus towards Shelton. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Campbell Place. We continued around the one-way system onto Church Street and we veered 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. We continued into Shelton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to College Road and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked to the pavillion and we brought a millionaires shortbread and a bottle of Coke. Matthew ate his millionaires shortbread 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. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. We returned back into College Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before going upstairs. We set off continued down College Road. We passed 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. 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. Once through the hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YR20 DSZ and First Potteries 69174 on a #22 to Longton. 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 went down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 2964 on a #64 to Market Drayton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #22 to Longton. 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. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we walked back up towards Newcastle. As we walked up the A34 we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #22 to Longton. We went under the subway and we walked up Stubbs street and into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 32647 on a #25 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. 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 and we went into the Co-operative Food store and Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back out onto Christchurch Street. We went to cineworld in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and we turned left onto Old Hall Street. We stopped on the corner and we went to McDonalds. Matthew had chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row and we continued into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went through the shopping centre and out the other side over Quadrant Road and into the new leisure complex. As we passed the car park on the Bryan Street He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Belfast at the cinema. When we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Quadrant Road and we turned right into Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. Whilst we waited we saw grey minibus SF69 FCU going towards Bucknall. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we headed down the hill. We turned left onto Temple Street and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Latter on Matthew had a sausage roll and a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 Longton / Smallthorne 18-01-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69174	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
65732	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going out for tea 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 Afford rent-a-car YN19 DNA.

Afford rent-a-car YN19 DNA 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 69174 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 walked past the Interchange and onto The Strand and we walked up to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65732 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we 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 past the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew chilled out in his room until dinner time. For dinner Matthew had sausages cheese oatcakes followed by chocolate sponge pudding with custard. Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting to pick him up. We saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

A short while later we saw Warrington's of Ilam K321 KHW.

Warrington's of Ilam K321 KHW in Fenton

We went downstairs and got in the car 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 Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto 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 and forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 32067 on a #3A to Talke Pits. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne. We turned left onto Moorland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down and ordered the food. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we hgad to drop off some things before returning to Fenton. We set off onto Moorland Road and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran across the roundabouts onto High Lane. and we turned left onto Shaftsbury Avenue. After a quick stop we continued down the hill and turned left onto Doll'y Lane. We continued onto Stanfield Road and we crossed over Hamil Road onto Park Road. We ran onto Minster Street and we turned left onto Bowden Street. We turned right onto Dartmouth Street and we turned left to re-join Park Road. At the end we turned left onto Moorland Road. We crossed over the roundabout onto Ford Green Road and we turned left onto Fell Street past the site of the new cafe. We turned right onto Coseley Street and we ran down the hill onto Duddell Road. We stopped briefly on a side street and then we ran down to Chell Heath Road. We turned right towards the traffic lights and then right again onto Ford Green Road. We ran up the hill and made a brief stop before continuing up the the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road where we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Dr Pepper. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 30-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69174	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went out for dinnr. We went downstairs and we went to Hanley by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Lightning Travel R6 DLT. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and university and we ran up to Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around Hanley onto Town Road. We got out of the taxi When we got into the Santander bank. Once we had finished we set of along Town Road and we continued onto Market Square. We visited a cash machine and we withdrew some money. We walked down to Tontine Square and we visited Lloyds Bank and used the cash machine and we headed back down Tontine Square. We continued onto Town Road and we stopped at the cafe. Matthew had a bacon sandwiches followed by toffee yoghurt. We washed with bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we set of along Town Road and we stopped at Nail Creation Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished we walked down Town Road and we waited for a taxi. We booked a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Town Road. We followed the one-way system onto Huntbach Street and we turned right onto Meigh Street. We turned right onto Burton Place and left onto Goodson Street. We turned left onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. Whilst we waited we saw grey minibus FG21 JXE going towards Bucknall. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we headed down the hill. We turned left onto Temple Street and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out before going to uncle Dave's. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Magnum DA08 BVW heading towards Longton.

Magnum DA08 BVW in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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 69174 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 and we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #6 to Hanley. 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 Greggs. 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. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We saw white minibus PY06 AWV parked on the side Street. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Shelton / Hartshill 14-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37156	Stoke, stop N	Shelton, Beresford Street	25	First Potteries
32633	Shelton, Beresford Street	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
65034	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
65732	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hartshill, Richmond Street	1A	D&G Bus
69174	Stoke, stop I	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and 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 69174 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car RJ21 YTD outside there yard. We continued down City Road past the new sheltered housing complex. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We crossed the road to wait for the next station bound bus. When it turned up it was required First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and booked to Shelton before going upstairs. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we turned right into Avenue Road. We walked around Hanley Park for a while. 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. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. We returned back into College Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32633 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs. We set off continued down 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. we saw required D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Clayton. We headed down the bus station and Matthew decided to go to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Biddulph. 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 we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the bus to Stoke ans a short time later we saw First Potteries 65732 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 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. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window on his computer. We saw Lucky Seven DK11 BVX going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven DK11 BVX in Fenton

Also seen was City Cabs DG55 FLK heading towards Stoke.

City Cabs DG55 FLK in Fenton

Later on we went to Hartshill. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car YR69 GPX parked up in there depot.

Afford rent-a-car YR69 GPX in Fenton

We continued to the stop and we waited for a bus towards Hartshill. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We got on the bus and we booked to Hartshill 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. We went over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and we ran forwards onto Hartshill bank. Approximatley half way up the bank we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 111 as it carried on towards Wood Lane.

D&G 111 in Hartshill

As we went to cross the road we saw grey minibus NU65 YNL going towards Newcastle. We set off down the hill and we ran into Stoke. We ran along Church Street and we waited at the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69174 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69174 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street and we saw D&G Bus 20 on a #9 to Westbury Park. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a beef burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next taxi back to Fenton. We crossed over Lichfield Street. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew returned to his room to chill out and drink his bottle of Coke. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Holmes Chapel 16-11-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
111	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 dentist and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MK71 WPT parked up. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we saw Stanton's of Stoke LRV 731. Matthew went over to investigate. He persuaded the driver to let him on the bus and we took a picture of the inside of the minibus.

Inside Stanton's of Stoke LRV 731

We said thank you to the driver and then we went to wait for the bus and sat at the stop. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk. We turned left onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the bank at the end. We turned left onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we turned left into Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw First Potteries 69174 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 69174 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65730 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65730 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ & E-zec patient transport OU18 CEF. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and 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 cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room. We went to Holmes Chapel by Car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill to the edge of Hanley and we we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We went around town anti-clockwise and we ran onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued through town onto Scotia Road. We turned left onto Williamson Street and at the end we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued through town through Goldenhill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot. We continued North to Holmes Chapel along the A50 through Arclid crossroads. We ran into Holmes Chjapel and we turned left onto the A54. We turned left onto Selkirk Drive and we ran down to the leisure centre. Once in leisure centre Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards cafe for food to take away. Matthew had a can of coke. Once he had pickd up the drink we returned to the car. We had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the Selkirk Drive. We turned right onto Chester Road and right onto the A50. We continued through Brereton Green and down towards Brereton. We continued down through Arclid. We ran through Fourlanes End and into Rode Heath. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street where we saw City Centre Central YD63 UKW in the depot. We continued down the Scotia Road and left into the Boulevard. We ran down the hill past the park and we went forwards onto Queens Avenue. We turned left onto High Lane. We ran through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley and onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. For a late tea Matthew had a egg sandwich. Later on we went out to Longton in a car. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a cup of Coke and an ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Victoria Road 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 past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a bottle of Irn Bru. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. 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 Newcastle / Hanley 16-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69160	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69160	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	11	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
69174	Stoke, adj stop M	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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. A short while later we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. We had to wait for the next Newcastle bus. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 165 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 165 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 69160 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69160 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 Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65729 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65729 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #4 to Wereton. We walked up to the top end of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 10 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 10 in Newcastle bus station

We returned to Hanley of First Potteries 69160 on the #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. 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 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. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and we followed. As Bucknall New Road is due to heavy roadworks. it to the left and through Northwood. We continued through Birches Head. We ran back up Keelings Road and onto Town Road. We ran back through into Hanley. We ran into town along Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we went under the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We ran forwards onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Stafford Street and we turned left onto Piccadilly and forwards onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Leonard Coates Way. After a quick stop at One Smithfield, We continued through the Leonard Coates Way and turned right onto Broad Street. Matthew went to get dinner. We set off along Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street. We walked through Tontine Square and we turned right onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 69167 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. 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 Copeland's Tours PN08 CLZ. We back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out for a short while. Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus to Stoke. A short time later we saw a bus turned the corner. When it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to 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. We got off the bus and Matthew went to the toilet on the car park on the end of Welch Street. Matthew went to the council office to get his new bus pass. After we had been to get the bus stop we crossed over the road to the newsagents. We walked back onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 69154 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short while later we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 160 in Stoke

After a short while bus back to Fenton appeared, As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 69174 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69174 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. 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 continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 17:00. When we got home Matthew and ate late tea Matthew has Sausage Bap followed by a Manchester tart. When it was time to go finished off the Blog and then we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.