Trip to Newcastle / Keele 18-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67175	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going 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. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We went to do the shopping. We got in car. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit and we got in car. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. After getting ready we went downstairs and we got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hiull into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. At the next junction we came off onto Shelton New Road. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we turned right onto the A519 and we went to Morrisons. Matthew went to the toilet and then went to the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast and a drink of coke. We walked down to the sunken Roundabout. We walked up High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We continued through the High Street and we went in the The Works and bought a book. We went down Friar Street. We crossed under the A34 and we got in back car. We set off out of the Morrisons. We joined the Northboubnd A519 and we ran down to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto the A34. We went Northwards to the next roundabout and then we turned left onto the Southbound A53. We turned right onto Blackfriars Road and we continued up the A525. We ran through Thistleberry and past Hampton's scrap yard. At the roundabout went straight and went up the hill towards Keele. We turned left into the campus and onto University Drive. We re-joined the A525 and we ran down the hill towards Newcastle. We past Hampton's scrapyard and Thistleberry. We ran forwards onto Blackfriars Road and we turned left onto the A53. We turned right on to the Southbound A34 and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YR24 XGM parked up.

Afford rent-a-car YR24 XGM in Fenton

We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67175 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 and in the petrol station. 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 set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we past old Edinburgh Woollen Mill which moved to the new food outlets. We turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the soft play area. A short time later Matthew went inside and had some twirl chocolate bar. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 29-09-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63346	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63365	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
47520	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35943	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s The Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going back to Blurton and was going out on the bus. He was also going to see Grandma. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Later on Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and cut through onto City Road and walked to the bus stop outside the flats. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 TFE parked up in Elsing Street.

Afford rent-a-car DS21 TFE in Fenton

We waited a the bus stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 63346 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for a bus to take us to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus come into the bus station. We saw it was First Potteries 63365 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63365 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and after we headed across Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We stopped at Venus Fish Bar and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished we set off across the ring road and e walked round onto Lichfield Street. We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Fenton.A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 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 67175 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. Once off the bus we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his place until it was time to be picked up. I arrived about 15:00 and Matthew came downstairs. We cut through onto City Road and on the way to the bus stop we stopped to look at Afford rent-a-car YS21 KKG which was parked up in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car YS21 KKG in Fenton

We continued to the bus staop and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A very short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 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 blue minibus V604 MBL. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the bottom end of the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63359 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 63359 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to wait for a #25 towards the hospital. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35943 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle

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. around 17:30 we set off from Grandma's and headed to the pub. We got in the car and ran up Occupation Street. We turned rihght onto Parkstone Avenue. We turned left onto The Avenue and we headed into Hartshill and 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. We turned right onto the A500. We veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. After picking uncle Dave up we saw white minibus W653 NWE parked up on Wheildon Road. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF heading North on the main carriageway. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We continued up to the pub and we parked up. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G Bus 44 running out of service towards the garage. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We turned left onto Grove Road and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Finstock Avenue and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Norton / Festival Park 11-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Norton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Norton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Norton. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we turned right onto Glebedale Road where we got out of the car. We continued on foot to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Norton Children's Centre on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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. At the roundabout we went straight onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We ran around the ring road and we came off at Town Road. After crossing over the ring road we ran out of town along Town Road and forwards onto the A5272. We continued through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne and at the roundabouts we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill through Smallthorne and we continued up the other side into Norton. At the top of hill we turned left onto Knypersley Road. We stopped at the childrens centre and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of Coke. Matthew used the soft play area. When he was done we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Knypersley Road and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill and up the other side into Smllthorne and up towards the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #7A to Biddulph. We carried on to Birches Head. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road we saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF. We ran around to Lichfield street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran up Victoria Road into Fenton. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went out by car to Dresden and Longton. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we ran around the corner onto Heron Street. We went through Heron Cross and over the A50 along Blurton Road into Blurton. We ran down past the petrol station and up bthe hill on the other side. At the roundabout we turned left onto Drubbery Lane. We turned onto Railton Avenue and we made a brief stop. We returned onto Drubbery Land and we cross over the A5035 onto Queens Park Avenue. We turned left onto Carlisle Street and we turned right onto Belgrave Road. We turned left onto Dunrobin Street and we ran to the end and joined Lightwood Road we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran forwards onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto baths Road. We went into Tesco and we parked up. Matthew went in and did some shopping. When we had finished we set off onto baths Road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came off at Heron Cross and we ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we went forwards onto Glebedale Road. After dropping off some stuff at the day centre we continued along Glebedale Road and right onto Christchurch Street. We missed turning into Masterson Street, so we continued to the end of Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room until teatime. We saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 42552 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42552 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and meatballs followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went downstairs and went out in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We ran down City Road and we turned right onto the A52. We went near to the railway station and we turned left onto Boughey Road. We turned left onto the Avenue and we crossed over College Road continuing along The Avenue. We turned right onto Stoke Road and at Snow Hill we turned left. We stopped near to the college and we turned arouned and went back towards Snow Hill. We turned left onto Etruria Vale Road. At the end we turned left onto the A53 before veering left onto Lanehead Road we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #4 to Audley. We joined Forge Lane and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Festival Way past Waterworld which is undergoing a building work to add new slides. We turned right at the roundabout and we parked up near to the marina. We went to the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and a bowl of ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto Festival Way and we went under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Broad Street. We turned left onto College Road and we ran through Shelton down the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and at the end we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran along side the railway line and we turned left onto City Road and up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. 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 Festival Park / Newcastle 02-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Festival Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Festival Park	Vivian Road, Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Vivian Road, Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67655	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential 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 the weekend. It was also the day we found out the Central Buses has been aquired by Rotala. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. whilst waiting to go out we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

When it was time to go out we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre In the morning Matthew went bowling in Festival Park. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DYO8 FFX. 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 we ran up the hil into Hanley. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we stopped briefly at Tesco before continuing to the end of the ring road. We turned left onto Etruria Road and we ran down the hill under the A53 onto Festival Park. We turned left onto Marina Drive and we stopped at the car park. Matthew went bowling and went to the toilet. After a game of bowling we returned to Fento to pick up dinner on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Marina Waya nd we turned right at the roundabout. We went under the A53 onto Etruria Road and then we joined the ant-clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB. At Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we saw silver minibus RJ06 DTZ by Toolstation. We ran up the hill into Fenton and at the top of the hill We ran onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we turned left to stop at the chip shop. Dinner was purchased and then we returned to the day centre on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off up Vivian Road and we turned right onto Brogan Street. We turned right onto St Matthew Street and right onto Fenpark Road. At the the end we turned right onto King Street and we ran down to the roundabout. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew sausage chips and gravy that they had just picked up from the chip shop. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off on to Christchurch Street and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go matthew set off on foot back to the residential unit to meet up with me. we set of along Christchurch Street and I drive past hime as headed to meet him. we turned left onto Temple Street and I was outside as he turned the corner. I was already waiting to take Matthew back to Blurton for the weekend when Matthew got back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to get his pictures on his camera to take back to Blurton and got a small bag of belongings ready to go back. Just before 15:00 we set off back to Blurton in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton along Blurton Road we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #22 going towards Longton. We turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive past the new build house and we got home around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and a small can of Coke. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst at the bus stop we saw unmarked white minibus HK16 XZN heading into Blurton.

Unmarked HK16 XZN in Blurton

A short while later we saw Newstead Primary minibus MJ61 XFS also heading into Blurton.

Newstead Primary MJ61 XFS in Blurton

The bus was late due to roadworks. Going the other way we saw First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We also saw Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY going towards Trentham.

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

A while later the bus appeared from around the corner and it was recent arrival in the area First Potteries 67655 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67655 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke GX60 RHV going towards Longton. W. we went over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane. Due to roadworks in Hanford instead of turning left into Wilson Road we ran down Mayne Street down to the A34. We headed into Trent Vale and when we stopped at the bus stop we were passed by South Staffs College HJ58 KZA. We also saw Leons 227 going Southwards. We turned right into Harpfields Road and forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY, ABC Supreme HN16 XNU & First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and we saw MT Travel SD58 OKF going the other way. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67655 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67655 in Newcastle

As we started to go towards Grandma's we saw a coach in the distance. As it got closer we saw that it was Stanton's of Stoke Bova bodied coach 784 RBF going towards Newcastle.

Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF in Newcastle

We crossed over A34 and we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Keele. headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We set off onto Victoria Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw First Potteries 65037 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and after had had said goodbye to grandad and meet up with uncle Dave we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme KX08 UXO going Southwards as well as D&G 158 running out of service. We also saw First Potteries 32648 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50 and we continued into Blurton along Blurton Road where we saw Lucky Seven SF62 GZN. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. 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 Congleton / Trent Vale 07-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
CE02 LYX	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Z Carz
CE02 LYX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
67633	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Blurton later. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Copngleton on Z Carz CE02 LYX. We set off onto Glebedale road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke and we turned right onto the A500. We ran North to Longport and we came off the A500 and onto the Northbound A5271. At Trubshaw Cross we followed the road to the left and up the hill towards Tunstall. We ran around the centre of Tunstall and we ran up to Pitts Hill where we joined the Northbound A527. We ran North through Fegg Hayes and up the hill into Brindley Ford. We continued up through Knypersley and around Biddulph on the by-pass. We continued North up the A527 and we ran into Congleton town centre we stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a Fried buttermilk chicken burger with fries followed by cheesecake. When it was time to go back we set off Westwards out of town and onto the A34. We turned around and went back into town and we joined the Southbound A527. We travelled back down the road around Biddulph and through Brindley Ford. We ran around the North of Tunstall and down the hil onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Stoke and then we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Once back Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Whilst waiting for me we saw D&G Bus 160 on 'The Orange ONE' towards Meir.

D&G 160 in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 113 on 'The Orange ONE' towards Newcastle.

D&G 113 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

When I turned up we packed a few thing and we set off down to the car. We ran onto Christchurch Street and we ran to the end. 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 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 around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & burdock. Today we were catching the 16:26 to Trent vale as we were going to the pub. We set off around 16:15 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. A few minutes later the bus appeared around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw Free Spirits YX56 DJD. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill passing First Potteries 63096 on a #22 to Longton. We continued up the hill and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 67155 on #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 67155 on the #21A to Trentham. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67633 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67633 in Trent Vale

As we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 41502 on the final #22 to Longton. We walked back onto the A34 and we sat down outside the pub to wait for mum. Whilst we were there we saw Travelstar European BX11 GVK and E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGX.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGX in Trent Vale

When mum arrived we went inside the pub. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley. ABC Supreme KX13 DXL on a Southbound hospital shuttle and Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF going Northwards. When it was time to go we outside and we saw Happy Days coaches 232 going Southeards. We got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. 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 until bedtime around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 03-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton McDonalds	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67601	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service and residential unit. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a sausage sandwich and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50 and we saw Roseville EX57 HKT. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we Turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew did some cooking. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and into the new residential unit. Matthew made baked potatoes with cheese as well as some tarts. For dinner Matthew went to McDonalds in a ABC Supreme taxi. We set off onto Christchurch Street and across City Road onto Manor Street. As the North end of Manor Street is closed for repairs, we turned right onto George Street and then left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had had a beefburger & fries washed down with a a cup of Coke. When it was time to go to the pub we were picked up by Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Victoria Road and we continued down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout to Lichfield Street and to our destination. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of bus sightings included First Potteries 63175 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and ABC Supreme ST56 MUP heading towards Hanley. Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox including tracks by Jim Finnegan & Steps. When it was time to go Matthew got aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey home. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre and then continued onto Glebedale Road. We went forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we went forwards onto Heron Street. We crossed over the crossroad and over the A50 where the Westbound sliproad is currently closed. We then went through Blurton along Blurton Road. We veered right onto Church Road and we continued to the end onto the A5035. We headed over the railway line into Trentham. After dropping off another service user we along the A5035. Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew then had toast and glass of orangeade. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67601. As few minutes later, as expected and on time we saw First Potteries 67601 turned the corner.

First Potteries 67601 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we passed First Potteries 67639 on a #22 to Longton. We ran over the railway line into Trentham where we saw Free Sprits minibus MK52 PXH parked up in it's usual overnight spot. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67155 ahead of us on the #21A to Hanley. We continued up New Inn Lane and we passed First Potteries 67156 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We ran into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road and we ran down Church Lane and we joined the A34. After running under the A500 into Trent Vale. We then saw First Potteries 42552 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right onto Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another First Potteries 67601 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67601 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we sat down on the wall outside the pub whilst we waited for mum to appear. We then saw First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65040 in Trent Vale

A few minutes later mum appeared and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Alfa 71 and Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF both Going Northwards as well as First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went East on the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and then we then dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We then headed back up to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50 where we saw First Potteries 42893 on a #23 to Hanley. We ran along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark