Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 03-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	11	First Potteries
35944	Stoke, railway station	Shelton, Cauldon College	25	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67176	Fenton, Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	11	First Potteries
67158	Stoke, stop T	Trent Vale, Black Lion	21	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 dentist and we went into the living room and we went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. We waited at the bus stop outside the flats for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67154 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto Church Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35944 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Shelton before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off down Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked down College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area where Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off on foot along College Road and we continued onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the ring road and we continued along the ring road to Lichfield Street and we stopped at tehe chips shop. When we had finished we walked across to Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto Stafford Street and we continued forwards onto Lichfield Street and we continued into the bus station. matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #3A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63117 in Hanley bus station

We saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 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 63901 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 at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked towards the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67158 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67158 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We continued through Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned left onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. As we set off towards the pub we saw First Potteries 63364 on a #22 to Newcastle. We went into the pub and Matthew found a seat where he could see out of the window. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 63345 on a #101 to Stafford and Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC heading Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and went upstairs with some cake. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. later on he had a Crunchie and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 10-11-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65029	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
67157	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton. He was also going out on the bus and going to see Grandma. Matthew woke up around 08:00 to take his medicine. He got up around 08:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out to catch a bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67176 in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned onto College Road. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we saw Shelton Care Group HF73 YPW parked up. We turned left onto Hinde Steet and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC. We turned left onto the ring road and right onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Marsh Street and right onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we ran past the town hall. We ran forwards onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went across Lichfield Street and we saw they were setting up Winter Wonderland, At the near end of the site was a Helter Skelter. We continued along Stafford Street and we turned right onto Market Square up to Parliament Row to KFC. Outside of KFC was RR Events minibus GN07 KYA.

RR Events GN07 KYA in Hanley

We turned right onto Old Hall Street and left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 67175 on layover. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 65029 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 left onto Smitpool Road. We stopped at the chip shop to buy dinner and we turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For dinner Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. I went to pick Matthew up at 15:00 and Matthw came downstairs. We cut through onto City Road and we walked to the bus stop outside of the flats. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 113 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Longton. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the grandmas house. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #4 to Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67157 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we considered whether to do the Stafford bus, we saw First Potteries 63356 arrive on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63356 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to catch First Potteries 67157 so we got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67157 as it continued towards Stafford.

First Potteries 67157 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub and we headed down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale we saw white minibus YC55 AKY parked up. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67175 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham where we saw First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Hanley. 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. Matthew also had a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Chell 16-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Chell, Fegg Hayes Road	7A	First Potteries
63179	Chell, Fegg Hayes Road	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
44515	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 278. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Chell. we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63117 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Chell. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63179 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63179

When it was time the bus set off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527. just down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed over to the The Whitfield Valley Centre. At the centre Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had sausage oatcakes and toast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed back to the amin road to catch a bus back towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 32081 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 32081 in Chell

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 63179 on a #7A to Hanley

First Potteries 63179 in Chell

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up the A527 and at the roundabout we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green. We continued into Hanley. When we got back to Hanley we got up and got off the bus. when we got back to the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 44515 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 44515 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 44515

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. 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 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. we saw Cabability WF13 YTY parked up nearby. After Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We went downstairs and 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 saw Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC. we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. 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. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued up Temple Street and we saw Cabability WF13 YTY parked up nearby. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 11-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43876	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE also heading towards Hanley.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to We continued on to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went out shopping. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we walked up City Road and we went to JTF. In the warehouse Matthew had a bottle of Coke in the cafe upstairs. When we had finished in JTF we walked back onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. We visited the Co-operative food store and Matthew brought a bottle of diet Coke. When we had finished we walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar, a banana and a slice of birthday cake washed down with a bottle of Coke. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 43876 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. we got in and we set off along Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We turned into Brecon Way and we turned into Aylesbury Road. We visited a house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272 and we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off down We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Once Matthew had put his shopping away he had a bath. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Wolstanton / Burslem 11-09-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YN11 AHJ	Fenton	Wolstanton	Charter	Z Carz
YN11 AHJ	Wolstanton	Chell Heath	Charter	Z Carz
YN11 AHJ	Chell Heath	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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 67602 on a #11 to Hanley. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, In the morning Matthew went down Fenton to go swimming. where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. As we passed the car hire place we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle. We continued down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and we turned right into the private road and we walked down to the baths. After a quick swimming session we headed back to the base on foot. At the end of the private road, We walked onto City Road stopped for dinner in the cafe. Matthew had a sausage sandwich and a can of Coke. We crossed over before turning right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre. In the afternoon we were going to the Wolstanton on Z Carz YN11 AHJ. 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 and we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran Northwards to the A527 and we went up the hill to wolstanton. We turned right onto Wolstanton High Street and then right onto Ellison Street. We turned left onto Orchard Street and we stopped. We then headed towards Chell Heath. We re-joined Wolstanton High Street and we turned right at the roundabout and down Porthill Bank. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through Longport up to Trubshaw Cross. We went up Brownhills Road to Tunstall and we went right onto Williamson Street. We ran North before turning right onto Queen's Avenue. We went forwards onto Greenbank Road and we turned left onto High Lane. We turned right onto Spring bank Road and we ran down to Chell Heath. We went past Matthew's old school. we then headed back to Fenton. We set off along Chell Heath Road and at the end we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and Birches Head onto Town Road. We went clockwise around Hanley and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down to Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67633 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Fenton

Across the road we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

Behind the Stoke-on-Trent city council minibus was Intercity SF58 EXE going towards Stoke.

Intercity SF58 EXE in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

We saw Protyre Motorsport minibus BF60 ZDM.

Protyre Motorsport BF60 ZDM in Fenton

For tea took Matthew out to Captain Kooks. We set of onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise around Hanley and we ran towards Birches Head along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and we went through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne. We turned left onto Sneyd Hill and we ran down onto Sandbach Road. We saw Stanton's of Stoke TSU 268. We parked up and we sat down. Matthew had a bottle of Coke whilst he waited for his food. He has and all day breakfast and he also help mum with her chips and gravy. After we had finished Matthew wen to the toilet before we returned to the car. In the car Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set off along Sandbach Road and we turned left at the light onto North Road. We turned left onto the A53 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green to Birches Head and we ran forwards onto Town Road. We ran clockwise around Hanley and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Stoke passing First Potteries 65040 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We stuck some new sticker on Matthew's bedroom wall and we did some of the Blog and then we said goodbye. Matthew watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stone / Trent Vale 17-01-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Stone	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Stone	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67603	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed 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. 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 went to Flip Out in Stone on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and we ran down to the A34. At Trentham Gardens we turned left and we headed down the A34 to Stone. We ran South for around 5 miles past the town and then we turned right into the industrial estate and up to the unit. At Flip Out Matthew went to the toilet and then went on the trampolines. After a strenuous session Matthew returned to Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey back to Fenton. We left the industrial estate and we ran down to the A34. We went North for 5 miles and then we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton up to Heron Cross. We went forwards onto Heron Street and and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We went onto Glebedale Roadand to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had pizza and chips followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew walked to The Range for to do some shopping. We set off onto City Road. As we crossed over the road to the Baths we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 614.

Copeland's Tours MIB 614 in Fenton

We walked to the bottom of City Road and we crossed over. In The Range Matthew went to the cafe and had a drink of Coke. After we had finished Matthew returned to the day centre up City Road. When it was time to go home we went on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We got home just before 15:00. Matthew took a picture of Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a can of Coke whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. Matthew had seen the bus earlier in the day and it was First Potteries 67603. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67603 as expected.

First Potteries 67603 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 67643 & Aimee's minibus KE05 MMF before we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We passed white minibus YK08 PVA and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We ran up the hill and we entered Hanford. As we turned right into Wilson Road we saw First Potteries 67152 on the #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We then turned left into Church Lane. We joined the A34 and we saw black minibus YJ64 BXG. We headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road. We continued onto Hilton Road and we saw First Potteries 53209 on the final #22 turn. We turned left into the hospital we saw First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Hanley and Magnum PJ62 BKO. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67603 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67603 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we then walked back towards Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:30. We set off onto Occupation Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto West Street and left onto marsh Parade. We joind the A52 and we ran up the hill to Hartshill. At the roundabout we went onto the B5405. We ran along Shelton New Road and we turned by the old Twyfords factory. We ran under the A53 before joining the Eastbound carriageway. We ran through Etruria and up through Cobridge and onto Sandbach Road where we saw Stanton's of Stoke coach 82 HBC. We ran into Smallthorne via Sneyd Hill. We crossed the roundabouts and we ran down Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Fell Street and right onto Coseley Street where we dropped something off. we went forwards onto Duddell Road to drop something off. We then rejoined Chell Heath Road and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran around Saturn Road, Mars Street and Jupiter Street and we stopped again. Whilst stopped we saw D&G 161 & First Potteries 42892 on the #8 to Ball Green. We ran back up to Smallthorne Roundabout and we turned left onto High Lane. We turned right onto Northam Road and we returned onto the A5272 via Chorlton Road and Birches Head Road. We ran into Hanley and onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We stopped at McDonalds to pick up food for Matthew. We continued up Victoria Road onto the A50 link road. We ran up to the A50 and we went West to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:45. When we got back Matthew ate his McDonalds, which was a cheeseburger, fries and chicken nuggets washed down with a Coke. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark