Trip to Longton / Birches Head 17-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
49	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	24	D&G Bus

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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and Transport for the trip was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we stopped at the charity shop to pic something up. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we set off on foot to Longton Interchange. We looked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Blurton was to D&G Bus #24 service. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 49 on a #24 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of Longton along Lightwood Road. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and left onto Chaplin Road. At the end we turned right onto Cocknage Road and we continued onto the end of Queens Park. We turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Blurton. We turned left onto Barlaston Road and right onto Waterside Drive. We turned left onto Wimbourne Avenue and we turned right onto Waterside Drive. we continued to the ens and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and right onto Ripon Road. At the end we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road. We turned left onto King Street and we turned left into KFC. We picked up some food and we set off onto City Road where we saw we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 SXT. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went into the visitor room. We brough with us a bottle of chicken burger, chicken popcorn, fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew looked at dad's phone and afterwards we did some of the Blog. After the visit Matthew said goodbye and went back upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. We went out in the car. We set off into the estate and we ran down to the A5035 where we saw ABC Taxis SL09 BXM.

ABC Taxis SL09 BXM in Blurton

After a while we saw First Potteries 44515 running out of service.

First Potteries 44515 in Blurton

We ran through Dresden where we saw Lucky Seven KN12 NBF.

Lucky Seven KN12 NBF in Dresden

We turned right onto Rosalyn Road. Mum went to the dentist and had a tooth repaired. When we had finished we set off onto Rosalyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. Once home Matthew had washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We called for taxi and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive ad we turned left on Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and int heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. 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. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW parked up nearby. We went upstairs Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had a pizza and chips followed by a pancake. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Lucky Seven BT57 FSN going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven BT57 FSN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. 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 and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He 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 Newcastle / Trent Vale 14-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63172	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the dentist. We went downstairs and we got in a car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We turned right onto We crossed over the roundabout and we ran along Foley Road. We turnde right onto Longton Hall Road and we ran down the hill into Blurton. At the mini roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale where we saw First Potteries 63101 on the #22 to Longton. We continued past the hospital and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road so that we could go past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #99 to Bradeley. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto London Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Castle Street and after turning around we parked up near to traffic lights. We brought sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop and we returned to the car. We set off Castle Street and we turned right onto Warwick Street. We turned right onto London Road. We turned right onto Holditch Road and left onto Bymbo Road. We continuned along the A34 through Cross Heath and into Newcastle. As we passed the depot which new Gym. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 where we saw First Potteries 43875 on a #22 to Newcastle. We turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road where we saw ABC Taxis YO69 AZP. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a bottle of Coke. In the afternoon we went downstairs walked to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right into Christchurch Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a glass of Coke and he chilled out in the pub all afternoon. When we had finished we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to his room we saw black minibus K17 ROX going towards Longton.

K17 ROX in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 69169 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69169 in Fenton

We got ready to go out just after 16:32 we went downstairs. We got in a Lucky Seven taxi and set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Simthpool Road and left onto City Road and we ran down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke. We went around the one-way system and up Hartshill Road and into Harshill. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran to the end where we turned right onto the A34. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. Afterwards we set off on foot down to Victory Street. We walked down the A34 to the bus stop. We waited for a #22 to Trent Vale. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteres 63172 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we turned left into the hospital. We saw ABC Supreme HN18 VHM & D&G 157 on a #9 to Westbury Park. We turned right onto Hilton Road and we ran forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A34. We got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63172 as it carried on towards Longton.

First Potteries 63172 in Trent Vale

We got off at the pub and we picked up some food. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34 where we saw Stanton's of Stoke ESZ 505. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. 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. Matthew went into the visitor unit. They brought a take away meal with from my favourite pub! I had sausage egg chips bean with bacon and an oatcake followed by Toffee sponge pudding and custard. I washed it down with a small bottle of dandelion and burdock. I checked dad's phone and later on we did some of the Blog on the laptop. After we had finished the visit Matthew went and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer and he drank a can of Coke. 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 / Leek 12-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65028	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
65041	Hanley BS	Leek BS	18	First Potteries
65036	Leek BS	Hanley BS	18	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
65003	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Leek on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67155 on #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. we saw Stanton's of Stoke 5658 RU. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65028 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we saw First Potteries 69163 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 where we saw white minibus DE52 PHN. 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 passed the town hall. We ran along Bagnall Street and into the bus station and We got up and got off the bus and Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet. We waited for the next bus to Leek. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #18 to Leek. We got on the bus and we booked to Leek before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the shopping arcade onto the A523 and we turned left onto Derby Street. We went to Wrights Pie and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Coke. We walked to the end of Derby Street and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage roll and drink the can. we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #18 to Hanley. Once we had finished we turned right onto the A53 and we walked through the passageway into the bus station to wait for a bus back to Hanley. We saw it was First Potteries 65036 on a #18 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hnaley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. the bus waiting to depart, we saw required Aimee's YA02 YRR on a #116 to Cheddleton. We set off onto of the bus station onto the A523 and we turned left onto the A53. We ran down the hill out of town and own into the Churnet Valley before running up the hill through Ladderedge. We ran down the other side into Longsdon. and we ran through open countryside for a mile or 2 before going into Endon. We ran down through Stockton Brook into Badderley Green. We continued South to Sneyd Green and we turned left into Berwick Road. We turned right onto Milton Road past the former Sneyd Arms pub which is now being worked on. We ran up the hill to the A5272. We turned left and we headed into Hanley. We entered town along Quadrant Road and we ran along Stafford Street and past the town hall into Bagnall Street. We ran into the bus station and we got up and got of the bus. Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw ABC Taxis YO69 AZB going towards Stoke.

ABC Taxis YO69 AZB in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 65003 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65003 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had a lasagne followed by a slice of Lemon meringue pie. Later on Matthew went to Stoke on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. on the way we saw Afford rent-a-car WM70 DHN parked up in there depot.

Afford rent-a-car WM70 DHN in Fenton

The bus appear and it was First Potteries 65003 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down we went under the railway line onto the A52. We joined the Southbound Trent & Mersey canal towpath and we walked past Dolphin Boats. We contuniued under Whieldon Road and past the site of the old Doultons toilet factory. We continued past the wagon works and incinerator. Once we had finished eating and drinking we crossed over the canal and walked up towards the BET365 Stadium. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed back down to the canal. We stopped at the old railway truck by the side of the canal to have a can of Coke and a chocolate bar. We walked back along the canal to City Road and we went under that railway line and up into Fenton. Before we continued up City Road and we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #25 to Keele. We cut though onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. 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 Hanley / Longton 23-02-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
32639	Fenton, Adrian Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65033	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63146	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up 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 Taxico YJ62 CZX. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we walked on to City Road and we saw silver minibus DN08 GOC. we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned right onto Victoria Road. we saw Lucky Seven S24 SAJ.

Lucky Seven S24 SAJ in Fenton

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 32639 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32639 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. we turned left onto the ring road where we saw Lucky Seven GX13 PKY. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65002 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford. We decided to do this bus to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 continued up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. We brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We turned right into Ironmarket and we walked to the gardens. We stopped in the gardens and we ate the sausage roll and drank the bottle of Coke. We set off along Ironmarket and we turned left onto castle walk. We stoppoed at JD Sport and we brought some stuff. We continued down to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton 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. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #22 to Newcastle. and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Newcastle. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off. 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. We turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end near to Temple Street. We got out of the taxi and we walked onto Temple Street and back into the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to the room and went on his computer. 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 and we turned right onto Blurton Road. and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to Blurton. When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and chilled out on his computer. we set off on foot to the walked the way over on Finstock Avenue. and we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Blurton

We continued along Finstock Avenue and we saw ABC Taxis YO69 AYZ parked up.

ABC Taxis YO69 AYZ in Blurton

We continued back to the house and we parked up. When it was time to go finished off the Blog and then we went to the Chippy tea 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 stopped at St Mary's chip shop and we brought chips for tea and a couple of small bottle of pop for Matthew. We walked onto Brookside Drive. We turned right onto Central Drive. We turned left onto Cemlyn Avenue. We turned right onto Meaford Drive and to the house. Matthew had his Matthew had sausages with chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We walked onto Meaford Drive where we saw silver minibus LF57 YTM. We turned left onto Cemlyn Avenue. We turned right onto Brookside Drive. We turned left onto Brookside Drive. We set off 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. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. We said goodbye and matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 24-09-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65004	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
63177	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67699	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
63099	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also having a party for a friend 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 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

For dinner Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. After tea Matthew went back into his room before we went out. We saw Premier Travel SF64 EKC going towards Stoke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63114 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then took a picture of First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65004 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 ran into Hanley and into the bus station. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 63177 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and 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 Coaches KX13 DZL and First Potteries 63097 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. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 67653 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67653 in Newcastle bus station

After a short while we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67699 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 ran into Hanley and into the bus station. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up 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 and 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. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted in Longton. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we continued onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left 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 and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer. Later on we went downstairs for a visit. We had brought party food and we set up in the garden. We lit the candles and Matthew sang happy birthday for the friend on a video call before blowing out of the candles. Matthew ate his party food and listened to music. After the visit we went upstairs and Matthew returned 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.