Trip to Hanley / Trent Vale 22-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67146	Hanley BS	Meir Park, Potters Bar	6A	First Potteries
67146	Meir Park, Potters Bar	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw Afford rent-a car WM23 EUN. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Autocabs DX17 VWC.

Autocabs DX17 VWC in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67151 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67151 before it returned towards Coalville.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Meir Park. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67146 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67146 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir Park 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. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and Matthew had spotted the pub and decided he needed the toilet. We headed into the pub and Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the bar and Matthew had a small Coke. After finishing his drink we went outside and we had spotted the next #6A to Fenton. we crossed over the road and waited at the stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus turned the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67146 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Lysander Road and around the estate. After nearly completng the loop we turned right onto Whitestone Road. We turned right onto Grindley Lane and we ran up the hill to Rough Close. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we ran down the hill to Meir. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A50. We ran fast down to Normacot and we came off the A50 onto Uttoxeter Road. We came into Longton and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto Commerce Street and then we turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop in Longton we continued down to the railway bridge and then we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley to Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road past the site of the new Burger King. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a Milky Way before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We ran into Stoke town centre and around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place I turned left onto Hill Street and left onto Epworth Street. We continued onto Sprk Terrace and we turned left onto Bath Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto London Road and we ran through the West End to Oakhill. We ran past the former Oak Tree pub and into Trent Vale. We turned right onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included D&G Bus 503 on a #101 to Stafford. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place and onto the one way system. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on he had a bath. After his bath he had some toast for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 05-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63347	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63178	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit and do his weekly shop. Matthew had his medication around 08:00 and got up around 09:30. Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We waited for mum to return from work. Due to his usual food truck being closed today, we decided to go to the pub instead. We got ready and we set off around 12:15. We got in the car and we ran through Blurton and we ran down to the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the other end and joined the Westbound A50. We got onto the Northbound A50 and headed through Stoke and we travelled Southwards we were passed by D&G Bus 173 on a #100 to Hanley. We came off the A500 at Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Etriscan Street. We followed the road around onto Cavour Street and we turned right onto Lanehead Road. We turned right onto Forge Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew ent to the toilet and afterwards went to the bar to help order his food. He had a small carvery with pigs in blankets washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a large brownie with custard. Highlights of the passing vehicles include First Potteries 66363 on a #4 to Hanley. When we were finished we went outside and we saw blue minibus YY22 OKS parked up.

YY22 OKS in Etruria

Also seen was blue minibus DP23 YEF parked up outside.

DP23 YEF in Etruria

We got into the car and we set off from the pub and we turned left onto Shelton Boulevard. We crossed over the railway line on the new Etruria Valley Link Road and we ran under the A500 and turned left into the retail park. After we parked up we went into Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went around and picked up his weekly shopping. When we had finished we went to the till and we paid for the shopping. We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 13:40. We chilled out at Blurton and we did some of the Blog. Matthew had a bottle of Cherry Coke and some vanila ice cream. Later on we returmed to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off therough Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral betting shop. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. Whilst getting ready we saw Afford rent-a-car HT73 SRZ outside there yard. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63347 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. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #4 to Wereton. A few minutes later we saw it was required First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back 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 Hanley / Newcastle 02-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65031	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1	6	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67150	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was coming back to Blurton and going out on the bus. He was also going up to see grandma and grandad. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road and we walked along Manor Street. We turned right onto the path and we cut through onto Leopold Street. We crossed over George Street and we continued onto Edwards Street. We cam eout on Victoria Road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. A it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65031 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65031 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square where we saw an unidentified Harry Shaw coach. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued through Tontine Square to the Potteries Shopping centre and we went to the 1st floor. Matthew went to Superdrug and looked at hair dyes! We came out of the side entrance onto Town Road and we visited a shop to get a bottle of Coke. We walked along Town Road and we cut through Tontime Square to Crown Bank abnd we sat and drank the bottle of Coke. When we had finished we set off along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked along Smithpool Road to the chips shop. We brought food and took it back to the residential unit. We set off along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew had his dinner. It was sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew went to his room and chilled out until I came to pick him ups at 15:00.We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We saw D&G Bus 101 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 101 in Fenton

We continued towards the bus stop and we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NVD parked up by the garage.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NVD in Fenton

We stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 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. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Newcastle bus station

We considered this bus but it pulled off before we could get to it. We saw First Potteries 63111 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 63111 in Newcastle bus station

A couple of minutes later we saw First Potteries 67150 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67150 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We got up and we got off the bus outside the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67150 as it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 67150 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 in the car via uncle Daves house. We set off just after 17:30 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. 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 32627 on a #101 to Stafford and ABC Supreme coach YA67 VBC heading Northwards. 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 where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW parked up. 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 Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Longton / Trent Vale 22-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
119	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Longton Interchange	1A	D&G Bus
69172	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Opp Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was coming to Blurton for the weekend. He was also going out to the pub. It would appear that we are about to have more First E200 MMC's from Olive Grove. Grandma was on holiday today so thing were a little different. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning Matthew went downstairs and headed to the funfair. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we went past the pool before turning left into the park. Once in the park we headed over to the funfair. Matthew had a look around to see what rides were there. When we had finished we walked back onto Smithpool Road and we crossed over the railway line and we turned left into the back alley. We went forwards onto Crawford Street and forwards onto Clifton Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. For dinner matthew had a sausage chip and gravy washed down with a can of Irn Bru. I came to pick Matthew up just after 15:00 and after he came downstairs we cut through onto City Road and we crossed over. We saw Afford Rent-a-car YK20 AXX parked up in a side street.

Afford rent-a-car YK20 AXX in Fenton

We walked down to the stop outside the shops and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw a bus coming up the hill. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 119 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 69172 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69172 in Longton Interchange

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 past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and 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 ran to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spotted First Potteries 63178 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63178 in Blurton

We crossed over the road and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 69172 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 69172 in Blurton

We walked back to the house and Matthew used his computer. For a snack Matthew had some toast washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Around 17:45 we set off to pick up uncle Dave and got to the pub. We set off thr Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw white minibus CV11 BBK parked up. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. 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 37146 on a #101 to Stafford, grey minibus BU51 VUU and Leons Coaches 232 heading Southwards. Once we had finished eating we set off on the A34 and we went under the A500 into Hanford. We stopped at the petrol station and put a very small amount of diesel in the car. It didn't even register as there was any extra fuel in! We re-joined the A34 and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton. We chilled out on the computer for a short while before taking uncle Dave home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw grey minibus CV11 BBK parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Tesco to put in some more diesel. We rejoined the A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. 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 the Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We saw blue minibus HG15 ELC parked up on Consett Road and we returned to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 29-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65728	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries
69163	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65039	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree PH	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was heading to Blurton for the weekend, He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. He chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the windown until it was time to go out. We saw Newfriars College SF70 NLM. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street and across the square. Wew went into the Potteries shopping Centre and we headed down to supercuts where Matthew used the toilet. Ww went upstairs to the bubble tea cafe and Matthew had a cake washed down with a can of Coke. We went to the phone shop and we crossed Tontine Square and visited the Vape shop. We walked down throught the Square onto Piccadilly and down to the Museum. We headed back up through the Square and onto Town Road. We walked along Quadrant Road and onto Stafford Street. We stopped at at Cafe and we had dinner. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Stafford Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #11 to Newcastle. After wards we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 65728 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 saw Peelings FAH 275Y. We headed up the bank into Fenton and we got off at Albert Street. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we headed along Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we headed back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time for me to pick him up. I arrived around 15:00 and Matthew came downstairs, We set off onto City Road and we walked towards the bus stop. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUW parked up outside the garage.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUW in Fenton

We continued to the bus staop and we waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. We could see that there was a bus in Longton on it's a way. About 10 mintes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 69163 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69163 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. We waited for the next bus towards Grandma's. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 161 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 161 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately and we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #22 to Longton. 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. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65039 as it continued towards Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 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. We set off just after 17:45 and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran into Trent Vale. We stopped at Tesco to get some fuel from the Petrol station before re-joining the Southbound A34 and going to the pub. e walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford and First Potteries 65728 running Southwards out of service. 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 sent a couple of e-mails. Matthew also had a tofee crisp Easter egg. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Scarborough / Talke 27-08-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
EGZ 1850	Fenton	Scarborough	Charter	Stanways
EGZ 1850	Scarborough	Fenton	Charter	Stanways

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Scarborough. He was also going to out for tea later. 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. we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Scarborough. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for the coach to appear. When the coach came it was Stanways Coaches coach EGZ 1850. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off onto Glebdale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up the the motorway and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards to junction 21A and we got onto the Eastbound M62. After passing around North manchester on the M60 we continued along the M62. We stopped at the Birch services and Matthew went to the toilet. We continued along the M62 to the South end of Leeds and we joined the Northbound M1. We ran to the end and we joined the Northbound A1(M). We ran Northwards for a junction and we joined the Eastbound A64. We ran around the South side of York and around Malton. We continued through Seamer and into Scarborough. We ran into town and we parked at the Williams Street coach park. We got off the coach and we walked across Castle Road onto Aberdeen Walk. We went into the shopping centre Matthew went to KFC. He went to the toilet and we ordered the food. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Pepsi. When we had finished eating we went down onto Falconers Road and we saw EYMS 509 on a #165 Park and ride service. We walked down Vernon Road and onto the seafront. We saw EYMS 380 on a #8 to Throxenby. We stopped at the Olympia and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a go on the penny falls machines. He played a game of pool. We walked back down the seafront. We walked back up Vernon FRoad and towards the coach park and the return journey was on Stanways Coaches EGZ 1850. We got on the coach and we ran down to the A64. We ran out of town through Seamer and around the Malton by-pass. We ran to the South of York and we joined the A1(M). We ran Southwards for a junction and we joined the Southbound M1. Near to the Southern side of Leeds we joined the Westbound M62. We stopped at Birch service and Matthew went to the toilet. We continued westwards along the M62 and we rounded the North side of Manchester on the M60. We continued onto the Westbound M62 and we joined the Southbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. We travelled South through Longport and Etruria and we cam off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran forwards up City Road into Fenton. We stooped on Christchurch Street and we got off the coach. Matthew returned to the residential unit. We turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst he waited for me to pick him up. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Also see was Afford rent-a car HN16 CMY going towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a car HN16 CMY in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw white minibus NV07 GVN going towards Longton.

NV07 GVN in Fenton

A few minutes later I turned up with uncle Dave. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YT18 GYJ at the garage. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran forwards onto the One-way systen and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 67661 at the depot. We ran North up the A34 through Crackley and over the A500 into Talke. At the junction we followed the A34 to the right and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery. After having a re-fill of Coke, Matthew had choclate fudge cake and custard for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off down the A34 and we followed it to the left. We ran through Talke and over the A500 into Crackley. We continued down through Bradwell and Cross Heath and into Newcastle. As we passed the depot where we saw First Potteries 67637 parked up at the garage. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We saw D&G Bus 35 on a #25 to Crewe. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 02-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63179	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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. Across the road we saw Autocabs minibus SH09 OMR.

Autocabs SH09 OMR in Fenton

We also saw D&G 112 on 'The Orange One' service to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down the road to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes alter we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63098 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. We saw First Potteries 37146 on a #99 to Bradeley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

We set off out of the bus station onto Hassel Street and we walked into town. We stopped at 99p Stores on the corner and Matthew brought can of Coke. When we had finished in the 99p Stores we walked up High Street and we went into the Roebuck Centre. We went into Iceland and Matthew brought potatoes and some other food shopping. When we had finished in Iceland we cam out of the Roebuck Centre and onto Ironmarket. We turned right onto Castle Walk and we stopped at Greggs. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a jammy heart biscuit. We then continued down Castle Walk and back to the bus station. When we got back to the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 41496 on a #22 to Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards then back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had his sausage roll followed by a jammy heart biscuit. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street an back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw Afford rent-a car HN16 CMY going towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a car HN16 CMY in Fenton

After tea Matthew went up to his room to chill out. We then went out to Trent Vale by car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill. After running under the railway line we went Southwards down the A500. We travelled down to Hanford and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford. We travelled up to Hawthorne Road and we turned right. We stopped at a house to have tea. For tea Matthew had sausages & chips followed by cake. Matthew went on the computer and then returned to the residential unit. we joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale to Hanford. We turned left onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke we we came off the dual carriageway. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room. 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