Trip to Joiners Square / Hanley 11-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	Shelton Care Group
67654	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	Shelton Care Group

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 and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Methodist Church DN03 WKK.

Temple Street Methodist Church DN03 WKK in Fenton

We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw black minibus DC65 HZD.

DC65 HZD in Fenton

At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the day we went to Joiner Square in an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we went straight onto Fountain Street. We followed the road to the left onto William Street and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We turned right onto Austin Street and right onto Stuart Street and to the community centre. We got out of the taxi and we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU parked up.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Joiners Square

Also seen was Intercity SF58 NTC dropping someone off.

Intercity SF58 NTC in Joiners Square

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus DK08 CPZ.

DK08 CPZ in Joiners Square

Afterwards we saw red minibus DA07 AON.

DA07 AON in Joiners Square

Matthew went to the toilet and then spent some time in the community centre. For dinner Matthew had some ham sandwiches and a selection of other party foods. He also had a glass of Coke. for after Matthew had a jammie wagon wheel, a jam tart and a Bakewell tart. When it was time to go we went outside to wait for the taxi. We saw Allendale GU52 RNZ.

Allendale GU52 RNZ in Joiners Square

Also seen was Intercity WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Joiners Square

We returned to the residential unit in an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Stuart Street. We turned left onto Austin Street and left onto the A52. We headed towards the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #6 to Coalville. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #6A to Hanley. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street ansd we stopped opposite the Co-op. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. we saw ABC Supreme KX15 BJK. Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon with chips followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. 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. down under the railway line and into 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 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 we entered the bus station where we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYT on a #548 to Birmingham. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 67654 on a #6 to Meir. 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 we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Shrewsbury 14-02-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Shrewsbury	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Shrewsbury	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NH57 HRO	Bentilee	Longton	Charter	ABC Supreme
NH57 HRO	Longton	Bentilee	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going to his day service and I was in Blackpool & Cleveleys. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew then waited in his room until it was time for the bus to turn up. Whilst he waited we saw First Potteries 42892 on a #13 service to Hanley.

First Potteries 42892 in Bentilee

We also saw Allendale minibus NK02 KVF.

Allendale NK02 KVF in Bentilee

A few minutes later Matthew's bus turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We set off onto the A5272 and we ran Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down the hill into Longton. We went around the one-way system and we crossed over the A50 onto the A5035. We then ran through Dresden. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into new Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning onto the A5035. We turned left into Church Road At the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffic lights to Heron Street. We followed the road onto Station Bridge Road and then onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Shrewsbury on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and then we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and then we got onto the southbound A500. We did the A500 right to the end and then we turned left onto the A519. We ran for a couple of hundred yards and then we turned right onto the A5182 by the Eddie Stobart depot. We ran Westwards along the the road until the end until we joined the Southbound A53. we ran through Whitmore andbaldwin's gate and then we joined the A51 by The swan with Two Necks. A couple of hundred yards later we turned left onto the A53 again. We ran through Loggerhead and then we went around the North side of Market Drayton. We crossed the A41 at Tern Hill. We were now out in open countryside and we ran along the fast newer sections of the road to Shawbury. Once we passed through the village we ran to the edge of Shrewsbury and then we stopped at a pub called the Two Henrys. For dinner Matthew had gammon, egg & chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Bakewell tart & cream. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. After we had finished we returned back to the day centre in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the A53 and we returned Northwards via Shawbury, Tern Hill and Loggerheads before we crossed the A51 by the Swan with Two Necks. We continued North through Baldwin's Gate and Whitmore. We turned right onto the A5182 and then we ran north up the A500. At Sideway we went east along the A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights to Heron Street. We followed the road onto Station Bridge Road and then onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. After a short stop Matthew returned to Bentilee on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedlae Road and ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We continued onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and at the end we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We dropped another service user off and we returned onto the A5035 and we saw Stanways VAZ 4815. We travelled back through Blurton into Dresden and up to Longton and we crossed over the A50. We then turned right onto Chadwick Street. We crossed over Uttoxeter Road onto Bridgewood Street and we went under the railway line and at the end we turned left onto Forrister Street. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through on Dividy Road before we got back to our destination. When Matthew got back into respite he went up to his room to watch the passing buses. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 116 going towards Adderley Green.

Copeland's Tours MIB 116 in Bentilee

A few minutes later we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus FJ05 EKN arrive in the yard.

Stoke-on-Trent city council FJ05 EKN in Bentilee

Matthew had his tea which consisted of fish with mashed potatoes followed by lemon Cheesecake. after tea Matthew went to Longton on ABC Supreme NH57 HRO. We set off onto the A5272 and after doing a u-turn at the roundabout we ran Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down the hill into Longton. We went around the one-way system and we turned of the Strand into the car park. Matthew visited B&M and brought some cans of Coke. We returned to respite on ABC Supreme NH57 HRO. We set off out of the car park and onto the one way system. We turned left off Market Street onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran Westwards to Bentilee. When Matthew got back he chilled out and watched some Television. Later on he had a bath before having toast for supper. Matthew went o bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Congleton 14-12-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Festival Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Festival Park	Cobridge	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Cobridge	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DX65 DMO	Bentilee	Congleton	Charter	Meadows
DX65 DMO	Congleton	Bentilee	Charter	Meadows

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. Matthew read about the fact that there has been a planning application put in to build a KFC in Biddulph. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew then went to his room to wait for his bus and watch the other buses coming and going. We first saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus WR58 LHY.

Stanton's of Stoke WR58 LHY in Bentilee

A few minutes later we saw Allendale green minibus GU52 RNZ.

Allendale GU52 RNZ in Bentilee

Eventually Matthew's transport turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Dividy Road and we ran towards Bucknall where we joined the A52. We followed the road to the left at Limekiln Bank and we ran across Joiners square and we turned right onto cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and left onto the Avenue. At the end of the Avenue we turned left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway before we joined the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we came off the A500 onto the A34. We turned left onto Church Lane and at the top we turned right onto Wilson Road. At the end of Wilson Road we turned left onto new Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. After picking up another service user, we went forwards onto the A5035 and over the railway line into Blurton. We turned left onto Church Road and we ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50 into Heron Cross. We continued onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went to Morrisons in Festival Park in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the road around past the sixth form college and we turned left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto The Avenue and we ran around the park and on Regents Road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road around Hanley. We followed the road to the end and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We ran under the A53 onto Festival Way and we turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive. We then parked up at Morrison's and Matthew went shopping. Matthew did his shopping for the week and then returned to Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Greyhound way and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We turned right onto Grange Street. We followed the road around to Emery Street and we stopped at Chirst Church. At the church Matthew ate some gingerbread men before returning to the Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the trip back to Fenton. We returned onto Waterloo Road and we saw first Potteries 66852 on a #3 to Talke. We crossed over Cobridge light and we ran down to the ring road. We ran clockwise around Hanley and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road and we arrived back at the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a jacket potato with beans and cheese. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. When it was time to back to respite, transport for the return journey was 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 travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. We turned right Beaconsfield Drive and then left onto Finstock Avenue. At the end we went left onto Magdalen Road and then 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 continued up through Dresden into Longton and we crossed over the A50. We ran past the Gladstone Pottery Museum on Chadwick Street and we crossed over Uttoxeter Road and onto Bridgewood Street. Due to the road ahead being closed we turned left onto Sutherland Road an we went past the Police Station. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down the other side into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran into Bentilee and into respite. Tonight Matthew was going out for his tea. Transport for the trip was Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran through Bentilee to Bucknall where we joined the A52. We followed the road around to the left and we crossed over Joiners Square roundabout we ran down towards the railway station and we turned right into Station Road. At the end we turned left onto Stoke Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran a few miles North and then we joined the A34 at the recently re-open Talke roundabout. We ran North to the Caudwell Tavern where we followed the A34 to the right. We continued north to the edge of Congleton and we turned right onto Padgbury Lane. A few yards up the road we stopped at the Heath Farm pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew ate a burger and fries, followed by chocolate fudge with ice cream. When it was time to go we climbed back aboard Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off North up Padgbury Lane and we went east on the A534 into town. We joined the A34 and we turned right onto the A54, past the bus station and forwards onto the A527. We then ran back past Congleton railway station and into Biddulph. We continued South thrrough Knypersley and into Brown Lees. We continued South through Brindley Ford, and Fegg Hayes to Chell. At the roundabout we turned left onto High Lane and we ran through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green to Townsend where we followed the road left through Northwood. We Joined Bucknall Road and we crossed Limekiln Lights onto the A52 and into Bucknall. We turned right onto the A5272 ans we ran up into Bentilee and back to respite. When we got back Matthew chilled out watching TV. Matthew then had a bath and fr a late supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Florence 20-10-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
WF11 WHC	Bentilee	Lightwood	Charter	Roseville
WF11 WHC	Lightwood	Bentilee	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. After he had finished eating he eaited in his room for his transport to arrive. When it turn up it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Dividy Road. We headed Eastwards towards Adderley Green and then we turned right onto Anchor Road. At the bottom of Anchoe Road we went around the one way system and crossed over the A50 before going West on the A50 towards Heron Cross. At the second roundabout we turned right and went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around the corner onto Station Bridge Road and then we turned left onto Christchurch Street and then to our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. After dinner Matthew went shopping. We walked onto Glebedale Road and onto City Road. We crossed over and went up to Victoria Place before heading down Victoria Road. Part way down we saw First Potteries 63172 on #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we went into Aldi. Matthew did his weekly shop for the day service and then they set off back to the unit. We set off back up Victoria Road and then turned right into Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and then went along Christchurch Street and to our destination. After putting the shopping away it was time to go back to respite. We climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set of out of Glebedale and right onto City Road and up into Longton along King Street. We carried on forwards onto Market Street and then left onto Anchor Road. At the top of Anchor Road we turned left onto Dividy Road and into Bentilee. We got back to the unit around 15:00. Matthew went up to his room whilst he waited for tea. Whilst he was waiting he watched the other buses coming and going. On of the arrivals was Free Spirits Ford minibus MV05 YMM.

Free Spirits MV05 YMM in Bentilee

A short while later we saw Allendale PN07 BHJ.

Allendale PN07 BHJ in Bentilee

For tea this evening Matthew was going out to the pub. The taxi arrived and it was Roseville minibus WF11 WHC. We set off onto Dividy Road and through Adderley Green towards park Hall. We turned right onto Glandore Road and left onto Carberry Way. We turned left onto Weston Coyney road and right onto the A520. At Meir across the main roundabout and then right onto Grosvenor Road. We followed the road forwards onto Meir Road and when we got to the roundabout we went right before going into the New florence pub. Matthew used the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. For tea Matthew had an All Day Big Breakfast washed down with Coke. For afters he had Chocolate Fudge Cake with ice cream. When he had finished eating they returned to Bentilee in Roseville minibus WF11 WHC. We set off back onto Meir Road and then we turned right onto Upper Normacott Road and across the A50. We joined Uttoxeter Road and then onto Sutherland Road and Weston Coyney Road. We cut through the housing estate and we joined Anchor Road off Amiston Street. At the top of Anchor Road we turned left and we headed to the unit in Bentilee. When Matthew got back he watched telly and chilled out in his room. Later on he had a bath and then had some toast for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Abbey Hulton 20-08-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Benitlee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Abbey Hulton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in respite and was going home after his day at the day centre. Matthew got up at 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. After breakfast Matthew waited for the bus to come to take him to his day service. Whilst he was waiting we saw Stoke-on-Trent City Council welfare bus KN61 EZV.

Stoke-on-Trent city council KN61 EZV in Bentilee

A short while late his transport appeared and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Dividy Road. We saw Bentilee Volunteers WX05 MVA on the road behind us.

Bentilee Volunteers WX05 MVA in Bentilee

The bus carried on down to Bucknall and we joined the A52. At Limekiln Bank we followed the A52 to the left and we carried on down to Joiners Square. At the roundabout at Joiners square we turned left and went up Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road and then onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went in the sensory room and then used the computers. For dinner Matthew had beans on toast. After dinner Matthew had a trampoline session in Abbey Hulton. The transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. The bus set off onto City Road and then sharp left onto Victoria Road. At joiners Square we turned right onto the A52. At Limekiln Bank we carried straight on towards Abbey Hulton We turned right onto Abbots Road and to our destination. Matthew went into the building and used the toilet. He spent the afternoon on the trampoline. When he was finished they came out of the building and we saw Allendale PN07 BHJ.

Allendale PN07 BHJ Abbey Hulton

For the journey back to the day centre Matthew climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Abbotts Road and then left onto Leek Road. At Limekiln Bank we carried straight onto the A52. At the roundabout at Joiners square we turned left and went up Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road and then onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a quick break Matthew climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey home.We set off onto Glebedale Road and straight onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road and arrived home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of cherryade whilst he waited for the time to go out. Matthew had an appointment with the Orthotics department. We got in the car and we set off onto the A5035. We ran through Trentham onto the A5035 and we joined the A34. We went North around Newcastle and past the closed First Potteries Newcastle depot. We carried on towards Crackley and we turned right into the industrial estate. Matthew had his feet checked and then we returned to the car. We drove back onto the A34 and we saw Magnum minibus LT03 RXZ on the roundabout. We went South down the A34 and we went past Newcastle bus station. We rejoined the A34 and we stopped for tea at the Cherry Tree. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a Mars Attacks. Whilst ate the pub we saw City Cabs LL09 SSV. When we had finished eating we got back into the car and we drove Southwards down the A34. At Hanford we went up Church lane and then right onto Wilson Road. We went down New Inn Lane and we went onto Pacitic Drive to drop a few things off. We joined New Inn Lane again and then we turned left onto the A5035 and we passed Warringtons of Ilam MX56 FXG. We got home around 18:00. Matthew unpacked his thing from his suitcase and then chilled out on the computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark