Trip to Festival Park / Wolstanton 06-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67180	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	39A	First Potteries
63103	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was returning to the residential unit, but first he was going out for dinner and doing his weekly shopping. Matthew Woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just before 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After mum had got home from an appointment, we set off to Festival Park. We got in the car and we headed onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we joined the Westbound A50. We turned right onto the A500 and we headed Northwards. As we headed through Stoke we saw 2 red Metroline Wright bodied double deckers going Southwards. We continued to Etruria and we turned right onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane and we stopped at the pub. As we parked up we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #39A doing the new bit of the route along Shelton Boulevard. Matthew we went to the toilet, and afterwards we sat down. Matthew had a carvery with gammon, pis in blankets, yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, carrots, parsnips and gravy. Matthew washed this down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a Mars Attacks with a scoop of ice cream. When we had finished we went out to the car. We saw grey minibus SH71 KLM parked up in the car park.

SH71 KLM in Festival Park

We got in the car and we set off onto Shelton Boulevard. We turned left onto the Etruria Valeey Link Road and we went under the A500 and into the retail park. We parked up at Asda and we saw blue minibus SF20 BSO parked up.

SF20 BSO in Wolstanton

We went into Asda and we did Matthew weekly shop. When we had finished we headed back to the car. We got in the car and we set off out of the retail park and we turned right. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Etruria and Stoke to Sideway. We went Eastwards up the A50 and we saw Ausden Clark Yutong coach AC24 ACG. We came off the A50 and onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 13:40. in the afternoon we chilled out on the computer and wrote some of the Blog. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Just after 16:00 we set off towards Fenton. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and 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 and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. 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. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car YR24 XGF parked up at their garage. We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67180 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 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 got in the bus station and there was already a bus we could catch in the bus station. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63115 on a #39A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #38A to Crackley. We turned right onto Etruria Valeey Link Road and we ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63103 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 turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and 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 Hanley / Newcastle 24-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63347	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63356	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
63178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63115	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s The Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going 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 to go to the Hanley we saw silver minibus YR11 OJR. Later on we went out for dinner on the bus. 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 onto Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63347 on a #6 to Hanley. 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. 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. Once the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside of First Potteries 63347 before we got off.

Inside First Potteries 63347

We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 24 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. Eventually ur bus appeared on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 63356 on a #4 to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63356 in Hanley bus staion

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford where we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #4 to Hanley. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and we got off the bus. We set off along Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We went to the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We sat down on a bench outside to eat the food, and afterwards we went to poundland. We bought a some Milky Way and we went further up the High Street to Holland and Barrett. After doing some shopping in there we went across the road to Chopstix and Matthew used the toilet. We headed back along Hassell Street to the bus station and we booked a taxi. Whilst we waited Matthew took some more bus pictures. We saw First Potteries 63102 on a #4A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63102 in Newcastle bus station

Matthew ate a Milky Way whilst he waited for the taxi. Also seen was First Potteries 67177 on a #98 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 67177 in Newcastle bus station

When the taxi turned up it was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Hassell Street. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we crossed over the Jubilee roundabout and we ran onto the one-way system. We ran onto the A52 and we ran out of Newcastle. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran down to the A500. We headed Southwards to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street. We got out of the taxi and we went back to residentual unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chiiled out in his room. We saw Roseville FD70 YDT dropping off someone. Around 15:00 I came to pick up Matthew. He came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road and walked to the bus stop by the flats. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Stanton's of Stoke XY 5382 heading towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke XY 5382 in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 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 and we saw silver minibus SF68 FME. 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. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35948 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35948 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 108 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 108 in Newcastle bus station

We turned down we saw ABC Supreme SF66 SBU go past on Barracks Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63115 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63115 as it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle

Behind our bus was First Potteries 35940 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35940 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 joined the Southbound A34 and 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. 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 and we turned left onto London Road. 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 saw Ausden Clark AU05 DEN heading Northwards. 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 Harry Shaw BP73 KWH head South on a Reeseheath contract and Paul'sof Stoke Y18 POS heading Northards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and we continued into Trentham and we crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Later on we dropped uncle Dave off back at home. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road 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 A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 29-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67147	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, adj stop J1	23	First Potteries
67141	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
67141	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63112	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	4	First Potteries
67147	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67147 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67147 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Bagnall Street and we turned right past the town hall. We turned left onto Stafford Street and we went into Wilko's. We did some more of the weeks shopping including buying a pizza. When we had finished shopping we paid for our groceries and walked out onto Stafford Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 67141 in Hanley bus station

we got on the bus and we booked to Trentham and sat down towards the back of the bus. 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. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we entered the gardens opposite to the A5035. We went into the actual gardens and we walked anti-clockwise around the lake. We walked to the Tea Room and we stopped for dinner. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67141 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. We went to the toilet. Afterwards we went down High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We continued onwards to the bus station. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63112 on a #4 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. Matthew drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 up the hill into Hanley and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. We turned right onto Stafford Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked up through Old Hall Street. We continued along Parliament Row and we walked up McDonalds. Matthew had a washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. After a short time we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #7A to Biddulph. We decided to wait for the next bus we saw First Potteries 67147 on a #6A to Newstead.

First Potteries 67147 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. We set off out of the bus station 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 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. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we were diverted. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and right onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw Ausden Clark IRZ 6002 going towards Stoke. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by angel cake and custard. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went out for a Newfriars College. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw Travel Express SM65 DMZ. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. 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 ran to Limekiln light and we turned right to follow the A52. We ran into Bucknall and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 27-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1	23	First Potteries
63102	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 going out on the bus and going out for tea as Matthew today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 heading towards Stoke. whilst waiting for the time to go to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 111 on a #11 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we Copeland's Tours MIB 783 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 783 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we saw Ausden Clark AU19 DEN. We went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we walked onto Tontine Square and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of Tontine Street past the site of the new KFC. We walked forwards onto Stafford Street and we passed the town hall. We ran along Bagnall Street and we turned left into Adventure Place and we continued forwards to Bethesda Street. We went into the museum and Matthew ate his chicken sandwich and a bottle of Coke. He also went to the space exhibition and had his photo taken in a spacesuit. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we left the museum. Once off the bus Matthew went to get dinner. We set off along Bethesda Street and we walked up John Street to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63102 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63102 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 69141 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. 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 down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Mum ordered the food and Matthew had gammon and egg with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 we missed the 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 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 upstairs with Matthew and spent so time with him. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. 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 Hanley / Kidsgrove 06-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice 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 63112 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

Also seen was Intercity PO12 CVC heading towards Stoke.

Intercity PO12 CVC in Fenton

A short time later we saw silver minibus PO56 XFT going towards Heron Cross.

PO56 XFT in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 104 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line we saw Ausden Clark KAZ 4524. before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. Once off the bus we headed along Bagnall Street and we turned right onto Albion Street past the town hall. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and onto Parliament Row. We turned left onto Tontine Square and we stopped at the burger van. For dinner Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of Coke. We walked past the new KFC onto Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we placed the First Potteries Network Day ticket under the scanner for the final time for today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #18 to Leek. 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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs. For tea Matthew had Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Later Matthew went downstairs and we waited for a taxi to take us to Kidsgrove. Transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We went down the hill into Stoke and went under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Longport and we came off onto the A527. We ran up the hill out of the Chatterley Valley and we joined the Northbound A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We turned left onto the Avenue and left onto Clough Hall Road. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Clough Hall Road. We turned right onto The Avenue and right onto the A50. We ran up the hill and we ran down through Goldenhill. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched television in his room. Later on Matthew had a bath. After his bath Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Dimsdale 14-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
63175	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
BG07 XCN	Fenton	Dimsdale	Charter	Roseville
BG07 XCN	Dimsdale	Fenton	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Stoke and to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop outside the flats to wait for a First bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 118 going towards the swimming baths.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and It was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the One Stop Shop and Matthew used their computers. When we had finished we went out onto Church Street and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 heading towards Fenton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 783 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto 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 onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Ausden Clark CRZ 6382. A few minutes later we went to Dimsdale. We went downstairs and we went to Dimsdale on it was Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off down Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and 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 turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we turned left onto the B5369. After around 1/2 mile we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off onto the B5369 and at the light we turned right onto the A527. We turned left onto Sandy lane and we crossed the A53 onto Albert street. We joined the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. 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. Matthew went up to his room to wait for time before going to uncle Dave's. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw grey minibus K9 VWW going towards Heron Cross.

K9 VWW in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw City Cabs YX61 VVO going towards Longton.

City Cabs YX61 VVO in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

After a short while we saw silver minibus SF14 ELU going towards Hanley.

SF14 ELU in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Blackfriars GN53 EZT going towards Longton.

Blackfriars GN53 EZT in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

After a while we saw Intercity YC68 ZZH going towards Hanley.

Intercity YC68 ZZH in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we walked down into Stoke. We crossed over the river Trent and onto Selwyn Street. At the end of Selwyn Street we turned right onto Lonsdale Street. We turned left onto Fleming Road and we stopped briefly at Sainsbury's where I bumped into mum and dad shopping. We continued along London Road to Iceland and we did some more shopping. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in a City Cabs taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. 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 turned left onto Glebe street and right onto Lytton Street. At the end we turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.