Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 09-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
119	Newcastle BS	Fenton	1A	D&G Bus
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
32648	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
65732	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	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 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 and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car DL21 NVF parked up. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 111 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #22 to Longton, ERS Medical FJ21 HGG and ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we stopped at the McDonalds and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a chicken nuggets and fries before continuing along High Street. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the chicken nuggets and fries and sausage rolls followed by a Viscount biscuit and drink the can of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket to Halifax and we used the cash machine. We walked onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street past the old Santander bank which has now closed. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Hanley. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 45 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 45 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 119 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBC & ERS Medical FD21 OYF. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and 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 cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw Travel Express SM65 DMY going towards Stoke. Matthew went out tea on the bus. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road where we saw Intercity BG64 YGJ going towards Stoke.

Intercity BG64 YGJ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #9 to Longton, ERS Medical FJ21 HGG and ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 112 before it continued towards Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later a bus to Hanley appeared and it was dud First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the Wetherspoons pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. We came out of the shopping centre and we walked back along Tontine Street before continuing up to Stafford Street. We walked to Stafford Street and we turned left onto Piccadilly. We walked up Pall Mall and back on to Piccadilly. We walked back up right onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65732 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 65732 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room to chill out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Longton Park 21-09-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63101	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67155	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
32633	Hanley BS	Meir Broadway	6A	First Potteries
BG64 YGJ	Normacot	Longton Park	Charter	Intercity
BG64 YGJ	Longton Park	Blurton	Charter	Intercity

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. it was also the day Matthew saw the coucil are going to spend £8.7 million road improvement projects to go ahead to help bust traffic jams. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We turned left onto City Road where we saw First Potteries 63101 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. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63101 before it worked a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Newcastle bus station

In Newcastle, we decided to catch a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #25 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. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and Lidice way. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus where Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67155 before it worked a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We set off out of the bus station. We walked up Lichfield Street and we turned left on Stafford Street. We stood near the corner of Trinity Street where work is being done on the former Bridgefords estate agents building. We saw D&G Bus 39 on a #8B from Endon to Hanley.

D&G 39 in Hanley

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 65004 on a #8 to Ball Green

First Potteries 65004 in Hanley

Also seen was First Potteries 63098 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63098 in Hanley

We headed back along Stafford Street and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We headed back into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Meir. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32633 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 32633 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir. As the lower saloon of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32633.

Inside First Potteries 32633

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside First Potteries 32633.

Inside First Potteries 32633

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 then we came off the A50 onto Broadway. Once off the bus we set off on foot towards Longton Park. We walked up the footpath and over the A50. We continued onto Grosvenor Road and we followed the road onto Meir Road. We stopped at old Premier Travel. We ran through to Upper Belgrave Road down to Normacot. We saw white minibus WA07 CZM parked up in a side street.

WA07 CZM in Normacot

For a treat we arranged for him to travel on a taxi minibus. It turned up and it was Intercity BG64 YGJ. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Belgrave Road and left onto Chaplin Road. At the end we turned right onto Cocknage Road and we continued onto the end of Queens Park Avenue where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Longton Park for a short while. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a sandwich for breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke and we sat down on the seats outside the shop to eat his dinner. When it was time to go we returned to Fenton on Intercity BG64 YGJ. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Queens Park Avenue and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through to Blurton. We turned right onto Maythorne Road and afterwards we turned right Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down Blurton Road and we First Potteries 63171 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 in Blurton

We got in a car. We set off down We set off onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and int heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW parked up nearby. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room and watched buses out of the window. Matthew had a can of Coke where We saw Copeland's Tour MIB 278 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 278 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we went tea by 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 ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and over the A500 into Talke. At the junction we followed the A34. Traffic was slow from the junction by Toby Cavery right up to the other side of the Red Bull due to traffic lights. It added another 30 minutes onto our journey. We ran North through Scholar Green and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery. After having a re-fill of Coke, He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off down Scholar Green. Traffic to the other side of the Red Bull due to traffic lights. was slow from the junction by Toby Cavery right up 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 past the former First Bus depot. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. 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 botte 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 Newcastle / Hanley 12-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
67604	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
173	Longton Interchange	Dresden, Longton Park	50	D&G
173	Dresden, Longton Park	Longton Interchange	50	D&G
113	Longton Interchange	Weston Coyney, New Kingsway	1	D&G
25	Weston Coyney, New Kingsway	Longton Interchange	1	D&G
113	Longton Interchange	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1	D&G
44514	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67638	Newcastle BS	Hanley, stop S6	4A	First Potteries
63096	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 and going out for tea later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Abbey Hill WA17 CUU.

Abbey Hill WA17 CUU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew chilled out. For dinner Matthew went to KFC. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and we turned right. At KFC Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished in KFC we set off to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 37 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 37 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. Once off the bus we decided to do the next #22 to Longton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 67604 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67604 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we stopped to wait time. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus we saw D&G Bus 51 on a #13 to Saxonfields.

D&G 51 in Longton Interchange

A short time later we saw D&G Bus 173 on a #50 to Newstead.

D&G 173 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Dresden before we sat down. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of Longton along Lightwood Road. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and left onto Chaplin Road. At the end we turned right onto Cocknage Road and we continued onto the end of Queens Park Avenue where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Longton Park for a short while. After we had finished we walked out of the park and we waited for the next bus back towards Longton. After a short wait we saw D&G 173 on a #50 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down. We set off along Queens Park Avenue and we ran forwards onto Cocknage Road. We turned left onto Chaplin Road and right onto Belgrave Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the buds we waited for a bus towards Weston Coyney. A few minutes later we saw D&G bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Weston Coyney before we sat down. We set off onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus bus we decided to wait for the next bus back to Longton. After about 20 minutes we saw another bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 25 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down. We set off along the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided to wait for a following bus down to Fenton. After a while we saw D&G bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus We booked to Fenton and we sat down. We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on, Matthew went out again on the bus. We went downstairs and we walked onto City Road where we saw Intercity BG64 YGJ going towards Stoke.

Intercity BG64 YGJ in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries new arrival 44514 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 44514 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. In Newcastle, we decided to catch a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67638 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 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 Tontine Square to Halifax and we used the cash machine. We walked onto Parliament Row and we went to Marks & Spencers. WE did some shopping. We came out onto Parliament Row and Matthew saw the work on the new KFC store which is being opened in the ols Clinton Cards store. We returned down Tontine Street 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 63096 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63096 in Hanley bus station

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 65001 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 we met up with Matthew to take him out for tea. we got in the car. we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. 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. We crossed the A53 and we ran forwards onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstatnton to the top of Porthill bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. At the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw Magnum minibus PJ62 BKO. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a bottle 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.