Trip to Newcastle / Bradwell 11-04-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69170	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
113	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to Newcastle we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 992. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 69170 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 got a picture of First Potteries 69170 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 69170 in Newcastle bus station

Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #4 to Hanley. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket Halifax cash machine to get some money out for an upcoming trip. When we had finished we walked along Ironmarket and down Castle Walk and we visited Home Bargains. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked up Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat the sausage rolls followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Coke. After a short time we saw First Potteries 69161 on a #11 to Hanley. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and into Wilko. Matthew brought a pick and mix. We returned to the bus station. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 37156 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We ran through the grounds and 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road past the new sheltered housing complex. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. After a short while we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place onto London Road. We walked past Sainsbury's. went into Iceland to do some shopping. Matthew did his weekly shop and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven 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 ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and we dropped the shopping off. We went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and 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 and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. As we reached the roundabout we saw Robin Hood YD64 UYU come around the roundabout in front of us. 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 passing ABC Supreme HV22 NXS. 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 collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. He watched television and used his computer. 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 06-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67662	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67660	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4A	First Potteries
2966	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	164	Arriva Midlands
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on and out on the buses. 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 67659 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the afternoon Matthew went to Hanley on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to Victoria Place to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. bus station to catch a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #4A to Talke Pits. 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. 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 got off the bus and we walked through Queens Garden We turned left onto Ironmarket and we then went to pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew also had diner. He had a burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned onto Ironmarket and we turned right onto Castle Walk we stopped at Heron Foods to buy some groceries. We then continued down Castle Walk and into the bus station. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw Arriva Midlands 2966 on a #164 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A53. We followed the one-way system around onto George Street and we ran up the hill towards Hartshill. We veered left at the roundabout onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the railway line and the A500 before joining the Southbound A500. We ran to the near end of Stoke and we came off the A500 onto Stoke Road. We ran up through Shelton into Snow Hill and forwards onto Broad street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #101 to Stafford. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead. we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used his computer. He also watched buses out of the window before going to see uncle dave. We saw white minibus G14 SBX going towards Longton.

G14 SBX in Fenton

Also seen was Lucky Seven SF54 AXK going towards Longton.

Lucky Seven SF54 AXK in Fenton

After a while we saw Roseville silver minibus BV60 BAA going Hanley.

Roseville BV60 BAA in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Ladyline Coaches minibus HV66 PXR going towards Longton.

Ladyline Coaches HV66 PXR in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 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 Tango 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 turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to the room and went 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 / Longton 07-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Benitlee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Benitlee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BV60 BAA	Benitlee	Longton	Charter	Roseville
BV60 BAA	Longton	Benitlee	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew at in his room whilst he waited for his transport to appear. On the ,main road we saw First Potteries 53122 on a #13 to Hanley.

First Potteries 53122 in Bentilee

we also saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus RUI 2486.

Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 in Bentilee

Matthew transport appeared and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We got on the bus an we set off onto Dividy Road. We continued down the A5272 to Bucknall and we joined the A52. We saw First Potteries 37159 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. At the traffic light we followed the A52 to the left. At Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw D&G Bus 139 on a Free Asda bus to Bucknall. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew watched a DVD. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we went into the post office. Matthew brought a chocolate bar. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Clifton Street. We went forwards onto Crawford Street and we walked on to the back Street of Welby Street adjacent to the railway line. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we saw D&G Bus 199 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 199 in Fenton

We carried on to the park and we went into the park and part way around the pool. After returning onto Smithpool Road we went back along the back of Welby Street and left onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and across Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. when it was time to go back to respite we got back on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We continued through Fenton onto King Street. We turned left onto Clarence Street. We crossed over Ashwood onto Longley Road and at the end we turned right onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to Adderley Green. We turned right onto the A5272 and we down to Bentilee and into respite. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

Matthew returned to his room and watched the buses coming and going. We saw Stoke-on-Trent welfare bus FJ59 OES.

Stoke-on-Trent city council FJ59 OES in Bentilee

For tea Matthew had jacket potato with cheese followed by triffle. After tea Matthew went out shopping to Longton on Roseville minibus BV60 BAA. We set off onto Dividy Road and we ran East to Adderley Green where we stopped at the petrol station. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran down the hill to Longton and under the railway line. We went around the one-way system onto Commerce street and the Strand and we turned into the car park to visit B&M. Matthew went in the shop and brought a can of Coke. When we had finished shopping we returned to Roseville minibus BV60 BAA for the returned trip back to respite. We set off onto The Strand and we followed the one-way system onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we went under the railway line and up the hill to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we an into Bentilee and back to respite. Once back in respite Matthew played on a PS4 and chilled out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00...Mark

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 24-05-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67639	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to visit grandma, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had toast and blackcurrant juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and it set off onto the A5035. We turned right and crossed the railway line into Trentham. We went right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning on to New Inn Lane. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We headed left onto Christchurch Street and reached our destination. In the morning Matthew spent the morning in the sensory room and then went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew went to the swimming baths. We set off on foot around the back of the Co-operative Food store and onto City Road. After crossing over the old railway line to Leekbrook Junction, we turned right onto the private road up to the baths. As we approached the baths we saw Copeland's Tour coach MIB 118 in the distance.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

Matthew went to the cafe and had a glass of Coke and then went swimming. After Matthew had finished we walked back to the day centre. We set off along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we walked up Temple Street onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. After using he toilet Matthew climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and onto the Westbound A50 where we saw Z Carz GL04 CVE. We came off the A50 onto Stanley Matthews Way and at the end we turned right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of another service user we returned onto New Inn Lane and then the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Blurton and Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew took a picture of Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX before going into the house.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Matthew had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67639. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67639.

First Potteries 67639 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we turned right. We passed Stanley Matthews Way and we saw First Potteries 67602 on a Longton bound #22 service. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New in n Lane where we saw First Potteries 41540 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We ran up the hill into Hanford and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto Church Lane and we passed First Potteries 42893 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. At the bottom of the lane we joined the A34 and we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we passed First Potteries 53828 on the third & final #22 turn going towards Longton. went forwards onto Hilton Road before turning left into the City General hospital. As we traveled through the hospital grounds we passed ABC Supreme CV08 CZB & BV51 BNZ as well as First Potteries 37159 & 66849 on #25 services. We turned right onto the A34 and when got up and got off the bus opposite to the Cherry Tree. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67639 as it carried on towards Newcastle bus station.

First Potteries 67639 in Newcastle

We crossed the A34 and we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Keele. We walked up Victoria Street and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA go past us.

Roseville BV60 BAA in Newcastle

We went into grandma house and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and then used her computer. We stayed for around an hour and then we said goodbye and we got in the car with mum. We ran down to the A34 and we headed South into Trent Vale where we stopped to pick up MacDonalds for Matthew. After we had finished, we crossed under the A500 into Hanford and we passed First Potteries 65039 on a Hanley bound #101 service. We ran down to Trentham and we turned left onto the A5035. We crossed the railway line into Blurton and we got home around 19:00. Matthew ate his burger fries and chicken nugget which he washed down with a cup of Coke. Matthew then chilled out on his computer and helped me write the Blog, before bedtime around 23:00... Mark