Trip to Longton / Birches Head 17-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
49	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	24	D&G Bus

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 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and Transport for the trip was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we stopped at the charity shop to pic something up. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we set off on foot to Longton Interchange. We looked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Blurton was to D&G Bus #24 service. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 49 on a #24 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road. 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. We turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Blurton. We turned left onto Barlaston Road and right onto Waterside Drive. We turned left onto Wimbourne Avenue and we turned right onto Waterside Drive. we continued to the ens and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and right onto Ripon Road. At the end we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road. We turned left onto King Street and we turned left into KFC. We picked up some food and we set off onto City Road where we saw we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 SXT. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went into the visitor room. We brough with us a bottle of chicken burger, chicken popcorn, fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew looked at dad's phone and afterwards we did some of the Blog. After the visit Matthew said goodbye and went back upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. We went out in the car. We set off into the estate and we ran down to the A5035 where we saw ABC Taxis SL09 BXM.

ABC Taxis SL09 BXM in Blurton

After a while we saw First Potteries 44515 running out of service.

First Potteries 44515 in Blurton

We ran through Dresden where we saw Lucky Seven KN12 NBF.

Lucky Seven KN12 NBF in Dresden

We turned right onto Rosalyn Road. Mum went to the dentist and had a tooth repaired. When we had finished we set off onto Rosalyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. Once home Matthew had washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We called for taxi and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive ad we turned left on Church Road. We turned left 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 Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had a pizza and chips followed by a pancake. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Lucky Seven BT57 FSN going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven BT57 FSN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left 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 / Birches Head 03-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	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 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 Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN.

Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw grey minibus BJ15 XSG parked up. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off out of the day centre on to Christchurch Street. We waited for the bus to appear and a few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road where we saw Denstone College AY58 EFF. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street and we saw D&G Bus 42 on a #2 to Birches Head.

D&G 42 in Hanley

We continued along Tontine Street and across Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping center. We visited Earnest Jones and afterwards, once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre we continued onto Parliament Row. We stop at Pound bakery and Matthew brought a sausage roll. Afterwards we went next door to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. He also ate his sausage roll. Once we had finished we set off along Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #3A to Talke. 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past 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 where we saw Travel Express BG61 KTJ. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had a jacket potato with beans followed by cake. We went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left 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 Kidsgrove / Birches Head 03-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
BN14 JCY	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Lucky Seven
YS66 VRK	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

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 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 Warringtons of Ilam W636 MKY.

Warringtons of Ilam W636 MKY 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 went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 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 and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and we crossed over Tontine Square. We visited Primark and afterwards we went to the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square. We stopped at a cafe for dinner and Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards we walked down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67651 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley bus station

We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued to the end of Bethedsa Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. At the end of station road we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran onto the one-way system and we followed it onto Church Street. After crossing over the A500 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs and chilled out in his room. we used his computer and watched buses out of the window. we went downstairs and we got in car. 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. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Longport and we came off the A500 at Talke. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran up towards the Caudwell Tavern. We followed the A34 to the right and we turned right into St Saviors Street. We ran forwards onto Mitchell Drive and we crossed over Mitchell Avenue onto Harecastle Avenue. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we arrived at our destination. Once off the bus Matthew went around Clough Hall Park. We used the playground and we walked around the park. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off along Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Harecastle Avenue and forwards again onto Mitchell Drive. We ran forwards onto St Saviours Street and we turned left onto the A34. We followed the A34 to the left and we headed South. We joined the Southbound A50 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room for a while. Later on Matthew went out on the bus again. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before 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 and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We turned right onto Old Hall Street and left onto Parliament Row. We stopped at McDonalds and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Parliament Row and across Tontine Square. We stopped at Bodycare and we went into the Intu Potteries and we went up to HMV. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we left shopping centre and we walked across Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we entered the bus station. We saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We missed that bus so we waited for the next bus to Fenton. A while later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67152 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67152

We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw ABC Supreme YS66 VRK. We over to the minibus it was Lucky Seven BN14 JCY. We got on the minibus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right City Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran North to Bucknall. We went straight cross onto the A5009 and we ran up through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew danced to Halloween themed song until it was time to go home. The transport back to Fenton it was ABC Supreme YS66 VRK. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and at joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and went forwards onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through the lights and we went forwards onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went upstairs to his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Birches Head 12-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67157	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 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 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street 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 was going to Hanley on the bus. We set of out of the day centre and walked along Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

We stopped at the bus stop on Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turn left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at Subway and Matthew had a chicken Sub with a cup of Coke and a cookie. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we saw grandma and Grandad. we walked through Tontine Square.onto Tontine Street. we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Newcastle. back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. After a short while the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BX16 CHZ on a #528 to Haverfordwest. 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 turned right onto Avenue Road following the diversion. We turned left onto Stoke Road and left onto Station 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 went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. We went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left 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 Kidsgrove / Hanley 05-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
PE67 XEU	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEU	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Tirley Street	23	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. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church 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 PE67 XEU.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

In the morning we went to Kidsgrove in Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Longport and we came off the A500 at Talke. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran up towards the Caudwell Tavern. We followed the A34 to the right and we turned right into St Saviors Street. We ran forwards onto Mitchell Drive and we crossed over Mitchell Avenue onto Harecastle Avenue. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we arrived at our destination. Once off the bus Matthew went around Clough Hall Park. We used the playground and we walked around the park. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. Transport for the trip it was Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU. We got on the bus and we set off along Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Harecastle Avenue and forwards again onto Mitchell Drive. We ran forwards onto St Saviours Street and we turned left onto the A34. We followed the A34 to the left and we headed South. We joined the Southbound A50 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out to Hanley on the bus. We set off out of the day centre on to Christchurch Street. We waited for the bus to appear and a few minutes later we saw Intercity DV10 JCZ.

Intercity DV10 JCZ in Fenton

A short while later we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line. 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 and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BV67 JYD on a #528 to Haverfordwest. After a short while the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses. We saw D&G Bus 53 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 53 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. We went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left 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 / Bentilee 11-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43876	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	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 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 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE also heading towards Hanley.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to We continued on to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went out shopping. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we walked up City Road and we went to JTF. In the warehouse Matthew had a bottle of Coke in the cafe upstairs. When we had finished in JTF we walked back onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. We visited the Co-operative food store and Matthew brought a bottle of diet Coke. When we had finished we walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar, a banana and a slice of birthday cake washed down with a bottle of Coke. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 43876 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 saw First Potteries 67603 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. we got in and we set off along Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We turned into Brecon Way and we turned into Aylesbury Road. We visited a house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272 and we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout 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. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off down We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Once Matthew had put his shopping away he had a bath. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Chester Zoo / Birches Head 14-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Chester Zoo	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Chester Zoo	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton, Best Street	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton, Best Street	Birches Head	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Birches Head	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Chester Zoo. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Chester Zoo. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. when we got to Hanley we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We ran to the end and we joined Etruria Road. At festival Park we joined the Westbound A53. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran out of Staffordshire into Cheshire and we ran under the M6. We continued to the South of Crewe and to the Eastern edge of Nantwich. We joined the Nantwich bypass and we ran around the Northern side of town. We continued Westwards along the A51 to Tarven and we joined the Westbound A54. At the edge of Chester we crossed the A55 and then joined the Northbound A41. We continued Northwards for a few miles until we reached Chester Zoo. We parked up and we entered the zoo. Matthew went to the toilet and then spent some time walking around the zoo. We stopped for dinner and Matthew had egg sandwiches washed down with a can of Coke. We spent some more time going around the zoo until it was time to return to Fenton. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto the Southbound A41. We joined the Eastbound A54 and crossed over the A55. WE ran Eastwards for a few miles up to Tarvin before joining the Eastbound A51. We continued towards Nantwich and we went around it on the on the A51 by-pass and we joined the Eastbound A500. We skirted the Southern edge of Crewe and crossed under the M6 before continuing the last 8 miles or so down to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Keele. We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was white minibus EA07 LMW going towards Stoke.

EA07 LMW in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew then went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on Matthew wen out to play snooker. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street. We turned left onto Park Lane and left onto Dennis Street. We turned left onto Best Street and we parked up. Once we got off the bus and we walked around the corner to the Snooker club. We went upstairs and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew played a few games of snooker and then we continued on our journey aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off along Best Street and we turned right onto King Street. We veered right 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 Lights and we ran forwards onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and we turned left Birches Head Road. We stopped by the field and we got out of the bus to feed the horses. After we had fed them we went to Blurton. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and we ran down to Limekiln lights. We turned left onto the A52 and we veered right onto the A5272. We ran through Bucknall into Bentilee and we continued to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road and we went up and over the hill and down into Longton. We joined the one way system and we ran onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran Westwards along the high level road. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we ran forwards onto Longton Hall Road. At the end of the road we stopped to go to the shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke. At the garage across the road we saw Paul's of Stoke Y19 POS parked up. We got back onto Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX and we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Longton Hall Road and we turned right into Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we went through Heron Cross onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned 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 / Bentilee 06-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65005	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	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 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 Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEM.

Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEM in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH heading towards Longton.

Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH in Fenton

We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw silver minibus NC57 BYM parked up outside the old Court building.

NC57 BYM in Fenton

In the morning we went out shopping. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we walked up City Road and we went to JTF. In the warehouse Matthew had a millionaire's shortbread and a bottle of Coke in the cafe upstairs. When we had finished in JTF we walked back onto City Road. We cut across onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #6 to Coalville. we walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar, a banana and a slice of birthday cake washed down with a bottle of Coke. We went to the toilet and afterwards we saw the grass being cut.

grass cut in Fenton park

We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65005 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 saw First Potteries 67154 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. we got in and we set off along Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We turned into Brecon Way and we turned into Aylesbury Road. We visited a house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272 and we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #11 to Hanley.. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout 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. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off down We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Once Matthew had put his shopping away he had a bath. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.