Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 11-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69172	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
63177	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	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 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. and we cut through onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP outside there yard. We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69174 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 and we let the bus empty before Matthew got a picture inside First Potteries 69174.

Inside First Potteries 69174

We got off the bus and we decided to look around and take a few pictures. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69172 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran 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. we walked down Victoria Road. A short time later Matthew returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off through Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #6 to Parkhall. We continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds to pick up some food. Once we had the food we set off onto Victoria Road where we saw Z Carz YJ12 SGV parked up. we ran to the top of the hill and we turned sharp right onto City Road where we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room had chicken nuggets, fries and a cup of coke followed by a Manchester Tart. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off in the car onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through to Heron Cross. As we ran along Blurton Road we saw Lightning Travel CX04 FNV. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton. Matthew got back to the house and he chilled out on his computer. We set off onto Magdalen Road. We saw First Potteries 69162 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69162 in Blurton

we walked all the way back to the house. We chilled out and Matthew had sasage rolls and egg custard. We chilled out in Blurton for the afternoon and Matthew got read to go back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. At the lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran down into Fenton and we dropped off uncle Dave. After opening his biscuits and putting them in the biscuit tin, and updating his calendar we set off onto Wheildon Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and we parked up near to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and chilled out. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 142 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 142 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Whilst waiting we saw blue minibus DY14 SYF going towards Hanley.

DY14 SYF in Fenton

Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63177 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto 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. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street we walked through Tontine Square. We continued to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Once we had finished shopping we walk back through Tontine Square onto Stafford Street and we went to Dixy Chicken for tea. Matthew used the facilities and afterwards had chicken and fries washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew walked along Stafford Street. we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Quadrant Road and we turned right into Town Road. We followed the one-way system onto Huntbatch Street and we turned right onto Meigh Street. We continued onto Burton Place and Goodson Street. We turned left onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran down Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto city Road. We turned left onto Manor Road and we got out of the taxi. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We crossed over the crossing and we walked onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in 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 / Longton 15-10-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65034	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
65001	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67699	Fenton, Victoria Place	Longton TI	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 to uncle Dave's 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 63111 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we watched the digger across the road which had started work on the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65034 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley 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 where we saw D&G 115 on a #1 to Meir. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station and we ran onto Barracks Road. We turned right at Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street and into Hartshill. We ran through the village and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once out of the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew ate his tea. It was sandwiches, a flapjack and washed down can of Fanta orange. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. Matthew went to the toilet. First Potteries trainer 66805 was parked up and afterwards continued waiting for the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65001 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65001 before sitting down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 65001

we set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive wehre we saw JayJays Travel DT15 JFE. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. we caught up with Britannia Travel S10 KKE. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted in Longton. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we continued onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left 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 and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer. Later on we went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street. We crossed over Christchurch Street and we walked through the alley and we cut through onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to the stop near to Philpots. A we waited for a bus towards Bentilee. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67699 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton Interchange before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and forwards onto King street. When we got to Longton we turned right onto baths Road and we went into the interchange. Once we got off the bus. We set off along the path better Wrights Pies and Barclays bank onto The Strand. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Newcastle. When we had finished there we walked over to The Strand and we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #11 to Newcastle. We continued down to the Srand and we turned left by Hylands and past the shops and walked to the bus station. We went outside to book a taxi. The taxi appeared and it was an Autocabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto baths Road past the site of the new Costa Coffee. We turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the end near to Temple Street. We got out of the taxi and we walked onto Temple Street and back into the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to the room and went on his computer. 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 a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had burger 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 Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back 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 Crewe / Newcastle 04-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
N44 DMV	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Newcastle 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 67650 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Burslem in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem past the site of the old data company which is going to be a new Lidl supermarket. and around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked past the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4489 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4170 on a #84 to Chester. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A5o into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 65705 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65705 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a piece of cake. Later out Matthew went out to Newcastle our space. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We saw transport for the trip was Lucky Seven minibus N44 DMV. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran under the railway line before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran up a couple of junctions and we came off at Shelton New Road. We ran along the B5045 and through Hartshill and we ran forwards onto the A52 and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Ryecroft. We continued onto Knutton lane and we turned left onto Dunkirk. We turned right onto Poolside and we arrived at Our Space. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards used the play equipment. He also had a can of Coke. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi we set off along Stanier Street. We turned right onto John O' Gaunt's road and left onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. 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 / Biddulph Moor 27-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67653	Fenton, Duke Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63097	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	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. 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 63116 on a #11 to Hanley. 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. 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 we went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street. we saw Britannia Travel YP68 BPO. We continued past the shop and we waited by the bus stop opposite to the barbers. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was First Potteries 67653 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67653 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off King Street and we ran past the site of the new petrol station and Costa Coffee. We continued over the roundabouts and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. 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 and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. When we had finished in the shop we set off across Tontine Square and into the market. We sat down and Matthew ate his sausage roll washed down with a can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. Afterwards we went to the floor above into the shopping centre and we went up to the First Floor. We headed upstairs to the toilet and afterwards went out of the shopping centre onto Stafford Street. We turned left and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63097 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #3 to Crewe. 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 returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Temple Street Church G14 SBX.

Temple Street Church G14 SBX in Fenton

Also seen was Stanton's of Stoke OYD 424 going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke OYD 424 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued forwards onto Heron Street. At the roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We ran down to Sideways and we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Stoke and Etruria and we continued North of Longport. At the next junction we cam off the A500 and we joined the A527. We ran past the North end of Tunstall and we continued through Chell and past Fegg Hayes. We continued Northwards through Brindley Ford and through Knypersly. We turned right onto Park Lane and we continued forwards on New Street. We carried on onto Hot Lane. We stopped at a pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks we returned to Fenton by car. We set off down Hot Lane and we ran forwards onto New Street. We continued onto Park Lane and we turned left onto the A527. We ran through Knypersley and down into Brindley Ford. We ran down the hill to Fegg Hayes and we climbed up into Chell. We continued down past the North end of Tunstall and we ran down into the Chatterley valley and onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we continued into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we ran under the railway line and up City Road. We continued into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. 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 / Talke 24-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
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 out on the bus later on and going out for tea with me later on. There was a free bus shuttle running becasue if the roadworks in Penkhull. 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 Copeland's Tours MIB 797 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus LK11 PGX going towards Stoke.

LK11 PGX in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Magnum SO59 HUA heading towards Hanley.

Magnum SO59 HUA in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63118 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. we saw Britannia Travel YP68 BPO. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 986.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street past the old Woolworths store which people hope will be a Primark. We turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned into the the stop outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we stopped at B&M. We continued along Old Hall Street and we turned left onto Parliament Row. We stopped at the Pound Bakery and Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke in a bag. We set off along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we returned to the bus station. At the bus station Matthew ate his sausage roll and drank his bottle of Coke. 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 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. 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 to his room to Whilst he waited he watched buses out of the window. We went into the kitchen and We saw Intercity SJ16 EYF parked outside.

Intercity SJ16 EYF in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room to wait for me and uncle Dave to come and pick him up. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. Outside the flat we saw grey minibus SF17 HCU. We continued walking down to The Range and we did some shopping. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486. and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window we saw Paul's of Stoke Y13 POS going towards Stoke. Later on we came to pick up Matthew. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath. We ran North up the A34 through Crackley and over the A500 into Talke. At the junction we followed the A34 to the right and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery. After having a re-fill of Coke, Matthew had choclate fudge cake and custard for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off down 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 saw First Potteries 65692 on a #4A to Talke. 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 Stoke / Hanley 07-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63178	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 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 blue minibus DY65 ??? going towards Heron Cross.

DY65 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz BN61 RWK heading towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz BN61 RWK in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we got in a car. 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 left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We ran forwards onto Station Road and past the railway station. At the end of the rod we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up into Shelton and we turned left onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we stopped at the college. Matthew went upstairs to get something and afterwards returned to the car. We set off onto Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road and left onto Station Road. We ran past the railway station and we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran forwards onto the one-way system and we continued onto Lonsdale Street. We turned right onto Flemming Road and we continued onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Hide Street and we parked up in the car park. We walked back down to The London Grill and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had omelette, chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. After Matthew had finished his dinner we returned to the car. We set off onto Hide Street and we turned left onto Poulson Street. We turned left onto Hill Street and at the end we turned right onto Honeywall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Stoke Old Road. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto St Marks Street and we turned left onto Rectory Street. We turned left onto Clive Street and left onto Sun Street. We turned left onto Etruria Vale Road and we stopped at the annex. Afterwards we continued along Etruria Vale Road and we ran up to Snow Hill. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto Station Road and we continued onto the A52. We ran up City Road and we turned left onto the private road on which the baths are situated where we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 302. We continued to the end and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had an cup of orange Fanta. We got back in the car and we set off onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto the private road onto which the baths are situated and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turn right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out before going out. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

Also seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Z Carz WV56 VRR going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz WV56 VRR in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX heading towards Heron Cross.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

For tea Matthew had lasagne with garlic bread followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYT on a #548 to Birmingham. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Oakhill 26-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
67156	Oakhill, The Oak Tree	Stoke, stop R	21	First Potteries
63178	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Oakhill 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 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto 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 stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Intercity MK17 VZY.

Intercity MK17 VZY in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus and we saw First Potteries 65026 on a #25 to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off on foot towards Oakhill. We walked along Church Street and we turned left onto Campbell Place. We continued forwards onto London Road and we walked for around a mile into Oakhill. We visited the chemist and afterwards we crossed the road and walked up Trent Valley Road to the Londis shop. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back onto London Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Oakhill

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we headed towards Stoke. Near to Sainsbury's we saw City Cabs DY08 UDN. We got off the bus outside of the former Maplins store. Once off the bus we walked along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street where we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 43 in Stoke

We stood at the bus stop by the newsagents and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a beefburger on a bap as well as some sausages followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Later on we returned to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE parked near to the corner of Albert Square.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back 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 Hanley / Middleport 17-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. We were also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Stoke.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We set off downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus the turn the corner. as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #3A to Kidsgrove. Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and forwards onto Pall Mall. We turned right onto Brunswick Street and left onto Gitana Street. We crossed over trinity Street and we went to the opticians. Matthew had an eye test which I assume is okay as he doesn't wear glasses. After the eye test we walked up Trinity Street and we cut through the shopping arcade onto Piccadilly. We walked down to the corner of Bethesda Street and we went into the museum. Matthew had a bottle of dandelion & burdock.Afterwards he went to the toilet. When we had finished in the museum we set off onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto Adventure Place. We turned right onto Bagnall Street and we returned to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. After a short while we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we were diverted. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and right onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. We set off along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the late afternoon we returned to the residential centre. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on we went to Middleport in a car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke and onto the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria up to Longport. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran up to Trubshaw Cross an we turned right onto Newcastle Street. We stopped at the shop and we went inside. Matthew went in a brought a breakfast to take away. We got into the car and we set off up Newcastle Street into Burslem. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge into Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we turned right on the roundabout onto the A52. We ran towards and past Stoke railway station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the residential unit and he ate the breakfast. Matthew went downstairs and went out in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned right onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we went under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A5272. We turned left onto Hulme Road and we turned into the track to the car park. We visited the Park Hall visitor centre and we saw that it still isn't open. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton. We set off onto the track and we turned left onto Hulme Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran down to Adderley Green. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we went over the hill and down towards Longton. We joined the one way system on Market Street and we followed it around onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. We ran to the end and under the railway bridge, forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in hos room. Latter on Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off down up Victoria Road and we turned left onto the A52. We turned right onto Cauldon Road and right onto Boughey Street. We turned left onto The Avenue and left onto College Road. We had a brief stop by the University Chip Shop to pick up sausage chips and gravy. Once we had picked up the food we turned around at the mini roundabout and we ran up College Road. We turned right onto Cauldon Road and we turned left onto the A52. At joiners Square we turned right onto Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew had a late tea of sausage chips and gravy. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark