Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 19-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63116	Stoke, stop R	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65039	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
63112	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
DX08 NND	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham Gardens and it was Luke's Birthday 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 E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB in Stoke

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. In the morning Matthew walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short while we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63116 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #4 to Hanley. We walked out of the bus station We turned left onto High Street and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We walked to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. After a while we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley. Once First Potteries 65039 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Trentham and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. We headed out of Trentham Gardens and we crossed over the A34 and we walked forwards onto the A5035. Just after New Inn Lane we stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Longton. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 536. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63112 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63112 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #22 to Newcastle. ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi DX08 NND. We got on the minibus and we set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50. We traveled Westward to Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left 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 went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Newstead. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we went tea by car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle and we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had a mixed grill followed by Lemon Meringue pie and ice cream. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton. We set off onto the A34 and we ran up to the roundabout and did a u-turn. We ran back down through Crackley and Cross Heath towards Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto Hilton Road and we ran past the hospital we turned right onto The Avenue. we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew 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 Newcastle / Trentham 04-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67652	Stoke, stop R	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65036	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
67635	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham Gardens on the bus. Matthew got up 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 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw white minibus G14 SBX.

G14 SBX in Fenton

We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We went to the residential unit and we went upstairs. After getting something we went back downstairs and onto Temple Street. At the end of Temple Street we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We continued down the hill and under the railway line before we saw an unidentified blue minibus going towards Stoke.

An unidentified blue minibus in Stoke

We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short while we saw First Potteries 67652 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67652 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 32081 on a #98 to Ball Green. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished shopping we walked up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket. Matthew took a picture of the old RBS bank which has now closed. This is going to be opening up as a dessert shop. We turned left onto High Street and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down to the bottom of street. We turned left onto barracks Road and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67635 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65036 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #98 to Ball Green. Once First Potteries 65036 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Trentham and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. We left the Gardens and we crossed over the A34. We walked along the footpath which used to be the old railway line to Trentham Gardens. We came out onto Brook Road and we turned right onto Stuart Avenue. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over New Inn Lane. We went to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Longton. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke DRZ 404 going towards Blurton.

Stanton's of Stoke DRZ 404 in Trentham

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67635 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road we saw Lucky Seven SM12 HGX in the BP garage. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus we walked to McDonalds along Baths Road and Matthew used the toilet. Once off the bus we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50 and we turned right onto the Westbound side. We came off at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke YSU 487 heading towards Longton. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we went tea by car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had a mixed grill followed by Lemon Meringue pie and ice cream. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton. We set off onto the A34 and we ran up to the roundabout and did a u-turn. We ran back down through Crackley and Cross Heath towards Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto Hilton Road and we ran past the hospital we turned right onto The Avenue. we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs 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 Hanley / Crackley 24-09-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
41502	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65034	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
65035	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63101	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going out for tea later. 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. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

When it was time to go we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw bus turn around the corner. AS it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 41502 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora 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 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 saw First Potteries 41500 on a #23 to Newstead. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw. In the bus station we saw required First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Newcastle before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required Arriva Midlands 3693 on a #164 to Hanley. we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street ans left onto High Street. We went to the Kiln and Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast followed by a cheesecake. When we had finished we walked back up the High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road and we ran up to Snow Hill. We turned left and we went up Broad Street towards Hanley. We continued up Broad Street to the Museum and then we turned left onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Pall Mall and we ran up to Bagnall Street before entering the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up 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. 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. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out whilst he waited for us to turn up. We saw white minibus YF62 HAE going towards Longton.

YF62 HAE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw silver minibus DL63 FJV going towards Stoke.

DL63 FJV in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Lucky Seven MK18 UZX going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven MK18 UZX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was Magnum PN59 BEO going towards Heron Cross.

Magnum PN59 BEO in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Z Carz YJ62 LSX going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

Matthew went to the living room to look see where we were. Out of the window we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We turned up to pick Matthew up and after he got ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had a mixed grill followed by Lemon Meringue pie and ice cream. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton. We set off onto the A34 and we ran up to the roundabout and did a u-turn. We ran back down through Crackley and Cross Heath towards Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto Hilton Road and we ran past the hospital we turned right onto The Avenue. 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 bottle of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Broadheath / Crackley 30-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ62 LSX	Fenton	Broadheath	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 LSX	Broadheath	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. It was also the day that a Farmhouse Inn pub and restaurant opens in Broadheath on today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

Transport for the journey it was Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and we turned right onto the A500. We ran North up to Shelton and we came off the A500 onto Shelton New Road. We ran into Hartshill and we continued into Newcastle down the A52. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North past the old First Potteries Newcastle depot through Milehouse up to Talke and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A550 and we joined the Northbound M6 and we ran up to junction 19. We came of the motorway onto the A556 and we ran Northwards onto the A56. We continued towards Atrincham and we turned left onto Sunderland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of coke and went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a carvery with carrots and roast potatoes with mash. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We got on the bus and we set off along Sunderland Road. We turned right onto the A56 and we ran Southwards through Altrincham and ran down to the A556. We ran down to the motorway and we got onto the Southbound M6. We ran down to junction 16 and we came off onto the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We left right onto City Road and wee ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to wait for me to arrive and to use his computer. whilst waiting we saw Autocabs SF58 EWL going towards Heron Cross.

Autocabs SF58 EWL in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 122 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 122 in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

Also seen was Autocabs SF07 DKJ going towards Hanley.

Autocabs SF07 DKJ in Fenton

Later on we saw City Cabs DG55 FLK going towards Heron Cross.

City Cabs DG55 FLK in Fenton

After a while we saw Lucky Seven SM12 HGX going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SM12 HGX in Fenton

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB going towards Hanley.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB in Fenton

Outside in the yard we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX arriving.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also see was an unidentified red minibus WU11 OHE going towards Longton.

WU11 in Fenton

We turned up to pick Matthew up and after he got ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had a mixed grill followed by Lemon Meringue pie and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 229 running Southwards down the A34. Once we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off Northwards up the A34 and we crossed over the roundabout. At the next roundbout we turned left and we went Southwards down Talke Road. We continued onto Liverpool Road and onto Crackley Bank. We turned left onto High Street and we ran through Chesterton. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Cross Heath into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 we missed the turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can 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 Crackley / Basford 04-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YE17 AHA	Fenton	Crackley	Charter	Destination Courtesy Travel
YE17 AHA	Crackley	Fenton	Charter	Destination Courtesy Travel

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was the first day of the new X1 Express Service to Manchester. Matthew was also going out for tea with mum and dad. 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. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. In the yard was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

A short while later we saw dud Harry Shaws TIL 6715. We walked to the day centre. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning we went to Crackley. Transport for the day was Destination Courtesy Travel YE17 AHA. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross. We turned right onto Grove Road and we went forwards onto Whieldon Road. We ran down under the railway line and the A500 and we joined the North bound A500. We ran through Stoke and up to Etruria where we turned left onto the A53. We ran through glorious Basford to Newcastle and we went around the one-way system onto the ring road. At the end of Ryecroft we turned right onto the A34 and up past the old First bus depot. We ran North Through Cross Heath and towards Parkhouse industrial estate. After the roundabout we turned left onto the pub car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a brie and bacon burger with chunky chips followed Lemon meringue pie. When we had finished eat we got back in Destination Courtesy YE17 AHA to return to Fenton. We came out of the car park and we went North up the A34. We turned right onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down through Longport and Etruria to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we joined City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to wait for us to arrive. We saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

We also saw Lucky Seven DE61 RUO going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven DE61 RUO in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

Finally we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67631 in Fenton

A short while later we came to pick Matthew up to go out for tea. After spending some time getting ready we went out to 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 onto the A52. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. We ran around the one-way system and we ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town and we turned right into Albert Street. At the traffic light we turned right onto A53 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found mum who had saved us a table. I ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. The food arrived and Matthew had a burger and fries. He also helped us eating the some of the meat and sausage on our mixed grills. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #4 to Audley. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we left the pub and went to the car. We turned left onto the A53 and ran through Basford down to Etruria where we saw The Travellers Choice coach FN63 PXB on a #333 to Blackpool. We turned left onto the A500 and we followed Reeseheath College YN15 ELU Southwards. We came of the A500 in stoke and we turned left onto City Road. An we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned left onto the private road on which the baths are situated and we dropped mum off outside the baths. We turned around and we ran back to City Road. We turned left and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew emptied his bin into a bin bag. had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Crackley 05-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
RUI 2486	Fenton	Crackley	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
RUI 2486	Crackley	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up 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 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street and into 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 for a walk to the shop. We set off onto Christchurch Street and onto left onto Temple Street. We stopped at the shop on the corner and Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked through to the railway line and up to Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we went into the park. Matthew spent some time on the swing before we set off back. We walked onto Smithpool Road onto Masterson Street. We went over Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had Pizza and fries followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and used his computer and watched buses out of the bedroom window. We saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

Matthew went out for tea tonight. Transport for the trip was Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486. We set off 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 ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross. We turned right onto Grove Road and we went forwards onto Whieldon Road. We ran down under the railway line and the A500 and we joined the North bound A500. We ran through Stoke and up to Etruria where we turned left onto the A53. We ran through glorious Basford to Newcastle and we went around the one-way system onto the ring road. At the end of Ryecroft we turned right onto the A34 and up past the old First bus depot. We ran North Through Cross Heath and towards Parkhouse industrial estate. After the roundabout we turned left onto the pub car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a brie and bacon burger with chunky chips followed Lemon meringue pie. When we had finished eat we got back in Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 to return to Fenton. We came out of the car park and we went North up the A34. We turned right onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down through Longport and Etruria to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we joined City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then 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 Fenton / Talke 15-11-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Sneyd Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Sneyd Green	Talke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Talke	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
LV10 OTM	Bentilee	Crackley	Charter	Z Carz
LV10 OTM	Crackley	Bentilee	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. whilst waiting for the bus Matthew sat in his room watching the buses on the main road. One of the buses seen was First Potteries 41496 on a #13 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41496 in Bentilee

A short while later transport to the day centre turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Bentilee

We got on the bus and we set off along the A5272 towards Adderley Green where were we saw First Potteries 41498 at the depot. We continued over the roundabout towards Park Hall and we turned right onto Glandore Road. We were followed by Z Carz minibus LV10 OTM. We turned left onto Carberry Way and we turned right onto Weston Coyney Road. At the end we turned right onto Sutherland Road. Near to the Police station we saw blue minibus GN03 MTZ. We joined the one way system onto Commerce Street and we crossed over the A50 and onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden & Blurton and we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #22 to Newcastle. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After picking up another service user we returned onto the A5035 and we turned left at Church Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton into Heron Cross. We crossed over the lights on Heron Street and forwards onto station Bridge Road. We continued onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew spent his time on the computer. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon we went out in the bus to Talke. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and we set off onto We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. At joiners Square we went over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill towards Hanley and we turned right onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we went towards Townsend along town road. We continued forwards onto the A5272 and we ran past central forest park where we saw Stanton's of Stoke CN57 HRE at the petrol station. turning right onto the road down to the A53. We joined the A53 and we ran down the hill and up the other side to Aldi where we made a quick stop. Matthew did some shopping and brought some baking supplies for Friday. Once we had done the shopping we got back into Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU to continue up to Talke. We set off back onto the A53 and we ran back to the A5272. We turned right to run up to Smallthorne and at the roundabout we went down Moorland Road. We ran through Burslem and down to Trubshaw Cross where we turned right onto Brownhills Road. We went past the new building on the site of the old Johnston Tiles factory and we went straight up Tunstall High Street and onto the Northbound A50. We were followed by First Potteries 67634 which was on a #3 to Crewe. We ran up to Kidsgrove and we turned left onto The Avenue. We ran through to Talke and we turned left onto the A34. We ran down to the Caudwell Tavern and we went straight onto Coalpit Hill. We continued through Talke and we turned right onto Oak Tree Lane. We ran up onto Pit Lane and we stopped at the Freeport in Talke. Matthew went Thorntons to buy a bag of fudge cubes. when we had finished shopping we returned to Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey back to Fenton. We set off back towards Oak Tree Lane and we turned left onto High Street. We continued onto Coalpit Hill and straight across onto the A34. We turned right onto First Avenue and into Kidsgrove where we turned right onto the A50. Before we got to Aldi we turned left onto Mount Road and we ran up to the roundabout. We turned right onto Pennyfields Road. We ran through Newchapel and Packmoor and onto Turnhurst Road. We continued South to Chell and we joined the A5272 High Lane. We ran through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green and we continued through Townsend along Town Road. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around Hanley onto the A50. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued forwards onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road and we turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. When we got back to Fenton, Matthew transferred onto Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey to Bentilee. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We ran back down Church Road and we continued onto Blurton Road and back into Heron Cross. We travlled back along Heron Street and forwards onto Glebedale Road via Station Bridge Road. At the end of Glebedale we crossed over City Road onto Fountain Street. We followed the road around to the left onto William Street and we turned right onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. At Joiners Square we turned right onto the A52 and we followed the A52 to the right at Limekiln Bank. In Bucknall we turned right onto the A5272 and we ran up to Bentilee and to our destination. When Matthew got back he went up to his room to watch the workmen continue refurbishing the home. They were currently working on replacing the kerbs in the car park.

New kerbs in the car park in Bentilee

For tea Matthew had a jacked potatoes with beans followed by Triffle. Matthew went then out for a while. We went on Z Carz LV10 OTM. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran down to Bucknall. We joined the A52 and we ran up Limekiln bank and onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we went onto Etruria Road. We joined the Westbound A53 and we ran through Basford to Newcastle. We ran around the outside of Newcastle past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 66962 on layover. We got onto the Northbound A34 and we ran up through Cross Heath to Crackley and we stopped at The Redwood pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Matthew then visited the soft play area. When it was time to go back He got back on the A34 and we went North. We went North at the A500 and we did a U turn at Audley and came back down the A500 and travlled down to Sideway. We joined the eastbound A50 and we ran up to Longton. W turned left onto Baths Road and we went past the Transport Interchnage onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we an up the hill to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272. We ran into Bentille and back into respite. Matthew then spent the evening chilling out in the lounge watching telly or using his computer in his room. Later on he had a bath before having toast for his supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark