Trip to Donnington / Newcastle 22-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SJ16 EOV	Fenton	Donnington	Charter	Lucky Seven
SJ16 EOV	Donnington	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to the Wyevale Garden Centre in Donnington. Wyevale Garden Centres have invested significantly in the business and the majority of sites have high specification restaurants and cafes, many with children’s soft play areas. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Telford Wyevale Garden in Donnington on Lucky Seven SJ16 EOV. We got on bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23A to Hanley. We went through to Heron Cross. As we ran alng Blurton Road we saw Lightning Travel MX54 VVF. 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 we ran down to the A34. We ran around Stafford town centre and at the roundbout we turned right onto the A518. We ran Westwards for around 8 miles until we got to the edge of Newport. We turned left onto the A41 and then right onto the A518. We ran to the North end of Donnington and the main roundabout we turned right onto Station Road. We turned right and into the garden centre. Matthew went to the toilet and in the cafe he had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke followed by a chocolate cake. Matthew spent time soft play area before returning to Fenton on Lucky Seven SJ16 EOV. We set off onto Station Road and we turned left onto the A518. We ran up to the South end of Newport and we joined the Northbound A41 to by-pass the town. We turned right onto the A519 and we ran up to Eccleshall. We continued Northwards through the town and we crossed over the A51. We continued Northwards to Hanchurch and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Stoke and we came off the A500. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. He was waiting to be picked up by grandma. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Fenton

A few minutes a we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67655 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67655 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to Grandma's. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke. We went around the one-way system and up Hartshill Road and into Harshill. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran to the end where we turned right onto the A34 where we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #22 to Longton. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Matthew said goodbye to Grandma and we set off Occupation Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned onto the A34 where we saw ABC Supreem DU60 XTB. We ran up the A34 past Newcastle. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 / Newcastle 11-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67654	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	6	First Potteries
65732	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. 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 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

When it was time to go out we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. In the morning we went on the bus to Hanley. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over. On the way to the bus stop we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 going towards Stoke. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67654 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We turned left onto Percy Street and we crossed over Stafford Street into Piccadilly. We turned left onto Chepside and we stopped at The Seafarer for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked up Cheapside towards the town hall and we turned left onto Albion Street. We turned right into Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited at the stop outside the bus station for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later First Potteries 63178 made an appearance on the #6 to Weston Coyney. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road We turned left 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and chill out. He waited for me to come and pick him up to go home. I turned up around 14:30 and we got ready to go to Blurton. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street where we saw Roseville WG17 XRM. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 67152 on a #23A to Hanley. We continued through Blurton and we passed First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. By OSSMA we saw Stanton's of Stoke HXZ 9939. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a glass of Cherry Coke. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we wauted we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63098 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65732 appear around the corner on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65732 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham and just after the Trentham Hotel we saw Free Spirits FJ55 PVY. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill into Hanford. As we turned left into Wilson Road, we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #21 to Trenthan Gardens. We ran down Church Lane to the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we saw Newcastle School HX66 AUR. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we saw First Potteries 41498 on the final #22 turn. We continued forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme DU60 XTB and First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 65732 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 65732 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Around 17:50 we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale and we were passed by E-zec parient transport YN15 FJK. We carried on down the A34 and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme KX13 DZL going Northwards. We also saw First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Hanley and D&G Bus 38 running out of service back to Adderley Green. Once we had finished eating we set off back to Blurton. We ran down the A34 and we joined the A500 at Hanford. We went North up the A500 to Sideway and then we went Eastwards along the A50 where we saw Hollinshead FH17 HOL. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road where we saw School's Out YG58 WFS. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Congleton / Newcastle 13-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67633	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. 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 Carrilion BG66 EKY parked up across the road.

Carrilion BG66 EKY in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then right onto City Road. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound along the A53. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up through Ettruria and Longport to talke. We came of the A500 onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Talke Pits. We cintinued onto the A5011 and forwards onto the A50. We ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Padgbury lane and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran South for a few mile past Kidsgrove. We turned left onto Mount Road and we ran up the hill to the Rookery. At the roundabout we turned right onto Pennyfields Road. We turned left onto High Street and we ran through Harriseahead. We ran up towards Mow Cop and forwards onto Congleton Road. We ran through Gillow Heath and into Biddulph. We joined the Southbound A527 and we wenat around the by-pass around Bidulph town cente. We continued Southwards through Knypersley into Brown Lees. WE continued Southwards through Brindley Ford and through Fegg Hayes. When we reached Chell we ran forwards trough Pitts Hill onto the tunstall by-pass and down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etriuria and we saw Ladyline Coaches H83 DVM. We came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up City Road into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we got up and got off the bus. Back at the residential unit we went upstairs to Matthew room to chill out and use the computer. A short time later I appeared to pick Matthew up and take him to Blurton for the weekend. Matthew got his pictures back onto his camera and we got ready to go back. We we outside and got in the car. Just before 15:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and a can of Coke. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Trentham. By the Trentham Hotel we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #21A to Hanley. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill into Hanford. We turned left into Wilson Road we ran down Church Lane to the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we saw First Potteries 67653 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road and forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme DU60 XTB & Steven's Travel KS56 DSZ. We turned right onto the A34 and saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another pictue of First Potteries 67633 before it carried on to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Newcastle

We got off the bus and we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 43 on a #9 to Newcastle.

D&G 43 in Newcastle

We crossed over the road we headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Around 17:50 we set off onto Victoria Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale and we saw Queensbury GC14 OOE by the club. We carried on down the A34 and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme white minibus KX13 DZL going Northwards. We also saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road where we saw School's Out YG58 WFS. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 24-02-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67637	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service and residential unti. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a sausage sandwich and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we Turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew did some baking. Matthew made pancakes which he made and ate straight away. We then went went to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left into Temple Street and we went into the unit. We then walked back to the day centre. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. For dinner Matthew had McDonald, which was a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When it was time to go to the pub we went in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp right onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlight of the bus sightings included Barratt's N7 BCL and First Potteries 63176 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. Matthew listened to music on the jukebox with tracks including Billie Piper. When it was time to go back to the day centre Matthew returned on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. At joiners Square roundabout we turned left on Victoria Road and then right onto Warrington Road. We re-joined the A52 and we ran up towards Stoke station. We followed the A52 along the railway line and then we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. After a brief stop Matthew returned home on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. 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. We went forwards onto Church Road and at the end we went right onto Beaconsfield Drive. Matthew got home around 15:00... Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a glass of Cherryade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. Matthew had seen the bus earlier in the day and it was First Potteries 67643. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67637 going towards Longton on the following #22 turn towards Longton. 1626 came and went and the bus didn't turn up... Whilst we waited we saw blue minibus HG15 ECL going into the estate.

HG15 ECL in Blurton

We also saw Cauldwell Construction minibus DV12 JVY.

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

After after around 30 minutes waiting it seemed obvious we would be on the following service, which should be First Potteries 67637. Matthew sat down whilst we waited and we saw First Potteries 67639 on another #22 towards Longton.

First Potteries 67639 in Blurton

A few minutes later after waiting for close to 45 minutes a bus finally appeared. It was First Potteries 67637.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham where we saw Free Sprits minibus MK52 PXH parked up in it's usual overnight spot. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67159 coming out of Pacific Drive. We continued up New Inn Lane and we ran into Hanford where we saw First First Potteries 41521 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned right into Wilson Road and we ran down Church Lane and we joined the A34. After running under the A500 into Trent Vale. We then saw First Potteries 42553 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel as well as First Potteries 63176 on the final #22 turn. This means that our bus probably broke down at some point and was replaced at Newcastle on the 1659 Newcastle to Longton. We turned right onto Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another First Potteries 67637 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

We walked back to the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

We also saw ABC Supreme KX13 DZL aswe headed to the pub. Unsurprisingly mum was already waiting at the pub for us, so we went straight inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme DU60 XTB, E-zec patient Transport SF16 EUZ going South as well as First Potteries 53207 on the late extra #22 turn to Longton. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went East on the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and then we then dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We then headed back up to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50 and into Blurton. We ran along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Tittesworth Reservoir / Newcastle 28-12-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Tittesworth Reservoir	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Tittesworth Reservoir	Badderley Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Badderley Green	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Brampton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Brampton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67635	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had toast for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we Turned left onto Christchirch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went to Tittesworth Reservoir. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and at Bucknall we continued onto the A5009 through Abbey Hulton. We continued through Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North Through Endon. We then ran through Longsdon and Ladderedge and we entered Leek town centre. We followed the A53 through the town centre and we went out the other side and up the hill to Blackshaw Moor where we turned left to run down the narrow road up to Tittesworth Reservoir. At the reservoir Matthew went to the cafe and had a piece of Victoria Sponge and a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran back onto the A53 and we ran back through Leek town centre and back towards Stoke-on-Trent along the A53. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store in Badderley Green and Matthew picked up bottle of Coke. Once the shopping had been paid for we got back into Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the return Journey to Fenton. We went North up the A53 and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran back down through Milton. Se continued to Abbey Hulton and at Bucknall we went straight cross onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the top we turned sharp right onto City Road. We then turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. For dinner Matthew had fish fingers & chips followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew went to Brampton Park. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill into Hanley. We went anti-clockwise around the ring road and we ran around the end before turning right onto Waterloo Road. We ran up through Cobridge into Burslem and then we turned left into Market Place. We continued forwards onto Newcastle Street and we ran through Middleport. We continued down to Longport. We crossed over the A500 into Porthill. At the top of the hill we followed the A527 left through Wolstanton. We travelled through May Bank and over the roundabout where we stopped in Brampton. Matthew went to the toilet and then we went to the cafe in Cheeky Monkey where Matthew had a can of Coke. After spending a short time in Cheeky Monkeys, we returned to Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey back to Fenton. We set off onto the Brampton and we ran through May Bank into Wolstatnton. We turned left down Porthill Bank and we crossed over the A500 into Longport. We climbed up through Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we turned right onto Newcastle Street. In Burslem we turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge into Hanley. We went around the ring road and we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #11 to Newcastle. We came off the ring road onto the A50 and we ran down through Joiners Square. We crossed onto Victoria Road into Fenton and we an up the hill and we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #6 to Hanley. We turned sharp right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road. After a quick stop we continued back to Blurton on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on bus and 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 got home just before 15:00. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a glass of orange Fanta whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 15:56 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for the we saw First Potteries 67634 on the #22 to Longton

First Potteries 67634 in Blurton

A minute or so later our bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We joined the Westbound A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left Church Lane. We joined the A34 and we crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned right Harpfields Road and we ran forwards onto Hilton Road where we passed First Potteries 67603 on the final #22 turn. We turned into the City General hospital and we saw ABC Supreme DU60 XTB and First Potteries 66851 on a #25 to Hanley. We rejoined the A34 and we travelled North about 1/2 mile and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67635 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Newcastle

We got off the bus and we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Clayton. We crossed over the A34 and we then walked back towards Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 17:30 and we ran down to the A34. We travelled South through Trent Vale and Hanford into Trentham and we went went East along the A5035. We turned left onto Ripon Road and we dropped some stuff off at the garage. We then returned to Ripon Road and continued along the A5035. We turned left onto Church Road and left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton to Heron Cross where we saw Magnum LT03 RXZ. We dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We travelled back to Heron Cross and and we ran through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:30. For tea we had sausage chips and gravy with a baton followed by cake. around 20:00 we went around to uncle Daves to take him home. We set off onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way. We got onto the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton and we parked up at uncle Daves. Matthew shared a can of Tango and we also had some custard creams. We also had uncle Dave's DJ set with tracks from Dire Straits and The Mighthy Wah! We said goodbye around 22:00 and we set off onto the A500. We did a U-turn in Stoke at the City Road junction and then we went south down the A500. We continued past the A34 and down to the A519. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and travelled down the hill to Trentham. After we got onto the Southbound A34 we went left onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Blurton and we got home around 22:20. We then chilled out on the computer for a short while before we went to bed around 23:30... Mark

Trip to Clayton / Newcastle 25-10-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Clayton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Clayton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67637	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left and walked past KFC and into JTF. Matthew went upstairs to the cafe and had toast and a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the day centre. We set off past KFC and onto City Road before turning left into Christchurch Street. We stopped at the co-operative Food store and Matthew brought a can of Coke. We then walked back to the the day centre. For Dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went shopping for the week and around for a drive on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We joined the Northbound A500 up to Shelton New Road where we turned right towards Hanley. We stopped at the other day centre briefly and we continued up to Snow Hill. We ran up towards Hanley and we turned right into College Road. We ran down through Shelton to the railway stattion and we turned left onto Station Road. At the end of Station Road we turned left onto the A52 and we ran to Joiners Square. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill before stopping at Aldi. Matthew did his weekly food shop and then got back onto Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we carried on straight across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring-road and we ran around Hanley to Etruria Road, We ran down Etruria Road and under the A53 and we went straight across onto Festival Way. We ran past waterworld and we cam back down Forge Lane and under the A53 before wheeling around to join the Westbound A53. We ran up through Etruria and over the A500. We continued through Basford and into Newcastle running around the one way system. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A519 and we ran over the Lyme and up the hill into Clayton. We ran up the hill and we stopped at the Gatehouse pub. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and than had a drink of Coke. There was also a soft play area. When it was time to go we got back on board Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto the A519 and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We went up barracks Road past the bus station and forwards onto the A53. We ran through Basford into Etruria and over the A500. At Festival Park we came off the A53 and we went towards Hanley up to Etruria Road. At the ring road we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus PSU 989. We ran around anti-clockwise to Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to Stoke past the railway station where we saw D&G 44 on the #40 to Hanley. We continued along the A52 and we followed the road under the railway line. We joined the southbound A500 and we ran down to the A50. We came off at Stanley Matthews way and we ran down to the A5035. We ran East for a short while and we turned left onto Church Road. We continued down to Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton to the A50. We got ontp the A50 and we ran East to Longton past the new buildings near to the Pepper Mill. We joined Baths Road ans we went past Longton transport interchnage before we turned left onto King Street. We ran down into Fenton and Forwards onto City Road.We ran down to the A52 and we got on the Southbound A500 again! This time we came off onto Whieldon Road and we ran up through Mount Pleasant to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Heron Street and forwards onto station bridge Road. We crossed the railway line and we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a brief stop we continued home on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we got onto the A52. We joined the Suthbound A500 and we ran all the way down to Hanford roundabout. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran down to Allerton Road where we turned left. We joined Trentley Road and onto New Inn Lane. We dropped off another service user and we continued along New Inn Lane and onto the A5035. We crossed the railway Line into Blurton and Matthew got home around 15:00. Matthew had toast and dandelion & burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67637. A few minutes later we saw dud First Potteries 67637 turned the corner as expected bang on time.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We were then passed by First Potteries 67634 on a #22 to longton. We joined the Westbound A5035 we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw Daish Holidays FJ10 DPE outside the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34 and we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GEY. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we turned into harpfields Road. Further up towards the hospital we saw First Potteries 67640 the final #22 turn going towards Longton. We turned into the City General hospital and we saw ABC Supreme DU60 XTB and Y368 TGE. We rejoined the A34 where we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We travelled North about 1/2 mile and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67637 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Newcastle

Right behind our bus was D&G 160 on a #9 to Clayton. We walked down the road to the crossing and before we crossed over we saw First Potteries Scania 65037 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65037 in Newcastle

Once we got off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we then walked back towards Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:15 and we ran along Occupation Street and Victoria Road. We turned right onto West Street and left onto Marsh Parade. We turned left onto the A52 and into Newcastle. We went around the Jubilee roundabout and onto the A53. After crossing the A500 we ran through Etruria and up through Cobridge and and into Smallthorne via Sneyd Hill. We crossed the roundabouts and we ran down Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Kinver Street and right onto Coseley Street. After a brief stop at the bottom end of Smallthorne and we turned right onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran around Saturn Road, Mars Street and Jupiter Street. We stopped for a short while and We ran back up to Smallthorne Roundabout and we turned left onto High Lane, Following First Potteries 41497 on a #8 to Hanley. We ran through Townsend into Hanley and onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We stopped at MacDonalds to pick up food for Matthew. As we left we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. We continued up Victoria Road onto the A50 link road. We ran up to the A50 and we went West to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we stopped at the shop briefly before we ran through Blurton. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:45. When we got back Matthew ate his MacDonalds, which was a cheeseburger, fries and chicken nuggets washed down with a Coke. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark