Trip to Tattenhall / Newcastle 12-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Tattenhall	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Tattenhall	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
47519	Blurton. Magdalen Road	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. he was 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 and orange juice for breakfast. There'll also be an Easter Party in the soft play Fun Factory on today. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52. We went under the railway bridge and we joined the Northbound A500. We travelled Northwards and we saw Stanton's of Stoke 784 RBF. We went under the M6 and we continued to the edge of Nantwich. We Joined the by-pass and we ran around the North side of Nantwich. We continued Westwards along the A51 and around Wardle we passed Arriva NW&W 2934 on a #84 to Crewe. We joined the Southbound A49 and we turned right onto Dean Bank. We ran through Beeston and forwards onto Tattenhall Road. We turned right onto Newton lane and we stopped at the farm. At the farm Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich and a can of Coke. Later on Matthew spent time in the soft play area. When we were finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Newton Lane. We turned left onto Tattenhall Lane and we ran into Beeston. We continued onto Dane Bank and we turned left onto the Northbound A49. We turned right onto the A51 and we headed towards Nantwich. We went around the North side of Nantwich on the bypass and we joined the Eastbound A500. We ran the the South of Crewe and under the M6. We continued through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 onto the A52 and we went under the railway bridge. We ran up the hill up City Road into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and wait for me to pick him up. A short while later I arrived and Matthew got ready to return to Blurton for the weekend. After getting ready 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 ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 we saw Lightning Travel R6 DLT parked up at the Lightning house. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Irn Bru. We had planned to go to Grandma's on the 15:56. We set off on foot just before the bus was due and we waited at the bus stop and we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHF heading towards Trentham.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHF in Blurton

Another vehicle seen was Plants P15 NTS heading into Blurton.

Plants P15 NTS in Blurton

After a while we saw Caudwell Construction DV12 JVY arrived into Blurton.

Caudwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

The bus was now considerably late... We saw First Potteries 47519 on a #22 heading Towards Longton. Afterwards we had another considerable wait.... After nearly an hour we saw a bus approaching... As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47519 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and passed First Potteries 67604 on a #22 to Longton. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill. We entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road were we saw First Potteries 63176 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34. As we crossed under the A500. We headed into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road we continued onto Hilton Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HV17 KVO and D&G Bus 26 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. We set off along the A34 towards the crossing and we saw Carrington GL64 YBN heading into Newcastle.

Carrington GL64 YBN in Newcastle

Also seen was ABC Supreme HV18 FHH heading towards Newcastle

ABC Supreme HV18 FHH in Newcastle

We crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle

We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and some toast and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off just after 18:00 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Stafford & Shearings 514 heading Southwards. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Blurton along Blurton Road. We veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Norwich / Great Yarmouth 03-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Norwich	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Norwich	Great Yarmouth	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Great Yarmouth	Caister	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Caister	Great Yarmouth	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Great Yarmouth	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Norwich and Great Yarmouth 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 Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Another bus seen was a minibus provided by The Lord Taverners. It was green minibus GX07 FHR going towards Heron Cross.

GX07 FHR in Fenton

When it was time to go out We went downstairs to wait for the transport. Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we continued Eastwards near to Kings Lynn and round the Southern end of Norwich. We turned left onto the A146 and we continued forwards onto the A147. We ran forwards onto King Street and we turned left onto Argyle Street. We stopped and walked into the town centre. We walked up the A147 and Prince of Wales Road. We went past the castle and in to the town centre. We stopped at the market and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked out of town past along London Street. We joined Prince of Wales Road and we walked down to the A147. We turned right into King Street and back to Argyle Street. We continued to Yarmouth on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set of onto King street and we ran forwards onto the Southbound A147. We ran forwards onto the Southbound A146 and we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran to Great Yarmouth and went forwards onto New Acle Road. We continued forwards to the coast on Fullers Hill and forwards onto St Nicholas Road. We continued onto Euston Road and to the coast. We parked up and we went to Joyland Childrens Fun Park. After spending a while here we headed up to Caister. We set off onto Euston Road and forwards onto St Nicholas Road. We continued onto Fullers Hill and we turned right onto North Quay. We continued North up to Caister Road and past Tesco onto Yarmouth Road. We ran through Caister and we stopped at the holiday park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. We saw First Eastern Couties 30961 on a #8 to New Paget Hospital. When we had finished we returned to Great Yarmout on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran Southwards down Yarmouth Road and we ran forwards onto Caister Road. We veered left onto Northgate Street and we turned left onto Fullers Hill. We followed the one way system though the bus station area and we wheeled around onto Regent Road. We went up Howards Street. We stopped and we and we went to McDonalds had a burger, fries and a cup of Coke. Highlight of the bus sighting included Border Bus 200 on a #580 to Bungay and First Eastern Counties 32063 on the Costal Clipper to Lowestoft. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran South onto Howards Street North and we re-joined Fullers Hill. We crossed over the roundabout onto New Acle Road and we ran forwards onto the A47. We travelled East past the South end of Norwich and Kings Lynn and we ran North of Peterborough. We continued to the edge Leicester and we took the Southern by-pass. We past Fosse Park and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up 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 Normacot / Hanley 02-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Normacot	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Normacot	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Normacot 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 First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and 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 DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Also seen at the day centre was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

At the day centre In the morning Matthew went Children's centres in Normacot. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We contunued up past KFC and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we travelled through Longton to Notmacot where we came off the A50. We turned right and crossed over the A50 onto Upper Normacot Road and we turned right onto Chaplin Road. We turned right onto Buccluech Road and we stopped at the children's centre. Matthew went to the toilet and went to the cafe and had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Beccleuch Road and we turned left onto Chaplin Road. We turned left onto Upper Normacot Road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Newstead. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and forwards Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to wait for me to arrive and to use his computer. Whilst in his room he also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Another bus seen was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had jacket potato with cheese followed by a cheesecake. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We went to Hanley on an car. 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. near to the bus station we saw Busman of Knutsford H15 BUS. Once off the we set off up Lichfield Street and we went straight onto Stafford Street. We stopped at the dessert shop and Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake. when we had finished we walked back along Stafford Street and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to Fenton by car. We set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. At Joiners square we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up 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 Hanley / Newcastle 17-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
41500	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Newcastle	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 visit his uncle Dave 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 Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw Intercity SF58 EXE parked up nearby.

Intercity SF58 EXE in Fenton

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 Hanley on a bus. We set off on foot along Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we waited for a bus to Hanley. We got to the bus stop in time to see First Potteries 67661 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67661 in Fenton

Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw silver minibus SF67 GYV going towards Hanley.

SF67 GYV in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63176 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

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 got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. We walked up Lichfield Street and we saw ECO Travel MK18 UZX at the taxi rank.

ECO Travel MK18 UZX in Hanley

We walked to the corner of Lichfield street and we turned left and walked past the Town Hall. We turned left onto Bagnall Street and right onto John Street. We crossed over Bethesda Street and we went to the library. Matthew went to the library and used the facilities. Once we had finished in the library we turned right onto Bethesda Street and then left onto the ring road. We walked around to the bus station and went to the toilet. Matthew visited the Spar shop and brought a bottle of Coke. Matthew drank his can and we saw a bus back to Fenton. It was First Potteries 41500 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 41500 in Hanley

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. We went out for dinner and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto City Road and we continued down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Once off the bus we walked across the street to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew was going to uncle Daves for tea. We saw white minibus G14 SBX going towards Longton.

G14 SBX in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67637 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw City Cabs PE11 RWY going towards Stoke.

City Cabs PE11 RWY in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Tango orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We saw First Potteries 53155 on a #23A to Newstead. 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 Northampton / Smallthorne 16-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Northampton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Northampton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
HV18 GVR	Fenton	Smallthorne	Charter	Shelton Care Group
HV18 GVR	Smallthorne	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 Northampton 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 Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Across the road we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #11 to Newcastle. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew went out for the day to Northampton. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto the A500 and at Sideway we got on the eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. We continued along the A50 through Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter. We continued Eastwards to the M1 and we got onto the Southbound M1 at junction 24A. We ran Southwards through Leicestershire and into Northamptonshire, and we came off the M1 at junction 16. We ran Eastwards along the A4500 and into the town centre. We parked up at the car park inside the ring road and we walked through town to Drapery. We turned left and headed up the street to the Irish pub. Matthew went to the toilet and following that had a glass of Coke. For dinner he had A southern fries chicken burger and fries followed by a toffee sponge pudding and ice cream. When we had finished we walked back to the car park. We returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off out of the car park onto the A4500 and we ran the few miles up to the motorway. We got onto the m1 at junction 16 and we went Northwards. We ran through Northamptonshire and Leicestershire and we came off the motorway at junction 24A onto the Eastbound A50 and we ran down towards Uttoxeter. We by-passed Uttoxeter and we continued along the A50 to the edge of Blythe Bridge. We continued along the A50 through Meir and Longton and We ran down to Heron Cross and we came off the A50. We ran along Heron Street and forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Glebedale Road. once we got back we returned to the residential unit. We walked onto Christchurch Street and down Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw Lucky Seven SJ13 DLE going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SJ13 DLE in Fenton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXB going towards Hanley.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXB in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out for tea in Smallthorne in an ABC Supreme taxi. It was ABC Supreme HV18 GVR. We got on the bus and 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 and we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the railway station and on towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill to the ring road. We went anti-clockwise around town and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge up to Burslem and we turned right onto Moorland Road. We ran to the top of the hill and we turned into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a mixed grill burger for tea followed by sticky toffee pudding. when it was time to go home we returned on an ABC Supreme taxi. It was ABC Supreme HV18 GVR again. We got on the bus and we set off onto Moorland Road and we ran down the hill into Burslem. We turned left into Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge. At the end we turned left onto the ring road. We went clockwise around Hanley and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use 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 / Festival Park 11-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
63177	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 out on the bus to Hanley later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU outside the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

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 on the computer. For dinner Matthew had bacon and cheese oatcakes followed by Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the Co-op. and we stopped at the bus stop. The bus appeared and 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. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We turned left onto Percy Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a Coke. Once we had finished we returned to the bus station. We set off onto Percy Street and we turned right onto Tontine Street. We went straight onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We stood at the stops outside the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63177 in Hanley

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 returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Shelton Care Group SF14 AAJ going towards Hanley.

Shelton Care Group SF14 AAJ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Z Carz Fiat minibus YN11 AHJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

Another bus seen was Intercity PO55 KUD going towards Longton.

Intercity PO55 KUD in Fenton

Later on we went to Festival Park. We went downstairs and we got in a 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 and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Etruria and we joined the Eastbound A53. We ran up to Festival park and we turned left. We turned left onto marina way and we parked up in the car park. We went to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. He had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery with turkey, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots and gravy. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake with custard. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the Westbound A53 and we ran up to Etruria. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line 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 his room to chill out and use 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 Matlock / Newcastle 09-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Matlock	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Matlock	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 Matlock. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst we waited for time to go out Matthew watched buses from his window, We saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 67639 on a #11 to Hanley. After spending a short while in his room, we went downstairs to find transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and sat down. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we ran under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street. We followed the road around onto Anchor Road and we turned right onto Sutherland Road. We ran up to near the end and then we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A520. We ran up to Cellarhead and then we turned right onto the A52. We ran through Kingsley and over the railway and through Cauldon up to Calton Moor. We continued to Ashbourne and continued Eastwards over to Matlock. We stopped in the town centre and we went into a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the sightings included Stagecoach Yorkshire 11119 on a X17 to Barnsley. when it was time to go back to Fenton we set off in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran Westwards across to Ashbourne and then we got onto the Westbound A52. We travelled through Cauldon and Froghall. We ran to Cellarhead and then we turned left onto the A520. We ran down through Weston Coyney. At Meir we turned right onto A50 which we did to Heron Cross. We did the link road to City Road and then we ran towards Stoke. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watched buses. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

A short time later we saw Meadows DX65 DMF going towards Longton.

Meadows DX65 DMF in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to Grandma's. Matthew went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We went to Grandma's in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch 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. 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. Staff came to pick Matthew up in the car and Matthew said goodbye to Grandma and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned onto the A34 and we ran 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. God knows what your teeth are like! You are forever eating chocolate, cake and drinking Coke. Eat some proper food for a change. 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 / Congleton 06-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Hanley	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley and Congleton later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Matthew spent time in his room until he was ready to go out. A short time later we saw Intercity taxi minibus SF11 GNV going towards Stoke.

Intercity SF11 GNV in Fenton

Later on we went to Hanley on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We went downstairs and we got on the bus. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and we stopped at the church where Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of orange. When we had finished we continued to Congleton in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Downey Street and we turned left onto Jasper Street. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned left onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge. We continued through to Burslem onto Scotia Road and forwards onto the Tunstall by-pass. We ran past the police station onto the top end of Tunstall High Street. We continued through Goldenhill and down the hill to Kidsgrove. We continued under the railway line and over the A34. We followed the A50 to the right and we ran Northwards to Arclid. We turned right onto the A534 and we ran forwards into Congleton town centre. we stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a Fried buttermilk chicken burger with fries followed by cheesecake. When it was time to go back we set off Westwards out of town and onto the A34. We turned around and went back into town and we joined the Southbound A527. We travelled back down the road around Biddulph and through Brindley Ford. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran into through Smallthorne and we ran through Sneyd Green and Birches Head. We followed the road to the left down the hill through Northwood and onto Limekiln Bank. We joined the A52 and we ran to Joiners square where we turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Hanley. and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the pub on foot. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub all afternoon and afterwards returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and we stopped at KFC. Matthew had cup of Coke. When we had finished we returned down City Road and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Something must have been forgotten, because Matthew returned to Aldi on foot. We set off onto City Road and we walked along Manor Street. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we walked down to the supermarket. Once we had picked up what we needed we returned to the residential unit in an Autocabs taxi. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper.He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Joiners Square / Newcastle 05-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to the pub later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU outside the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some baking and made cupcakes. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop followed by toffee cheesecake. Matthew had been due to go to the pub in Joiners Square. Today Matthew went in and it was required Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road before turning right onto City Road. At the roundabout we went sharp left onto Victoria Road. We headed down Victoria Road and at the Roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67631 on a #6A to Hanley and Copeland's Tours MIB 746. Matthew then listened to Steps on the jukebox. We returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road. and to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew returned to the residential unit and went upstairs. He went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus SA18 YNE heading towards Blurton.

SA18 YNE in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We wens 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.