Trip to Kidsgrove / Hanley 05-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
PE67 XEU	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEU	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Tirley Street	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

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

Intercity DV10 JCZ in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line. over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street. we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BV67 JYD on a #528 to Haverfordwest. After a short while the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses. We saw D&G Bus 53 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 53 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. We went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Wetley Rocks / Stone 08-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Wetley Rocks	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Wetley Rocks	Stone	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stone	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also International Women's Day. 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 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw black minibus CU63 YUW.

CU63 YUW in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we went though the lights onto Blurton Road. At the roundabout we turned left and we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Normacot up to Meir and we came of the A50 and onto the Northbound A520. We ran through Weston Coyney and up to Cellarhead. We ran through the Crossroads and into Wetley Rocks. In Wetley Rocks Matthew went toilet and cafe had a drink of Coke. Afterwards we returned to Stone in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the A520 and we ran Southwards to Cellarhead. We ran through the crossroad and we continued Southwards through Weston Coyney to Meir. We crossed over the A50 and we continued up the A520 to Rough Close. We continued through Oulton and into the North end of Stone. We got onto the one-way system and parked up in the car park. We went to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. After he had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the one way system and we ran around town and we headed West along the A520 towards Walton. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran Northwards through Tittensor to Trentham. We continued North to Hanford and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we joined the Eastbound A50 which we did up to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through Heron Cross lights. We ran forwards onto Heron Street. We followed the road onto Station Bridge Road and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room. He chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Magnum SF60 HMU going towards Heron Cross.

Magnum SF60 HMU in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

After a while we saw Intercity silver minibus DV10 JCZ going towards Heron Cross.

Intercity DV10 JCZ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Intercity YJ60 GXA going towards Stoke.

Intercity YJ60 GXA in Fenton

Matthew made a plaster cast hand For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a piece of red velvet cake. Later on Matthew spent time 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.