Trip to Stoke / Blurton 03-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Stoke, adj stop X	Blurton, Poplar Drive	23	First Potteries
67157	Blurton, Poplar Drive	Fenton, Stewart Street	23A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on he was going to see uncle Dave at his house. 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 silver minibus DY16 VZP going towards Stoke.

DY16 VZP in Fenton

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 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 walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. At the end of Temple Street we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards the swimming baths. We continued down the hill and under the railway line before we crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. On Church Street we saw First Potteries 37158 on the #25 to Keele. Matthew went to the one stop shop and he joined the library. When he had finished we et off onto Church street and we turned right onto Boothen Road. We turned right onto Flemming Street and we stopped at Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a can of Pepsi. We then set off along Campbell Place and right onto Church Street. We turned left onto Glebe street and we stopped at the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Blurton. The bus appeared from around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Ladybank Grove before sitting down at the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Church Street and across the A500. We joined City Road and we went up to Christchurch Street and turned right into it. At the end of Christchurch Street we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the other side and we got off the bus opposite to the shops. We walked up the road to the café and we went in. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we crossed over to wait for another bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later First Potteries 67157 returned on the #23A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned left onto Church Road. At the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road and we ran down the hill into the valley. After crossing Longton Brook we ran up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed the A50 and at the traffic lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran onto Whieldon Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We got up and got off at the stop near to Stewart street. Once off the bus Matthew walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out until it was time to go to uncle Dave's. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw blue minibus SF14 BXH going towards Heron Cross.

SF14 BXH in Fenton

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

D&G 114 in Fenton

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

D&G 112 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Blackfriars minibus EU55 KVZ going towards Longton.

Blackfriars EU55 KVZ in Fenton

After a while we saw Meadows DX65 DMO going towards Longton.

Meadows DX65 DMO in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Lucky Seven SJ11 OVM going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SJ11 OVM 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 saw First Potteries 67635 on a #23A to Hanley. 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 Fanta 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 Travel Airport Express YG60 NFV parked on the side Street outside the Merx garage. 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 Apedale / Newcastle 03-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Apedale	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Apedale	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DU66 CJF	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Roseville
DU66 CJF	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw Z Carz minibus LV59 DZC. We also saw First Potteries 67647 on a #11 to Newcastle. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Broad Street and down the hill into Shelton. At Snow Hill we turned right onto Shelton New Road and we ran Westwards over the A500. We turned right onto Ford Street. and we worked our way over to Gladstone Street. We crossed over the a53 onto the B5369 and we ran North through Dimsdale and we crossed the a34 onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we travelled forwards onto Loomer Road and we followed the road around to Apedale. Once off the bus Matthew went to the café and had a can of Coke. He also went to the toilet. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Loomer Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Wolstanton Road. We crossed over the A34 onto the B5369 and we ran through Dimsdale to the A53. We turned right and then left onto Victoria Street. At the light we turned left onto Shelton New road and we ran up towards Shelton. We turned right onto Cemetery Road and then right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station and forwards onto the AS2. At the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had cheese on toast followed by a millionaires shortbread. In the afternoon Matthew did some arts and crafts and made a 'trick or treat' sign. When it was time to go we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and then chilled out whilst hewaited for tea. He also watched buses out of the window and we saw Lucky Seven S4 YDK going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven S4 YDK in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We also saw Magnum SF54 LPP going towards Stoke.

Magnum SF54 LPP in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken and chips followed by cake. After tea we saw Meadows DX65 DMO going towards Bentilee.

Meadows DX65 DMO in Fenton

Later on we went out to Newcastle it was Roseville DU66 CJF. 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 ran through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We ran down to sideway Roundabout and we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 onto the one-way system in Stoke Church Street and we ran around the onto Hartshill Road. We ran through Hartshill and into Newcastle onto George Street. We ran around the one-way system onto the Jubilee Roundabout and onto Ironmarket. Once off the bus we went to the pub across the road. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After drinking his drink we returned to Fenton on Roseville DU66 CJF. We set off across Jubilee Roundabout onto the one-way system. We turned right onto barracks Road and we went South down the A34. We went past Grandma's house and we continued We turned left onto Victoria Street and we ran up top the A52. We travelled towards Hartshill and we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran down to the A500 and we got onto the Southbound carriageway. We came off the A500. We turned left onto City Road and we ran under the railway line into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Matthew returned to his room to chill 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 Fenton / Congleton 11-01-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Festival Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Festival Park	Cobridge	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Cobridge	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DX65 DMO	Bentilee	Congleton	Charter	Meadows
DX65 DMO	Congleton	Bentilee	Charter	Meadows

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew then sat in his room to wait for his bus to appear. A few minutes later we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU arrive to take Matthew to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We set off onto the A5272 and we ran Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down the hill into Longton. We went around the one-way system and we crossed over the A50 onto the A5035. We then ran through Dresden. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into new Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning onto the A5035. We turned left into Church Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road and we we saw Stanton's of Stoke SFZ 7846. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffic lights to Heron Street. We followed the road onto Station Bridge Road and then onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Morrison's in Festival Park 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. At the traffic light we went onto Station Road and we turned right at the end onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and into Hanley and onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran to the end and then we turned left onto Etruria Road. We crossed under the A53 and into Festivel Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive and we ran up to the car park. Matthew went shopping and brought Pizza. When we had finished we returned Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Greyh9und Way and at the end we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We then turn right onto Grange Street and right onto Church Terrace. We stopped at the church and Matthew did some crafts. Matthew also had a slice of Cake. We then got back Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey back to Fenton. We set off onto Waterloo Road and we ran back down Greyhound Way into Festival Park. We stopped at McDonalds to pick up some. We continued along Ridgehouse Drive and then we went onto the Westbound A53. We turned left onto the A500 and we ran South to Stoke. We came off the A500 and onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When we got back Matthew had Pizza for dinner followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. When it was time to go back to respite Matthew got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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 went under the railway line and we joined the A500. We ran South to Hanford and then we turned left onto the A34. We turned left onto Church lane and then right onto Wilson Road. At the end we went left onto New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #22 to Newcastle. We dropped off another service user and then we contnued onto the A5035. We ran up through Dresden to Longton. As Bridgewood Street is closed we got onto Anchor Road via Chadwick Street, Uttoxeter Road and Sutherland Road. We turned right onto Anchor Rad and we ran up the hill through Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran West to Bentilee and to respite. Once Matthew got back he spent some time in his room watch the other buses come and go. One of the other buses was Jayjay's Travel FP58 URX.

Jayjay's Travel FP58 URX in Bentilee

We also saw First Potteries 53208 on a #13 to Adderley Green.

First Potteries 53208 in Bentilee

Matthew went out for tea tonight. Transport for the trip was Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off onto the A5272 and we followed the road through Bucknall and we saw First Potteries 41496 on a #11 to Newcastle. We continued through Northwood. We ran up the hill into Birches Head and we continued along the A5272 into Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We continued to the end of the road and then we turned right onto the A527. We did this road through Knypersley and Biddulph and forwards into Congleton town centre. We ran through the town along Mills Street and West Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran past Astbury Mere and then turned right onto Padgbury Lane and to the pub. Matthew had an all day breakfast followed by chocolate fudge cake. When it was time to go home we returned back to respite on Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off Northwards up Padgbury Lane and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran down to the A34 and we ran Northwards a couple of junction up the the A54. We ran into the town centre and then we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Biddulph and Knyppersley and Brindley Ford and we climbed the hill to Chell. We turned left onto the A5272 ans we ran Southwards through Smallthorne, 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 for a short while into Bucknall and then we turned right onto the A5272 into Bentilee. Once back at respite Matthew watched some television and chilled out. Later on Matthew had a bath. After his bath he had toast for supper and then went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Congleton 14-12-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Festival Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Festival Park	Cobridge	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Cobridge	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DX65 DMO	Bentilee	Congleton	Charter	Meadows
DX65 DMO	Congleton	Bentilee	Charter	Meadows

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. Matthew read about the fact that there has been a planning application put in to build a KFC in Biddulph. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew then went to his room to wait for his bus and watch the other buses coming and going. We first saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus WR58 LHY.

Stanton's of Stoke WR58 LHY in Bentilee

A few minutes later we saw Allendale green minibus GU52 RNZ.

Allendale GU52 RNZ in Bentilee

Eventually Matthew's transport turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Dividy Road and we ran towards Bucknall where we joined the A52. We followed the road to the left at Limekiln Bank and we ran across Joiners square and we turned right onto cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and left onto the Avenue. At the end of the Avenue we turned left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway before we joined the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we came off the A500 onto the A34. We turned left onto Church Lane and at the top we turned right onto Wilson Road. At the end of Wilson Road we turned left onto new Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. After picking up another service user, we went forwards onto the A5035 and over the railway line into Blurton. We turned left onto Church Road and we ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50 into Heron Cross. We continued onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went to Morrisons in Festival Park in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the road around past the sixth form college and we turned left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto The Avenue and we ran around the park and on Regents Road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road around Hanley. We followed the road to the end and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We ran under the A53 onto Festival Way and we turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive. We then parked up at Morrison's and Matthew went shopping. Matthew did his shopping for the week and then returned to Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Greyhound way and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We turned right onto Grange Street. We followed the road around to Emery Street and we stopped at Chirst Church. At the church Matthew ate some gingerbread men before returning to the Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the trip back to Fenton. We returned onto Waterloo Road and we saw first Potteries 66852 on a #3 to Talke. We crossed over Cobridge light and we ran down to the ring road. We ran clockwise around Hanley and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road and we arrived back at the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a jacket potato with beans and cheese. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. When it was time to back to respite, transport for the return journey was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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. We turned right Beaconsfield Drive and then left onto Finstock Avenue. At the end we went left onto Magdalen Road and then 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 continued up through Dresden into Longton and we crossed over the A50. We ran past the Gladstone Pottery Museum on Chadwick Street and we crossed over Uttoxeter Road and onto Bridgewood Street. Due to the road ahead being closed we turned left onto Sutherland Road an we went past the Police Station. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down the other side into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran into Bentilee and into respite. Tonight Matthew was going out for his tea. Transport for the trip was Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran through Bentilee to Bucknall where we joined the A52. We followed the road around to the left and we crossed over Joiners Square roundabout we ran down towards the railway station and we turned right into Station Road. At the end we turned left onto Stoke Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran a few miles North and then we joined the A34 at the recently re-open Talke roundabout. We ran North to the Caudwell Tavern where we followed the A34 to the right. We continued north to the edge of Congleton and we turned right onto Padgbury Lane. A few yards up the road we stopped at the Heath Farm pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew ate a burger and fries, followed by chocolate fudge with ice cream. When it was time to go we climbed back aboard Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off North up Padgbury Lane and we went east on the A534 into town. We joined the A34 and we turned right onto the A54, past the bus station and forwards onto the A527. We then ran back past Congleton railway station and into Biddulph. We continued South thrrough Knypersley and into Brown Lees. We continued South through Brindley Ford, and Fegg Hayes to Chell. At the roundabout we turned left onto High Lane and we ran through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green to Townsend where we followed the road left through Northwood. We Joined Bucknall Road and we crossed Limekiln Lights onto the A52 and into Bucknall. We turned right onto the A5272 ans we ran up into Bentilee and back to respite. When we got back Matthew chilled out watching TV. Matthew then had a bath and fr a late supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Longton 22-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63171	Longton Interchange	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DX65 DMO	Benitlee	Cheadle	Charter	Meadows
DX65 DMO	Cheadle	Benitlee	Charter	Meadows

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. There was still refurbishment work going on there. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. whilst Matthew was waiting for his on transport to turn up we saw Jayjay's Travel minibus FP58 URX.

Jayjay's Travel FP58 URX in Bentilee

A few minutes later Matthew transport appeared and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We set off onto Dividy Road and we ran down to Bucknall where we joined the A52. We followed the road around to the left and we ran into Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left and we ran up Victoria Road to the top of the hill. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew walked to Tesco. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we crossed Station Bridge Road and and we forwards onto the path the runs along the bottom of pit hill. We crossed over the A50 link Road and we went under the railway bridge and we followed the path adjacent to the railway line that runs up to Longton, past the back of the new TK Maxx building. We crossed over baths Road and we went into Tesco to buy the ingredients to make some almond slice. When we had finished we walked over to the Longton Interchange to catch a bus back to Fenton. The bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63171. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down. The bus set off out of the Interchange and onto baths Road. We turned right under the railway and we went onto King Street. We ran down through Foley into Fenton and we carried on to City Road. We got up and off the bud near to Philpots and we walked around the corner onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. Matthew did some baking and for dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by almond slices the he had just baked. In the afternoon Matthew spent time in the sensory room and using the computer. When it was time to go home home we got back on board 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 Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped another service user off before returning onto New Inn Lane. We re-joined he A5035 and we ran out of Trentham in Blurton. We carried on through Dresden and into Longton. We crossed the A50 and we went past the Gladstone Pottery Museum and over Uttoxeter Road. we went onto Bridgewood Street and then left onto Forrester Road. At the end we turned right onto Anchor Road. We climbed the hill and then over the other side into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we went left onto the A5272 and we ran into Bentilee. After Matthew returned to respite he went out for tea. Matthew went in a Meadows minibus DX65 DMO. We set off along Dividy Road and in Adderley Green we crossed the roundabout onto park Hall Road. At Weston Coyney we crossed over the A520 onto Caverwall Road. We carried on through Caverswall and onto School Lane and we joined the A521. We ran through Blythe Bridge over the railway line and we carried on to Cheadle. we parked up in town and we went to the Wetherspoons for tea. After using the toilet Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake, all washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating we run back Meadows DX65 DMO to Bentilee the opposite way that we came. We traveled back down the A521 Blythe Bridge to Meir and we went through Caverswall, across the A520 onto Park Hall Road and forwards onto Dividy Road and back to respite. Later on Matthew watched television and used his computer. He then had a bath and got ready for bed. For supper Matthew had toast, before going to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton Sports Complex / Burslem Park 21-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Benitlee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton, Manor Sports Complex	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton, Manor Sports Complex	Benitlee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DX65 DMO	Benitlee	Burslem Park	Charter	Meadows
DX65 DMO	Burslem Park	Benitlee	Charter	Meadows

Today Matthew was in respite and was going to the day centre and I was going to Cumbria to ride on the train. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #26 to Hanley. Just before 09:00 the bus turned up to take Matthew to the day centre and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We went downstairs past the construction work and we saw some old chairs been taken away on a lorry. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Dividy Road. We headed into Bucknall and we turned left onto the A52. We followed the A52 to the left and at Joiners square we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned right onto City Road and then left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew spent time on the computer. For dinner he had Pizza followed by Coconut cake. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming in Fenton. Matthew normal walks to the baths, but today we went on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We went on to Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto the private road on which the baths are situated. We parked up near to the baths and we saw Copeland's Tours coach MIB 278

Copeland's Tours MIB 278 in Fenton

Matthew went swimming and when he finished we returned to the minibus to go back to respite. We climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off back onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. We had a brief stop at the day centre and then we carried on. 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 Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped another service user off before returning onto New Inn Lane. We re-joined he A5035 and we ran out of Trentham in Blurton. We carried on through Dresden and into Longton. We crossed the A50 and we went past the Gladstone Pottery Museum and over Uttoxeter Road. we went onto Bridgewood Street and then left onto Forrester Road. At the end we turned right onto Anchor Road. We climbed the hill and then over the other side into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we went left onto the A5272 and we ran into Bentilee and to the respite place. Back at respite Matthew went up to his room where we saw Stanton's of Stoke Ford minibus GX60 RHV.

Stanton's of Stoke GX60 RHV in Bentilee

For tea Matthew had mash followed by ice cream. After tea Matthew went out to Burslem Park on Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off onto Dividy Road and we ran down to the A52. We joined the Westbound A52 ans we carried straight on Bucknall Road. We turned right and went past Northwood Stadium and we joined the A5272 at Townsend. We ran through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne and then we went down Moorland Road to the park. In the park Matthew fed the ducks. After we finished we got back onto Meadows DX65 DMO for the return journey. We went up Moorland Road to Smallthorne where we turned right onto the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and at Townsend we went left onto Keelings Road. We joined Bucknall Road and we went straight across the junction onto the Eastbound A52. At Bucknall we turned right onto Dividy Road and back into respite. Matthe then sepnt some time watching television and using his tablet. Matthew had a bath and then had some toast for super before going to bed around 23:00... Mark