Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 05-10-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HK75 ZTF	Fenton	Bradeley	Charter	Travel Express
HK75 ZTF	Bradeley	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just after 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 35687 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw D&G Bus 173 on a #1A to Meir. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35689 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular service. We went into Asda and we did Matthew weekly shop. When we came out we went into the car park and we saw green minibus BD74 HWY.

BD74 HWY in Wolstanton

Also seen was SB Cars WJ60 FJY.

SB Cars WJ60 FJY in Wolstanton

We walked over the where we were parked and we saw grey minibus RV20 VCM.

RV20 VCM in Wolstanton

We set off out of the retail park and we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and May Bank and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we saw Travel Express ND21 YFL. After we had dropped off our friend, we turned left onto Ryecroft and we saw Betty Bus SH25 YTT. We ran around the roundabout to head back along Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road past the bus station. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We arrived back in Blurton just after 14:00. We wrote the Blog and Matthew had a Flake ice cream and a can of Cherry Coke. Around 16:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw gold minibus DE04 FNZ parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by apple crumble and custard. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express HK75 ZTF. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed joined the ring-road as there is currently a diversion on the normal route. We turned right onto the A50 and at Cobridge lights we turned right onto the A53. We turned right onto Sneyd Street and we headed Eastwards. We joined the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne. At the roundabout we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran town the hill to the bottom and we turned left into Chell Heath Road. We turned right into Hayes Road and we ran forwards onto Stratheden Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a drink of Coke. Once Matthew had finished his drink we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Travel Express HK75 ZTF. We got on the bus and we set off onto Stratheden Road. We ran forwards onto Hayes Street and we turned right onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road and we we ran up Smallthorne Bank. At the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room to chill out. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 21-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SF67 HNE	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Travel Express
SF67 HNE	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just after 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw First Potteries 63364 on a #11 to Hanley. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35941 on #501 Festival Park retail. We parked up and Matthew spotted a minibus in the car park by B&M we walked over and we saw it was YMCA EA71 PZV.

YMCA EA71 PZV in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. We set off out of the retail park and we turned left onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and May Bank and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we dropped off our friend. We set off onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #22 to Longton. We turned keft onto the Southbound A34 we ran down to Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We arrived back in Blurton just before 15:00. When we got out of the car Matthew walked along the road to see The Lambourne NC57 TXH parked up outside the pub.

The Lambourne NC57 TXH in Blurton

Matthew had an Vienetta and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus YM19 CFD parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Heron Cross lights. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw Cabability YJ65 JHF. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Streetand back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. For tea Matthew had Pasta and Tomato Sauce followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a bottle of Coke. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was an Travel Express SF67 HNE. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton it was Travel Express SF67 HNE. We got on the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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 the Etruria Transport Rally 20-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63103	Longton, Exchange	Fenton, Royal Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to McDonalds and going around the bus garages. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off around 10:40. We got ready and went out in tne car to pick up uncle Dave just after 11:00. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue, right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwards we set off down Wheildon Road and forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned right onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We ran to the edge of Newcastle and we ran down George Street. At the roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road and right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Milehouse to Chesterton and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke, and we shared some chicken nuggets. When we had finished we headed to the transport rally at Etruria to see if there was anything interesting in the yard. We got in the car and we set off down the A34. We ran through Milehouse and we turned left onto St Michaels Road and we ran forwards onto Wulstan Drive. We continued onto Sandy Lane and we crossed the A53 onto Albert Street. We turned left onto the A52 and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned left onto Castlefield Street and we parked up at the far end. We walked into the park past the site of the old gas cylinder and we walked down to the vintage cars. There were no buses at the event this year. We crossed over the canal to the car park and we saw silver minibus S18 WAD parked up.

S18 WAF in Etruria

We visited the toilets at Etruria Industrial Museum and afterwards we went into the tearoom. Matthew had a slice of cake and a can of coke which came to a very reasonable £1.70. We walked back to the car and we drove down Castlefield Street. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke to Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton and we turned left onto Baths Road. We passed Longton Interchnage and we turned right onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to Adderley Green. We turned right onto the A5272 and we turned right to go and look at the buses and coaches parked up at Scraggs. We saw recent arrival 449 GYN parked up in the yard.

Scraggs 449 GYN in Adderley Green

We turned left onto the A5272 and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right omto Mossfield Drive and we drove to the far end. We got out of the car and we walked around the back of the D&G Bus garage. We saw D&G Bus 3014 parked up in the row.

D&G Bus 3014 in Adderley Green

Also seen was D&G Bus 169.

D&G Bus 169 in Adderley Green

We got back in the car and we drove to the other end of Mossfield Road and we parked in a small layby. We walked down the footpath over the site of the old Wass' market down to the Adderley Green garage. In the corner of the garage we saw First Potteries 63356 parked up. We walked onto the A5272 and we headed Eastwards. by the road over the hedge we saw First Potteries 63349. We walked around the side behind the garage. We saw First Potteries 67147 in the E200MMC row.

First Potteries 67147 in Adderley Green

On the end of the row was First Potteries 67148.

First Potteries 67148 in Adderley Green

Another bus was First Potteries 67181.

First Potteries 67181 in Adderley Green

We walked past the pertol station onto Anchor Road and we turned right onto the path behind the depot. As we walked along the path of note was First Potteries 35949. We turned left over Wass's site footpath and we walked up the hill back to the car. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We set off along Mossfield Drive and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill into Longton and we turned left onto Uttoxeter Road. We turned right onto Commerce Street and at the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. We got out of the car and waited for a bus. We saw it was First Potteries 63103 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we to got up and got off the bus. We met up with uncle Dave and we got in the car. We set off down King Street and we turned left onto Duke Street. We joined the A50 link road up to Heron Cross and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran along Stanley Matthews Way and we passed D&G Bus 6009 on a #24 to Norton. As we approached the pub we saw D&G Bus 5221 on a #27A to Bentilee. We turned at the roundabout and we went back down Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. We ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. At Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. When we got back Matthew had a scotch egg and a can of Cherry Coke. For tea Matthew had steak slice, chips and beans. later on we continued eriting the Blog. Matthew had his medication and watched some adverts on YouTube. After a bath Matthew had some New York Cheesecake. We continued working on the Blog and watching YouTube until bedtime around 23:30... Mark.

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 24-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HF64 AJU	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
HF64 AJU	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going back to the residential unit, but not before he had been out for dinner and to get his weekly shopping. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 35684 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road where we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #33 to Westlands. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. We crossed over Ryecroft we ran forwards onto the A53. We ran around one-way system and onto the A52. We ran up to Hartshill and we ran forwards onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped at the food truck. Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg washed down with can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35688 on #501 Festival Park retail.

First Potteries 35688 in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. After we returned to the car we saw red minibus BG61 LHN parked up outside of B&M. We set off out of the retail park and we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and May Bank and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we dropped off our friend. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We joined the A52 and we ran up to Hartshill. We turned left onto Shelton New Road and we saw Cabability WA64 BRX. We turned right and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to sideway and we saw D&G 146 on a #24 to Norton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got to Blurton around 14:20. Across the way we saw silver minibus FY55 EVC parked up.

FY55 EVC in Blurton

We got back in the house and Matthew had a cider lolly and a can of Cherry Coke. We chilled out on the computer and we did some of the Blog. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw blue minibus RV08 VMM parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausage and potatoes followed by a cake bar. Washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express HF64 AJU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express HF64 AJU. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 10-08-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHG	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
YJ69 EHG	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was going shopping and later on going back to the residential unit. I woke Matthew up at 08:00 and he had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. Around 12:00 we set off to the shops. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down the hill to Sideway. We came off the A500 at shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We set off along Garner Street and we went under the A53 and we came off the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane and we saw First Potteries 35689 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We continude onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley link road and into the retail park. We parked up at the retail park and we saw blue minibus LX75 EKV.

LX75 EKV in Wolstanton

Also seen was grey minibus BD73 XWW.

BD73 XWW in Wolstanton

We went to do Matthews weekly shop and when we finsihed we put the shopping in the car. We joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We passed D&G Bus 23 on a #24 to Hanley. We turned left into Blurton and we got back around 14:00. When we got back Matthew had some Vienneta and a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew chilled out on his computer and wrote some of the Blog. Around 16:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #22 to Newcastle. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw City Centre Central BF60 WCP. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew chilled out in his room and we saw grey minibus SG73 YDV. For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We got on the bus and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. The bus stopped on Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We set off onto along Sutherland Road and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 27-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going shopping and later on going back to the residential unit. I woke Matthew up at 08:00 and he had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. Around 12:00 we set off to the shops. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down the hill to Sideway. As we joined the Northbound A500 we saw First Potteries 63102 on a diverted #40 Longton circular. We came off the A500 at shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We set off along Garner Street and we went under the A53 and we came off the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane and we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We continude onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley link road and into the retail park. We parked up at Asda and we saw Superstars SF19 OSM parked up near to B&M.

Superstars SF19 OSM in Wolstanton

We went to do Matthews weekly shop and when we finsihed we put the shopping in the car. Across the road we saw white minibus PK13 USM parked up.

PK13 USM in Wolstanton

We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. As we left the retail park we joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back around 13:30. We went into the house and did some more of the Blog. Matthew had an ice pop and a slice of Viennetta. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw EMED MC26 NKF parked up. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. For tea Matthew had lasagne followed by cake. Washed it down with a can of Irn Bru. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. We walked back down Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Shelton. The taxi appeared and it was a Autocabs taxi. We got in taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road. We turned left into The Parkway and we went into Hanley Park and parked in the car park. We walked over to the pavilion. Once we had finished in the park we walked down College Road. we returned to Hanley in an Autocabs taxi. We set off down College Road and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road. We continued onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill to Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street andn we returned tom the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room for a short while. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 13-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
ND21 YFL	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
ND21 YFL	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going shopping and later on going back to the residential unit. I woke Matthew up at 08:00 and he had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. Around 12:00 we set off to the shops. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down the hill to Sideway. As we joined the Northbound A500 we came off the A500 at shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We set off along Garner Street and we went under the A53 and we came off the A53 and we turned right onto Etruria Road. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 67158 on #501 Festival Park retail. We parked up and we saw grey minibus WN10 SBZ parked up.

WN10 SBZ in Wolstanton

Also seen was silver minibus DG69 XUA.

DG69 XUA in Wolstanton

As we set off towards the shop we saw the #501 head up to the turning point. We waited for the bus to return. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67177 on the #501 Etruria Valley circular.

First Potteries 67177 in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. As we left the retail park we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We joined the Southbound A500 and we saw Trent Barton 315 Mickleover branded Eniro 200MMC on a low loader heading Northwards. We ran through Stoke to Sideway and Copeland's Tours MIB 278 heading Northwards. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left into Blurton and we got back around 14:00. When we got back Matthew had some Vienneta and a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew chilled out on his computer and wrote some of the Blog. Around 16:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw blue minibus RV08 VMM parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window and we saw Just Travel NK18 CDO parked up nearby. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express ND21 YFL. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Afford rent-a-car HJ23 VGN. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express ND21 YFL. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Stoke / Festival Park 06-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6010	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop C4	1	D&G Bus
63362	Stoke, stop C1	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
63362	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67177	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst in the room we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop and we Hollinshead YN26 VKC. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6010 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Kingsway and we continued around the one-way system onto Kingsway and we stopped at All Good Things. We walked up Kingsway and we turned right onto Church Street and left onto Campbell Place and we stopped at British Heart Foundation Furniture & Electrical, but it was closed. Once we set off back along Campbell Place and we stopped at the London Grill. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew sat down and I ordered the food. Matthew had a washed down with a can of Coke. We walked along Campbell Place and we had finished eating we went next door to Dougie Mac charity shop we and Matthew bought some boots. We walked along Campbell Place and we crossed over the road. As we turned into Church Street. When we got to the stop we waited for the the next Newcastle bus to appear. We saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63362 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off from Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 302. We joined the Northbound A500 and we joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53 onto Forge Lane. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We found mum at the table and we sat down whilst mum ordered the food. We ordered a carvery and we went to collect them. Matthew also had a couple of pigs in blankets. He washed his food down with a glass of Coke. For after Matthew had a huge slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to the car and we set off onto Forge Lane. At the roundabout by Festival Park we did a U-turn and went Westwards. We veered left onto Etruria Old Road and we turned right onto Etruscan Street and we turned left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we turned left onto the A500 at 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 and Matthew went to his room. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63362 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton. We continued forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right onto John Street. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67177 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 67176 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went arounf the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had sausage and mash followed by treacle tart and custard. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 Wolstanton / Newcastle 29-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63364	UHNS, Main Entrance	Blurton, Ladybank Drive	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. He was also going to a hospital appoinment before going back to the residential unit. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthhew got up around 10:15 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 12:00 we set off in the car to go get dinner. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham and we saw First Potteries 67149 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down the hill to Sideway and we saw white coach DU73 ATX. As we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We ran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500. We turned left onto the retail park and we saw First Potteries 35940 on #501 Festival Park retail. We parked up and we saw blue minibus NV11 NUA parked up.

NV11 NUA in Wolstanton

Also seen was blue minibus DU26 YVT.

DU26 YVT in Wolstanton

Another vehicle seen was Priory Adult Care MT25 UJW.

Priory Adult Care MT25 UJW in Wolstanton

We went into the shop and we did Matthew weekly shop. Afterwards we returned to Blurton. We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. As we left the retail park we saw First Potteries 35940 on a #501 Etruria Valley circular. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews. We turned left onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 67149 on a #22 to Longton and First Potteries 63250 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got back to Blurton around 13:20. Matthew went on his computer and had a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we went out just before 12:00. We set off to Newcastle to pick up our friend. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and onto the A5035 and we continued to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Hanford and we crossed the A500. We continued through Trent Vale and we saw Travel Express DS14 BDO. We turned right onto the UHNS and we got out of the car and we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHC.

ABC Supreme KP25 EHC in the UHNS

We headed into the hospital and we booked in on the machine in reception. We followed the directions to the room and we sat in the waiting area. After Matthew's name was called out we went to another waiting area. We then sent in a room and one of the murses bought an electric fan into the room to help keep us cool. We went into to see the consultant and she talked to us about Matthew. After an Appointment, we headed back to the entrance and we visited the shop and got a bottle of Coke. In the hospital grounds we saw ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ.

ABC Supreme HN74 DCZ in the UHNS

Behind that was ABC Supreme HV74 EZJ.

ABC Supreme HV74 EZJ in the UHNS

We walked up to the Main Entrance and we waited at the stop for the bus. We saw EMED FY25 VGA.

EMED FY25 VGA in the UHNS

Also seen was First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in the UHNS

Matthew had his bottle of Coke as it was a really warm day. Afterwards we put the empty bottle in the bin. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63364 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63364 in the UHNS

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the hospital and we turned right onto the Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63364 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 63364 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked back to the house. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and we wrote the Blog. Matthew also had a burger and a sausage rolls from Greggs. As Maathew was not going to be seeing mum on her birthday, we had a small birthday cake and we sang happy birthday to mum. Matthew helped mum blow out the candle, we shared out to cake. Matthew got ready to return to the residential unit by car. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. He also watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew went downstairs and we got in a taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto 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. 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. After we had finished in the park when we had finished we got in car and we set off along 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.

Trip to Bucknall / Trent Vale 15-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
170	Bucknall, Opp Finney Gardens	Hanley BS	32A	D&G Bus
35946	Hanley BS	Trent Vale, Black Lion	101	First Potteries
67145	Trent Vale, Black Lion	Blurton, Magdalen Road	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going shopping and later on going back to the residential unit. I woke Matthew up at 08:00 and he had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. Around 12:00 we set off to the shops. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down the hill to Sideway and we saw white coach DU73 ATX. As we joined the Northbound A500 we saw Flixbus YT26 AHG. We came off the A500 at shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We set off along Garner Street and we went under the A53 and we came off the A53 and we turned right onto Etruria Road. We turned left onto Marsh Street and we headed towards Cobrdge and we turnmed right onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bucknall New Road and we headed down the hill. We saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley. At Limekiln lighte we turned right onto the A52 and into Farmfoods car park. We went into the shop and Matthew decided he wanted to catch a bus home. We said goodbye to mum and we headed onto the A52 and to the nearest stop to wait for a bus. On the way to the bus stop we were passed D&G Bus 780 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We got to the bus stop and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 170 on a #32A to Hanley.

D&G Bus 170 in Bucknall

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off towards limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. at the top of the hill we turned right onto the anticlockwise ring road and we turned left onto Town Road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned right in front of the town hall and left onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus at Hanley Matthew went to the shop and bought a bottle of pop and a Flapjack. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We headed down the bottom end of the bus station to catch another bus. I asked Matthew to pick a bus towards Trent Vale, so we could continue towards Blurton. I thought we were going to catch a #25 as we waited near the bottom end of the bus station. Whilst we waited Matthew had his flapjack. Matthew made a last minute decision to check out the #101. As we got to the stand we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35946 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before we went upstairs. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and we got up and got off the bus. We headed into the pub and we had a small glass of Coke each. We had about 15 minutes before the bus to Blurton was due. We finished our drinks and we headed back to the bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw ABC Supreme KP25 EHC on a shuttle to Stafford Hospital.

ABC Supreme KP25 EHC in Trent Vale

A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67145 on a #22 to Longton as expected.

First Potteries 67145 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way we saw Voyager Travel WN25 VNZ. We continued along the A5035 and we turned left onto Magdalen Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67145 before it continued towards Longton.

First Potteries 67145 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked back to the house. We worked on the Blog and Matthew had a some cheesecake and a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew got ready to return to the residential unit by car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Stanton's of Stoke 550 XBV.

Stanton's of Stoke 550 XBV in Fenton

We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. He also watched buses out of the window. For a late tea Matthew had chicken and rice followed by angel cake and custard. Later on Matthew went downstairs and we got in a taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. The bus stopped on Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we got in car and we set off along Sutherland Road and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.