Trip to Bucknall / Hanley 23-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67178	Fenton, Victoria Place	Bucknall, Trent Tavern	11	First Potteries
63357	Bucknall, Trent Tavern	Hanley BS	11B	First Potteries
44514	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Twigg Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw grey minibus SG73 YDV. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We walked back down City Road and we walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #11 to Newcastle. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67178 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 went under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. We turned left onto the A5272 and and we ran through Bentilee and we turned left onto Beverley Drive and due to a diversion we came back down beverley Drive and left onto the A5272 and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We got up and got off the bus. Once off up Dividy Road and we crossed. We waited for a bus to Hanley and a short time later we saw AJS Passenger Travel FJ13 CUU. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63357 on a #11B to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Dividy Road and we turned left onto the A52 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 right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We walked round onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Derby Street and we stopped at Derby Street Pharmacy. After the brief stop we went up Derby Street. We crossed the ring road onto Botteslow Street and Matthew visited the doctor. Afterwards we walked back up to the ring road and around to Charles Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street. Matthew visited the barbers and got a haircut. whilst at the barbers Matthew used the toilet. After having his haircut we continued onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre where Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with can of Irn Bru. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we walked though and down onto Stafford Street and we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #4A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 63115 in Hanley

We continued forwards onto Lichfield Street and we continued into the bus station. matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We 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 and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We got up and got off the bus. Beverley Drive After picking some chips up from the chip shop we walked Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive and we stopped at one of the house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We continued along Dawlish Drive and we got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Dawlish Drive. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we turned right onto Malthouse Road. We turned right onto Wooliscroft Road and left onto Corneville Road. We turned right onto Ruxley Road and right onto the A52 and and we turned left onto Eaves Lane. We turned left onto Greasley Road and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left onto Millrise Road and we ran forwards onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park. We headed through Cobridge and we ran past the site of the new Wrights Pies shop. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative food. We turned left Temple Street and we walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw AJS Passenger Travel FJ13 CUU. For tea Matthew had bangers 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 Normacot / Kidsgrove 08-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
FJ13 CUU	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
FJ13 CUU	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Kidsgrove later on. At the day centre 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 67602 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 going towards Stoke. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew went Children's centres in Normacot. Transport for the trip was Intercity taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We continued up past KFC and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we travelled through Longton to Notmacot where we came off the A50. We turned right and crossed over the A50 onto Upper Normacot Road and we turned right onto Chaplin Road. We turned right onto Buccluech Road and we stopped at the children's centre. Matthew went to the toilet and went to the cafe and had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Intercity taxi. We set off onto Beccleuch Road and we turned left onto Chaplin Road. We turned left onto Upper Normacot Road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and forwards Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and walked down to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Christchurch Street and we stopped at the newsagents on the corner of Temple Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke HXZ 9939 going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke HXZ 9939 in Fenton

Also see was E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY heading towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 41498 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 41498 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 268 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 268 in Fenton

A second dart appeared when we saw First Potteries 41499 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 41499 in Fenton

We went out for tea. Transport for the trip it was Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. We got on and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the A34. We turned right at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran up to Talke. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the right and we ran into Kidsgrove. We turned right onto the B5371 and right onto Clough Hall Road. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beefburger and fries followed by a lemon meringue pie. When it was time to go back we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. We set off onto Clough Hall road and we turned left onto the B5371. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran upn to Talke. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the left and we ran down to the A500. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Kidsgrove / Hanley 25-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
FJ13 CUU	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
FJ13 CUU	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67652	Hanley BS	Fenton, Duke Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Kidsgrove and Hanley later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle. we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Kidsgrove. Transport for the trip was Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill towards Stoke and we went under the railway line. We turned right on to the A500 and we ran through Etruria and Longport. We came off the A500 onto the A527 and we ran up the hill towards the top end of Tunstall. We turned left onto the Northbound A50 and we ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We turned right into Heathcote Street and we parked up. We walked onto The Mount and we went to the chip shop cafe. Matthew went to the toilets and afterwards had a can of Coke. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. Afterwards we returned to the day centre on Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. We set off onto Heathcote Street and we turned left onto The Mount. We turned right onto Mount Street and left on to the Southbound A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and at the top end of Tunstall we turned right onto the A500. We down down into the Chatterley Valley and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport & Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew walked onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out whilst he wait ed to go out. He used his computer and and he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67631 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Later we went to Hanley on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Fenton

A few minutes later we aw a bus turned the corner. As it got closer we saw that 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 we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station 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. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street we continued forwards onto Stafford Street. We walked past the spikey man and onto Quadrant Road. We turned left onto Bryan Street and we visited the cinema. In the cinema went to the toilet and afterwards had a hot dog. He went to see Mary Queen of Scots. When the film had finished we walked back along Bryan Street and onto Quadrant Road. We walked along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Newcaastle.

First Potteries 43876 in Hanley bus station

A short while later we saw First Potteries 67652 on a #6 to Meir Square.

First Potteries 67652 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We ran forwards onto King Street we got up and got off the bus at the Duke Street stop. Once off the bus we set off on foot along King Street onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Longton 20-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43877	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, In the morning Matthew we out to Hanley on the bus. We set off downstairs and 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 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

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 saw First Potteries 67642 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 saw Paul's of Stoke P302 VWR. 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. We set off up Tontine Street and we stopped at the Card Factory. When we had finished there we walked across the square to Primark. Matthew did some shopping and then we walked back towards the bus station. We walked along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we walked back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63178 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63178 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63178

We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. We set off onto City Road and we turned left into Glebedale Road. Once back at the day centre we went to Longton by car. We set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67659 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway line and we turned right into Transport Lane. We parked up and we went along Transport Lane and across The Strand to the Paradise cafe. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When it was time to go back we crossed over The Strand and back to the car on Transport Lane. We set off onto The Strand and we ran forwards onto King Street under the railway bridge. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto King Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road, left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle by car. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We set off down City Road and we continued down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit by car. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke. We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew them chilled out in his room listening to music on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 14-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, Regent Centre	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley, Regent Centre	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on Matthew was going to Hanley on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle. we went downstairs and out of the unit. and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU going towards Glebedale Road. In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. Later on we were going to Hanley on the bus. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the newsagents on the corner of Temple Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. When it was time to go out we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus MK67 UEO.

Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEO in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus cam around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Regent Road to the community centre. Matthew had a can of Coke. He had a few sweets too. Once we had finished we returned to the stop further down Regent Road. Whilst we waited for the bus back to Fenton we saw D&G 42 on a #2 to Westbury Park.

D&G 42 in Hanley

A short while alter we saw Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245 heading into Shelton.

Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245 in Hanley

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We sat off along 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 Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street. Matthew returned to the residential unit and went upstairs. Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We wens downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 05-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67660	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67631	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
65731	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	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. 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 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up. In the morning Matthew went to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left and walked past KFC. We carried on into JTF. Matthew went upstairs to the cafe and had toast and a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the day centre. We set off past KFC and onto City Road. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. 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 ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67631 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 65732 on a #3A to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We cotinued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straigh up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2951 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65732. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joind Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up 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. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and 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 then we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Once back at the residential unit Matthew went upstairs. Matthew went up to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer. Whilst there we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU.

Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 293 heading towards the swimming baths.

Copeland's Tours MIB 293 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had fish and chips with tomato sauce followed by cake. Later on Matthew went downstairs and went shopping in Stoke in an Intercity taxi. We walked onto City Road and we got in the taxi. We set off down City Road and down the hill towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We followed the one-way system onto Lonsdale Street and we followed the road to the right onto Flemming Road. We turned left onto London Road and we ran a short distance past Sainsbury's to Iceland. Matthew did his weekly shop and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Blurton / Newcastle 30-11-2018

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Blurton and Newcastle later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Across the road we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. At the day centre In the morning Matthew went to Sutherland School in Blurton. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. At the centre Matthew used the toilet. He alson used the facilities. One we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive. At the end of Beaconsfield Drive we turned left onto Church Road. We ran down onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and over the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and then forwards onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went to the local pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew walked back onto Christchurch Street and and to the day service. When it was time to go back back to the residential unit Matthew set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Once back at the unit Matthew chilled out in his room for a while and used his computer. Outside we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Also seen was black minibus BP18 HPX going towards Stoke.

BP18 HPX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw silver minibus P40 ERA going towards Hanley.

P40 ERA in Fenton

Also seen out of the window was Global Travel BIG 8768 going towards Stoke. Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We wens downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we saw ABC Supreme HV18 GVR. We continued to the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bradwell 19-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
43	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	26	D&G
142	Bentilee, Devonshire Square	Hanley BS	26	D&G
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the first day of a new D&G Bus bus service. The #26 is a new service from Hanley to Eaton Park & Bentilee. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside Travers Court. A few minutes later the bus to Hanley appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station 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. We turned right onto John Street and we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We went into the bus station and we looked for the stand of the new #26 bus. We saw it was D&G Bus 43 on the #26 to Bentilee. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Bentilee before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring Road past the bus station and we turned left into Lichfield Street. We turned right into Birch Terrace and we followed the road around onto Charles Street. We turned right into Old Hall Street and crossed the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We crossed over Limekiln lights onto the A52 and we veered right onto Dividy Road. We turned right into Arbourfield Drive and we turned right into Southall Way. We turned right into Debenham Crescent and we ran forwards onto Kettering Drive. We turned right onto Southall Way and right onto Arbourfield Drive and we ran to the end to Berry Hill Village. After a brief stop we left Eaton park along Arbourfield Drive. We turned right onto Dividy Road and left into Beverley Drive. We turned left Dawlish Drive and we ran down to the neighbourhood centre where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed over to the neighbourhood centre and we visited the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we headed out to the bus stop to wait for the next #26 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and it was D&G Bus 142. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Dawlish Drive and at the end we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We turned left onto Dividy Road and we turned right onto Arbourfield Drive. We turned right onto Southall Way and right onto Debenham Crescent. We ran around the estate and forwards onto Kettering Drive. We turned right onto Southall Way and right again onto Arbourfield Drive. We ran to the end of the drive and we stopped at Berry Hill Village before returning along Arbourfield Drive onto Dividy Road. We ran towards Bucknall and we veered left Bucknall Road and we crossed the traffic lights onto Bucknall New Road. We ran up the hill into Hanley and at the lights we turned right onto Potteries Way. We came off onto Town Road and we crossed the mini roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran past the back of the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran up to Albion Square and we turned right into Albion Street. We followed the road to the left onto Bagnall Street and forwards onto John Street before running into Hanley Bus Station. We got up and got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 the day centre. Later 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 upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw City Cabs YX61 VVO going towards Longton.

City Cabs YX61 VVO in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a 1 to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was Crescent Academy PK56 RJJ going towards Longton.

Crescent Academy PK56 RJJ in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

After a while we saw white Ford minibus AV51 ??? going towards Longton.

AV51 in Fenton

A short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke silver minibus FJ13 CUU going towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU in Fenton

After a while we turned up to take Matthew out for tea. When we were ready we went downstairs and got in the car. We had a few things to pick up so we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we turned right onto George Street. We turned right onto Millicent Street and after a brief stop we continued to the pub. We turned left onto George Street and we turned left onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A50 and we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we turned right onto Albert Street. We crossed over A53 onto Sandy Lane and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank and we saw First Potteries 41497 on a #99 to Newcastle. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank we ran forwards into Bradwell. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran Northwards over the A500 up to Talke. We stopped and the pub and parked up. We got to the pub only to find out the pub was closed for renovation. We got back in the car and we decided to go back to the Potters Wheel in Bradwell. We Set off down the A34 and we crossed over the A500. We ran past the Parkhouse Industrial estate and we turned left onto Bradwell Lane. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we turned left and down the hill past Asda. We turned right onto the Southbound A500 and we came off at Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto Copeland Street. We went around the one-way system onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the A52. We ran along the A52 past the railway station and forwards past the university to Joiners Square. We turned right at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and left onto Cotesheath Street. We stopped to collect something and and we turned the car around in Austin Street. We returned along Cotesheath Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. 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 Newcasle / Kidsgrove 16-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65001	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65001	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
HV18 FHH	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	ABC Supreme
HV18 FHH	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Newcastle later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65001 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning went to Newcastle on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle 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. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto Castle Walk and into Wilko. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. We returned to Fenton of First Potteries 65001 on the #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 we walked across the car park to the day centre. Matthew and his friends had a party for Children in Need. Matthew had oatcakes ans sandwiches and egg. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU. We went upstairs ans Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew had made a I love Pudsey tie out of cardboard that he wore. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 970 going towards Longton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 970 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67662 in Fenton

Later on we then went out for tea. Transport for the trip it was ABC Supreme HV18 FHH. We got on and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Newstead. and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the A34. We turned right at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran up to Talke we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the right and we ran into Kidsgrove. We turned right onto the B5371 and right onto Clough Hall Road. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beefburger and fries followed by a lemon meringue pie. When it was time to go back we returned to Fenton on ABC Supreme HV18 FHH. We set off onto Clough Hall road and we turned left onto the B5371. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran up to Talke. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the left and we ran down to the A500. WE joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23A to Hanley. and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.