Trip to Central Forest Park / Stoke 28-07-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Central Forest Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Central Forest Park	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
53209	Stoke-upon-Trent, adj stop X	Blurton, opp Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to get a new bus pass, but not before he had been out with his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and blackcurrant juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

we got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham before turning at New Inn Lane. We turned into Pacific Drive and we picked up another service user before going back onto New Inn Lane. We returned along A5035 before turning left into Church Toad and forwards onto Blurton Road to Heron Cross. We turned right to go through the traffic lights and onto Heron Street. After crossing over the railway we turned left onto Christchurch Street before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer all had used the exercise equipment. For dinner Matthew had pasta with tomato sauce followed by a Manchester Tart. In the afternoon we went to Central Forest Park for a walk. We went in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road. At the A52 we went towards the railway station. We continued past the railway station and onto Stoke Road. We went up to Snow Hill and we stopped briefly at the other day centre site before continuing up Snow Hill and onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Marsh Street and forwards onto York Street before joining the ring road where we saw Stantons of Stoke GN57 MFZ. We joined Town Road and crossed over the ring road and headed towards Birches Head. We followed the road around to the left and at the entrance we went into the park. Whilst at the park we had a long walk and looked the the ducks as well as stopping at the cafe for a can of Coke. When it was time to go we got back aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We travelled towards Birches Head along the A5272 and then turned down Keelings Road through Northwood and onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of Limekiln bank we turned right onto the A52. We did the A52 to Joiners Square before turning left onto the Victoria Road. We went to the top of Victoria Road and turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre before continuing home. The bus went towards Heron Cross via Heron Street and through Blurton along Blurton Road. The bus turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 15:00. Matthew had some toast and a drink of Irn Bru. Matthew needed his bus pass renewing so we drove down to the One Stop Shop in Stoke to get this done. We set of onto the A5035 and we turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the A50 and we saw Woods tri-axle coach YS14 LHY heading East back towards Leicester. We followed the left hand lane around past the incinerator and we crossed the A500 and joined onto Campbell Road. In Stoke we joined the one way system and we parked in the car park behind the One Stop Shop on South Wolfe Street. Matthew said hello to a lady using the payment machine and then we got his bus pass sorted in less than 10 minutes. He used the toilet and then we decided to catch a bus home whilst mum drove the car back. We walked onto Church Street and onto Glebe Street where we saw First Potteries Solo 53122 being loaded onto the back of a low loader after a breakdown.

First Potteries 53122 in Stoke

We stood at the stop for around 5 minutes and then we saw a Solo approaching. It was dud First Potteries 53209 on a #23 service to Newstead.

First Potteries 53209 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Ladybank Grove before sitting down at the back of the bus. This was a bus that we have previously been on back in April 2013 from Blurton to Hanley. The bus set off onto Church Street and across the A500. We joined City Road and we went up to Christchurch Street and turned right into it. At the end of Christchurch Street we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We passed First Potteries 41502 and we continued into Blurton and forwards onto Church Road. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 53209 as it carried on towards Newstead.

First Potteries 53209 in Blurton

We walked home getting back at the same time as mum got back in the car. Later in the evening we went to MacDonalds in Trent Vale. We set off onto the A5035 and we passed taxi minibus SE05 JHK in the layby opposite Crowcrofts Road. We continued into Trentham and we passed First Potteries 40028 on a #21B. At the A34 we turned right to go North. We crossed under the A500 and into Trent Vale. We turned into MacDonalds and we saw ABC Supreme FP53 ESU parked in the retail park. We collected the food from the drive in and we also saw Blue minibus YR11 CDK. We headed back down the A34 and we passed ABC Supreme N806 CRJ. We joined the A5035 at Trentham and we got home about 19:30... Matthew ate his food and drank his Coke and we then chilled out on the computer and writing the Blog until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 10-04-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NL61 VSG	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
60069	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going for tea in Trent Vale but not before he spent the day with his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. The bus turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We set off onto the A5035 and headed towards Trentham. We turned into New Inn Lane and then into Pacific Drive. Once we had picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and the A5035. We headed along into Blurton and we turned into church Road. We carried on into Blurton Road and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. We went to fetch dinner from the chip shop. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. After dinner we went to the pub. Today we went in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We turned onto Glebedale Road and then Crossed over city Road onto Fountain Street. We followed the Road onto William Street. We turned right onto Manor Street and then left onto Victoria Road. We went down Victoria Road and we crossed Joiners Square onto Lichfield Street. When we got to the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Highlight of the buses included First Potteries Scania 60074 on a #6B to Hanley.

First Potteries 60074 in Joiners Square

When it was time to go back to they day centre we got aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We traveled down Palmerston Street and onto the A52. At Joiners Square rundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We headed to the top of Victoria road before taking a sharp right turn onto City Road. We turned onto Glebedale Road and to the destination. When it was time to go home we had a different bus... It was Shelton Care Group NL61 VSG. We set off onto Glebedale Road an forward 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 Road and arrived home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & Burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:07 to Newcastle and we were expecting it to be dud First Potteries 60069. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. As we got there we saw the late running 15:47 to Dresden, which was First Potteries 60068.

First Potteries 60068 in Blurton

We stood at the bus stop and pretty much bang on time we saw dud First Potteries 60069 come around the corner as was expected.

First Potteries 60069 in Blurton

We got on to the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We turned right towards Trentham and as we passed Stanley Matthews Way we saw the back end of D&G 160 stopped outside the Hem Heath pub on the #20 to Hanley. We carried on towards Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We passed a small procession of buses. First we passed First Potteries 41496 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We then passed First Potteries 40375 which was running out of service. This was followed by First Potteries 60202 on the following #22 to Dresden and then 40023 on a #21B to Trentham Gardens. We ran through to Hanford and down Church Lane onto the A34. The A34 was busy and we saw a couple of buses. Stevens Travel KS56 DSZ was parked on the South side bus stop where the #101 uses stops at, and Edwards Coaches FJ11 GNF in national Express livery was on a #528 to Rochdale. There must have been a problem on the North bound M6 for that coach to be seen on the A34... We carried on into Trent Vale and we passed Lucky Seven taxi minibus SJ55 LSK going the other way. We caught up with Edwards Coaches FJ11 GNF just before we turned right onto Harpfields Road. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 60069 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 60069 in Trent Vale

We started to walk towards the A34 and we turned and saw First Potteries 66838 on the short #22 turn to New Inn Lane.

First Potteries 66838 in Trent Vale

The A34 was extremely busy and we saw 3 #101s in quick succession. First Potteries 65040 went south towards Stafford and on the opposite side of the road First Potteries 65037 went North Towards Hanley. Just after these two buses went out of sight a third #101 went south towards Stafford. It was First Potteries 65039.

First Potteries 65039 in Trent Vale

I had forgotten to text mum to tell her we had got on the bus, so she was a little late in setting off. We sat on the wall and waited a few minutes for her to turn up. When mum turned up we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were Global Coaches GL11 OES? and the Travellers Choice 7962 IL?. After we had finished eating we went out to the car. We called Uncle Dave and we went to pick him up. We drove along the A34 and onto and A500. The a500 was at a stand still and we saw three unidentifield coaches. A Longmynd Coach, A Pearsons Coach and a Tesco liveried coach. We were also passed by D&G Versa 171 running out of service. We went East on the A50 and going into Heron Cross before we headed into Fenton. After we had picked up uncle Dave, we headed up to Heron Cross and through Blurton. Passing through Blurton we saw First Potteries 53209. We carried on down Beaconsfield Drive getting home around 17:50. Matthew then chilled out watching bus videos and using his computer before bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 13-03-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NL61 VSG	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NL61 VSG	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
65706	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going for tea in Trent Vale but not before he spent the day with his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. The bus turned up and it was his usual transport, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We headed up towards Trentham and picked up another service user before heading back towards Blurton. We turned into Stanley Matthew Way and then we headed up towards Heron Cross. We left the A50 and we turned towards Heron Cross lights. We went straight across the lights and into Heron Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. We went to fetch dinner from the chip shop. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop followed by toffee cheesecake. Matthew had been due to go to the pub in Joiners Square. Today Matthew went in a different crew type minibus and it was required Shelton Care Group NL61 VSG.

Shelton Care Group NL61 VSG in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road onto Fountain Street. We followed the road around onto William Street and then we turned right onto Manor Street. At he end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We cross over the roundabout at Joiners Square and continued onto Lichfield Street and we reached our destination. At the pub Matthew used the toilet and drank a few Cokes. The best of the buses sighting included First Potteries 63176 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Joiners Square

When it was time to go we got back into Shelton Care Group NL61 VSG for the return journey. We headed back up to Fenton up Victoria Road and we turned right into Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto City Road and then right into Glebedale Road. After a quick stop in Fenton we carried onto up City Road. We went up King Street and we turned left into Clarence Road. We took a short cut through the back streets and we came out on Anchor Road. We headed up through Adderley Green and left towards Bentilee. In Bentilee we dropped a service user off in respite and we returned towards Adderley Green. We headed down Anchor Road and into Longton. We then headed not the A5035 and turned onto Drubbery Lane. We headed onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 14:30. Matthew had toast and orangeade and we waited for the right time to go out and catch the bus. We decided to do the 16:07 today... It wasn't the best bus out but the best bus wasn't on the right turn. We set off to the bus stop just before 16:00 and whilst we waited for the bus we saw Schools Out Club minibus YG58 WFS.

School's Out Club YG58 WFS in Blurton

This was followed by Ace taxi's DK64 VPO.

Ace DK64 VPO in Blurton

On the Blurton Plumline running a few minutes late was D&G 174.

D&G 174 in Blurton

The bus was late again today. Today it was just over 10 minutes late. As expected it was dud First Potteries 65706.

First Potteries 65706 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before sitting down. The bus set off towards the A5035. As we got to the corner of the A5035 we saw First Potteries 32053 on the #22 to Dresden. The bus carried on into Trentham and we turned right onto New Inn Lane. On New Inn Lane we passed First Potteries 40304 on a #21B to Trentham Gardens. We carried on into hanford and down the hill onto the A34. We saw First Potteries 65035 & 65040 on #101's... One towards Hanley and one towards Stafford. We passed ABC Supreme FP53 ESU going South and we crossed under the A34. We then turned into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65706 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 65706 in Trent Vale

As we were walking back towards the pub we saw ABC Supreme FP53 ESU heading back towards the hospital.

ABC Supreme FP53 ESU in Trent Vale

On the A34 we saw First Potteries 65039 going South towards Stafford on a #101 service.

First Potteries 65039 in Trent Vale

We carried onto the pub and we met with mum. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were First Potteries 32053 & 42892 on the #22, P&D York T9 PDY and Stanton's of Stoke ONZ 1128. After we had finished eating we went out to the car. We called Uncle Dave and we went to pick him up. We drove along the A34 and onto and A500 before turning East on the A50 and going into Heron Cross before we headed into Fenton. After we had picked up uncle Dave, we headed up to Heron Cross and through Blurton, getting home around 17:50. Matthew then chilled out watching bus videos, eating cheesecake and using his computer before bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 20-02-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
60069	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going for tea in Trent Vale but not before he spent the day with his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. The bus turned up and it was his usual transport, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We set off onto the A5035 we headed towards Longton. We crossed the A50 and went past the Gladstone Pottery Museum.We crossed Uttoxeter Road and we past the police station and joined Anchor Road. We did Anchor Road until the end and we turned left and went past the First Potteries bus garage. We went into Bentilee and picked up another service user. We carried on to Bucknall and we joined the A52. We followed the A52 to the left and we went onto Victoria Road at Joiners square. We turned right at Manor Street and left onto City Road. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and we got to our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop followed by toffee cheesecake. Matthew had been due to go to the pub in Joiners Square. Today Matthew went in a City Cabs taxi. Today we turned right onto City Road and left onto Victoria Road. At joiners Square we crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. we then saw First Potteries 63177 on a #6B to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63177 in Joiners Square

Highlight of the sightings this afternoon included First Potteries 65026 on a #6 and Scraggs YJ59 GHH on the #50 Longton - Hanley service. When it was time to go we got in a City Cabs taxi. We set off onto the A52 before turning left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. When it was time to go home we got back into the usual transport Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we headed through Heron Cross via Heron Street. We headed through Blurton on Blurton Road and we turned into Beaconsfield Drive. We got back around 14:45. Matthew had some toast and a drink of orangeade and used the computer before we set off to the bus stop just before 15:30. Around 15:42 running around 5 minutes late, as expected required First Potteries 60069 rounded the corner.

First Potteries 60069 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we turned right. As we went along Trentham Road we passed First Potteries 60073 and we turned into New Inn Lane. We passed the Main in Space pub and then we passed First Potteries 40367 on the #21B to Trentham Gardens. As it was nearly empty in front of now, Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 60069.

Inside First Potteries 60069

We turned onto the A34 and we passed First Potteries 41520 on a #21 turn. We carried on into Trent Vale and we turned into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. We walked on the A34 and turned to see First Potteries 60202 on a Dresden bound #22 service.

First Potteries 60202 in Trent Vale

We met up with mum and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were First Potteries 41501 on the #22 short, and ABC Supreme FP53 ESU and Selwyn's mini coach MX60 EGK. After we had finished eating we went out to the car. We called Uncle Dave and we went to pick him up. We drove along the A34 and onto and A500 before turning East on the A50 and going into Heron Cross before we headed into Fenton. After we had picked up uncle Dave, we headed up to Heron Cross and through Blurton, getting home around 17:45. Matthew then chilled out watching bus videos and using his computer before bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 13-02-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
65706	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going for tea in Trent Vale but not before he spent the day with his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. The bus turned up and it was his usual transport, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

The bus set off and they picked up on another service user before going onto the A5035 and turning left. At Church Road we turned left and we went through Blurton along Blurton Road. We went over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went into Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Glebedale Road before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop followed by toffee cheesecake. Matthew had been due to go to the pub in Joiners Square. Today Matthew went in a Lucky Seven taxi.We got in the taxi and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road. We went across City Road onto Fountain Street before going left onto William Street. We turned right onto Manor Street and then we headed straight down Victoria Road and across the roundabout at Joiners square onto Lichfield Street. When they got to the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. We then saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6 service to Meir.

First Potteries 63172 Joiners Square

This was followed by First Potteries 63173 on a #6B to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Joiners Square

Highlights of the sightings were Scragg YJ59 GHH on the #50 to Longton and Selwyns Coach FN62 CCZ on the #314 National Express coach service. When it was time to return to Fenton they were picked up by a Lucky Seven taxi.We set off onto the A52 before turning left onto Victoria Road. We turned right to go past the swimming baths before turning left onto City Road. We turned into Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we reached the destination. Once it was time to go home we got back into the usual transport Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we headed through Heron Cross via Heron Street. We headed through Blurton on Blurton Road and we turned into Beaconsfield Drive. We got back around 15:00. Matthew had some toast and a drink of orangeade and used the computer before we set off to the bus stop just before 16:00. We then saw First Potteries 60072 on a late running #22 to Dresden.

First Potteries 60072 in Blurton

It was raining and the weather must have been affecting traffic. Running slightly late was D&G 171 on the Blurton Plumline.

D&G 171 in Blurton

Around 16:12 running around 5 minutes late, as expected First Potteries 65706 rounded the corner.

First Potteries 65706 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we turned right. As we went along Trentham Road we passed council welfare bus FJ05 EKN. We carried on into Trentham passing Scraggs 1655 VT and we turned into New Inn Lane. We passed the Main in Space pub and then we passed First Potteries 60069 on the #22 to Dresden. As we joined the A34 we saw a double decker on the #22 short to Trentham. We turned onto the A34 and we passed First Potteries 34311 on the short #22 turn. We carried on into Trent Vale and we turned into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then took another picture of First Potteries 65706 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 65706 in Trent Vale

We set off on foot back towards the pub. On the way we saw First Potteries 65037 on a Stafford bound #101 service.

First Potteries 65037 in Trent Vale

Closer to the pub we spotted ABC Supreme minibus FP53 ESU heading towards the hospital on a Staff shuttle bus.

ABC Supreme FP53 ESU in Blurton

Eventually mum turned up and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were First Potteries 65041 and Stanton's of Stoke coach YKZ 6759. After we had finished eating we went out to the car. We called Uncle Dave and we went to pick him up. We drove along the A34 and onto Church Lane. We headed down New Inn Lane and around the main estate before Going onto the A5035. We turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way and into Heron Cross before we headed into Fenton. After we had picked up uncle Dave, we headed up to Heron Cross and through Blurton, getting home around 17:45. Matthew then chilled out watching bus videos and using his computer before bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 06-02-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
Y605 MLG	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Lucky Seven
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
66839	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going for tea in Trent Vale but not before he spent the day with his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. The bus turned up and it was his usual transport, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

The bus set off and they picked up on another service user before going onto the A5035 and turning left. At Church Road we turned left and we went through Blurton along Blurton Road. We went over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went into Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Glebedale Road before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop followed by toffee cheesecake. Matthew had been due to go to the pub in Joiners Square. Today Matthew went in Lucky Seven Y605 MLG.

Lucky Seven Y605 MLG in Fenton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road before going left onto Victoria Road. We headed straight down Victoria Road and across the roundabout at Joiners square onto Lichfield Street. When they got to the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. We then saw First Potteries 63171 on a #6 service to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Joiners Square

Highlights of the sightings were Scragg YJ59 GHH on the #50 to Longton and First Potteries 63175 on a #6 service. When it was time to return to Fenton they were picked up by a Lucky Seven taxi.We set off onto the A52 before turning left onto Victoria Road. We went to the top of Victoria Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned into Glebedale Road and we reached the destination. Once it was time to go home we got back into the usual transport Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we headed through Heron Cross via Heron Street. We headed through Blurton on Blurton Road and we turned into Beaconsfield Drive. We got back around 15:00. Matthew had some toast and a drink of orangeade and used the computer before we set off to the bus stop just before 16:00. On the way to the stop we saw Intercity ND58 EDJ.

Intercity ND58 EDJ in Blurton

This was followed shortly by Z Carz Y568 XFV.

Z Carz Y568 XFV in Blurton

We were expecting dud First Potteries 66839 to work today. A minute or so late as expected it was First Potteries 66839.

First Potteries 66839 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we turned right. As we went along Trentham Road we passed the late running Blurton Plumline which was D&G 170. We carried on into Trentham and we turned into New Inn Lane. We passed the Main in Space pub and then we passed First Potteries 60068 on the #22 to Dresden. We went through Hanford and we saw a chance to take a picture of the empty seats opposite us.

Inside First Potteries 66839

As we joined the A34 we saw a double decker on the #22 short to Trentham. We turned onto the A34 and we passed First Potteries 32054 on the short #22 turn. We carried on into Trent Vale passing First Potteries 40022 on a #21B to Trentham Gardens. We turned into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then took another picture of First Potteries 66839 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 66839 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and as we walked to the pub it was First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65034 in Trent Vale

Mum called to say she was going to be late. We saw First Potteries 32054 going back to Newcastle empty and we also saw First Potteries 60073 on a #22 to Dresden.

First Potteries 60073 in Trent Vale

Eventually mum turned up and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were First Potteries 65040, Stanton's of Stoke coach TUI 4854, and ABC Supreme minibus FP53 ESU. After we had finished eating we went out to the car. We then saw Directions Courtesy Travel WV58 WFA in the pub car park.

Directions Courtesy Travel WV58 WFA in Trent Vale

We called Uncle Dave and we went to pick him up. We drove along the A34 and onto the Northbound A500. At the A50 was busy, We carried on up the A500 to Stoke before we headed into Fenton. After we had picked up uncle Dave, we headed up to Heron Cross and through Blurton, getting home around 17:45. Matthew then chilled out watching bus videos and using his computer before bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Trent Vale 07-11-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
41514	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today we were going to the pub for tea, not before Matthew had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange. Around 08:40 the bus turned up to take matthew to his day service and it was his usual bus, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and sat down. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we headed towards Longton. We went through Longton down the Strand and onto Market Street before going up Anchor Road. At Adderey Green we turned left and went along Dividy Road through Bentilee. We stopped just off Dividy Road to pick up another service user. We then headed back to Adderley Green stopping at the Esso garage for Diesel. We carried on down Anchor Road before cutting through the top end off fenton and onto King Street. we then carried on down King Street on City Road. We saw Free Spirits white minibus MK52 PXH. We turned off City Road and went to our destination.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Matthew spent time in the sensory room and on the computer before having sausge chips and gravy for dinner. In the afternoon we went to a different pub. As the weather was poor we walked to a local pub on Christchurch Street. Matthew used the toilet and had a glass of Coke. After a short while we headed to the day centre to get the bus back home. The bus set off onto Glebedale Street and carried on to Heron Street. WE went through Heron Cross passing Lightning Travel T2 DLT parked up near to the Lightning house. We headed through Blurton seeing First Potteries 53829 & 41498 on #23's. We got home around 15:00. At home Matthew had some toast and a drink of orangade. Just before 16:00 we set off to the bus stop. We walked all the way to Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Copeland's Tours Van Hool coach MIB 236 on school's work.

Copeland Tours MIB 236 in Blurton

With the bad weather and the roadworks the bus turned up around 10 late. Other than the fact it was a Caetano Dart, we did not know what the bus was going to be today. As it got closer we saw that it was Matthew last one of this batch required that is allocated to Newcastle, required First Potteries 41514.

First Potteries 41514 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked to Harpfields Road. The bus set off onto A5035 and we were stuck in the roadworks traffic as we crossed over the railway line and into Trentham. In Trentham we caught up with and passed First Potteries 40373 on a #21B to Hanley. We carried on towards Hanford. We joined the A34 and went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got off the bus. We got off the bus jumping over a large puddle, and Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 41514.

First Potteries 41514 in Trent Vale

As can be seen in the foreground of the picture, there was a small problem with flooding here. We tried to walk towards the pub and cross flash Lane but the water was too deep to walk through. We headed back to tried anf get onto the A34 on the Harpfield Road side, and once again the water was too deep. In the end we spotted a small walled yard that didn't appear to be attached to anyone's property, we climbed over the wall and walked over to the A34. Luckily the pavement was under water at the other end of the yard. We sa w mum at this point driving down the road. The traffic was stopped but we could get to her because of the flood water. In the end we crossed the A34 and mum turned into a side street and picked us up! We then we back onto the A34 and drove the short distance to the pub. The pub was quieter than usual, presumably because of the bad weather. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were Stanton's of Stoke coach ONZ 1128.& ABC Supreme's new Iveco minibus FP53 ESU heading towards Newcastle. After we had finished eating we called Uncle Dave and we went to pick him up. We drove along the A34 and onto the Northbound A500. At the A500/A50 roundabout we saw Hodsons coach BIG 6268. We went East at the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped into Fenton. After we had picked up uncle Dave, we headed up to Heron Cross and through Blurton, getting home around 18:10. Matthew then chilled out watching bus videos and using his computer before bedtime around 00:00... Mark