Showing posts with label Fenton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fenton. Show all posts

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 22-09-2026
















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67150Fenton, adj Travers CourtStoke, Lytton Street11First Potteries
35945Stoke, Lytton StreetNewcastle BS25First Potteries
63174Newcastle BSTrentham Gardens101First Potteries
63171Trentham, Whitmore RoadNewcastle BS101First Potteries
63115Newcastle BSFenton, Smithpool Road11First Potteries
32Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS1D&G Bus
LK13 RBUNewcastleFentonCharterLucky Seven


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 798 on a #1A to Meir. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67150 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35945 on a #25 to Keele.


First Potteries 35945 in Stoke
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sitting down. The bus set off down City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street and onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Trentham. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 63174 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and we got up and got off the bus near to Trentham Garden. Once off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and and we went to Totally delicious and had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally deliciouswe. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. After a quick stop at Farm Shop. Matthew brought at sausage roll and a can of Coke. We walked to the gardens. We stopped in the gardens and we ate the sausage roll and drank the bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 and we saw First Potteries 35691 on a #101 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 787 on a #100 to Hanley.


D&G Bus 787 in Trentham
A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we stopped at the market stalls. Afterwards we set off along High Street. We stopped at the bank and afterwards we continued along Hassell Street on Castle Walk and we stopped at the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll before continuing along Castle Walk. We stopped at the benches at the end to eat a jam filled shortbread biscuit and drink the can of Irn Bru. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley.


First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a piece of cake. 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. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 32 on a #1A to Audley. 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 32 before it continued towards Audley.


D&G Bus 32 in Newcastle bus station
Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we stopped at The Clubhouse. Once we set off back along High Street and we went next door to McDonalds and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. When it appeared it was Lucky Seven LK13 RBU. We got on the bus and we set off onto Friars Street. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street. We followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Road and we got out of the taxi. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We crossed over the crossing and we walked onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew took another picture of Lucky Seven LK13 RBU before he returned to the residential unit.


Lucky Seven LK13 RBU in Fenton
Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use the computer. He also watched buses out of the window. 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.

Monday, 21 September 2026

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 21-09-2026
















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SF67 HNEFentonHanleyCharterTravel Express
SF67 HNEHanleyFentonCharterTravel 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.

Sunday, 20 September 2026

Trip to the Etruria Transport Rally 20-09-2026
















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63103Longton, ExchangeFenton, Royal Street11First 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.

Friday, 18 September 2026

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 18-09-2026
















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67154Fenton, adj Travers CourtHanley BS23First Potteries
67152Hanley BSBlurton, Eastfield Close23First Potteries
67152Blurton, Eastfield CloseHanley BS23First Potteries
67151Hanley BSFenton, Albert Square23First Potteries


Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, going to the pub for tea and returning to Blurton for the weekend, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had pancakes for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room watching buses out of the window until it was time to go out. Later on Matthew went downstairs onto Temple Street and cut through into City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63358 on a #11 to Newcastle. Eventually a bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67154 in Fenton
We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley 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. We paused for a while and we continued along Church Street. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Liverpool Road and left again onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and left onto Glebe Street. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and we ran up 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 and onto Bethesda Street.We turned right onto John Street and up into the bus station and we got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed down John Street and we turn ed right onto Bethesda Street. We went into the museum . Matthew went to look at the Spitfire and also watched a short film. When we had finished in the museum we set off onto {iccadilly and we walked up to Harleys. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked down Piccadilly and we looked at a cafe on the corner of Cheapside but it was closed. We continued down Piccadilly and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto John Street and we walked past the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finishde we crossed over the ring road onto Lichfield Street and we went into the bus station. We waited to catch another bus. We decide to do First Potteries 67152 which was on a #23 to Newstead.


First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road into Blurton and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate and we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #22 to Longton. as far as the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy where we got up and got off the bus. We had a walk through Blurton we walked along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. We saw the site on Ripon Road where they are going to demolish the flats Barker & Bell House. We walked back along Ripon Road and we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we walked back to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later First Potteries 67152 returned on the #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We ran along Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned left onto Church Road. At the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the shop. Matthew bought a flapjack. Matthhew ate the flapjack whilst waiting for a bus. A short time later a bus came on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.


First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Just after 15:00 we arrived to pick up Matthew. We came downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and we went forwards onto the A52 and past the former pub which is going to be a Spar shop. We ran into Hartshill and we turned left onto The Avenue. We turned right onto Parkstone Avenue and left onto Occupation Street. We parked up near to Grandmas and we headed inside out of the heat. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we got in the car and we set off onto Victoria Street. We turned onto the A34 and we headed Southwards into Trent Vale. We passed the M Club spa and fitness where they are constructing new Padel courts. We continued down the A34 and we arrived at the pub. We sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 35685 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G Bus 164 on a #22 to Longton. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. Later on Matthew had a Orange Twirl and a can of Irn Bru. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Trip to Longton / Stoke 16-09-2026
















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67153Longton, ExchangeFenton, Victoria Place6First Potteries
6012Fenton, Smithpool RoadLongton Interchange1D&G Bus
6009Longton InterchangeStoke, Lytton Street1AD&G Bus
35939Stoke, Lytton StreetHanley, stop J111First Potteries


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going 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, we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set of onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shopping and we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We got in a car and we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road. Matthew went to Tesco Extra. Once out of the taxi we walked through onto The Strand and went to the Cafe Delight. Matthew had a brunch washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 63354 on a #11X to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was D&G Bus 6012 on a #1 to Meir.


D&G Bus 6012 in Fenton
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 got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over King Street and onto Transport Lane. We walked down The Strand and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange. We looked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Stoke was to D&G Bus #1A service. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6009 on a #1A to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. As we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran down the hill towards Stoke. We went under the railway line and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of D&G Bus 6009 as it continued towards Audley.


D&G Bus 6009 in Stoke
We walked along City Road and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 35939 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. before we sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52 to the left and we went forwards onto Station Road before turning right onto College Road. At the top off College Road we continued onto regent Road before turning left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed the ring road onto Bethesda Street and we turned right onto John Street. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and we went past the town hall. We walked up Tontine Street and we turned right onto Parliament Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and across Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went to the first floor and Matthew visited Superdrug. Matthew brought some of his weekly shopping. Once we had finished we went out of the Shopping centre onto Stafford Street. We continued onto Lichfield Street and we went to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and we crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. We turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a washed down with a can of Coke. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Hitchman Street. We turned left onto Fountain Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a drink of orange. 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.

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 15-09-2026
















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67145Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS11First Potteries
35939Newcastle BSTrentham Estate101First Potteries
35939Trentham, Poachers Cottage PHNewcastle BS101First Potteries
6010Newcastle BSFenton, Smithpool Road1AD&G Bus
67155Fenton, Albert SquareBlurton, Consett Road23First Potteries
67154Blurton, Pembridge RoadFenton, adj Royal Oak23First 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 Newcastle. 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. On the way we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 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 Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67145 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11X service.


First Potteries 67145 in Newcastle bus station
We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford and we continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to the retail village. Matthew went to the retail village and visited the Millets. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to The News Kiosk Matthew brought can of Irn Bru. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. We walked clockwise around the lake to the lakeside café and Matthew went to the toilet and we stopped at the Cadwaladers and had a burger and followed by a Bakewell Tart washed down with a can of dandelion & burdock. When we had finished around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. later on we walked through the retail village and we walked to the the garden centre. Once we saw Prospect Coaches PR74 ASK.


Prospect Coaches PR74 ASK in Trentham
Another vehicle seen was Johnsons YP23 NCJ.


Johnsons YP23 NCJ in Trentham
Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35939 in Trentham
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Matthew went to the toilet and we walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the British Heart Foundation charity shop and looked for some bedroom furniture. Whenwe had finished looking we headed back to the bus station. We saw a bus on stand. We saw it was D&G Bus 6010 on a #1A to Meir.


D&G Bus 6010 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued 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 then crossed over City Road. Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went upstairs and to his room to chill out. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we returned to the bus stop to wait for the next bus to Blurton. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Newstead before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill towards Critchlow's Corner and we turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off to foot and we turned left onto Consett Road. We stopped at Willow barns. Afterwards Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a can of Coke. We got ready to go out and we set off around 15:00 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Consett Road. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road. At the bus stop. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for the next first bus towards Fenton. A short tme later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Ripon Road onto we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffice lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich and sausage rolls. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on 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.

Monday, 14 September 2026

Trip to Newcastle / Meir 14-09-2026
















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63360Fenton, adj Travers CourtNewcastle BS11XFirst Potteries
63360Newcastle BSFenton, Smithpool Road11First Potteries


Today Matthew in the residential unit and was going out for tea, but first he was going out on the bus. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go out. We saw City Centre Central BF60 WCP parked up outside. In the morning Matthew went to get his shopping. We went downstairs ans we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto the road to the swimming baths. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Aldi. After we had sone the shopping we got back in the car and we headed back to the residential unit. We turned right onto Victoria Road and right onto the road to the swimming baths. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and we put the shopping away. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63360 on a #11X to Newcastle.


First Potteries 63360 in Fenton
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 onto Hartshill Road and past the former pub where we are building a new convenience store. 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. We walked out of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 763 on a #33 to Westlands.


D&G Bus 763 in Newcastle bus station
We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at Cash Converters. We walked up High Street and we stopped at Subway and Matthew had a chicken Sub with a cup of Coke and a cookie. We crossed over and we walked across to the bowling alley and then Matthew had a few games of bowling. We walked back onto High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We continued down Castle Walk and we stopped Bristish Heart Foundation Home and Fashion and Matthew bought some boots. We walked down Castle walk and stopped at Cancer Research. We continued up Castle Walk and we went down to the bottom end of the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63349 on a #99 to Chell Heath. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63360 on a #11 to Hanley.


First Potteries 63360 in Newcastle bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set of onto temple street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we turned right onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we turned left onto the Eastbound A50. We ran up to Meir and we turned left onto the A520. We turned right onto Woodville Road and we ran onto Meir Square. We continued onto Colclough Road and we parked up. We went into the village and Matthew had a can of Coke. Matthew went to the the toilet and afterwards we returned to Blurton. We set off along Colclough Road and we turned right onto Staunton Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we turned right to join the Westbound A50. We came off at Longton and we ran onto Roslyn Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and we ran through Dresden into Blurton around 15:12. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a red velevet cheesecake and a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and watch TV. Around 16:49 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 silver minibus D11 SCX 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 and we saw SAS Travel SA68 RZZ. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over 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 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. We continued onto the Southbound A34. We headed down to the Cherry Tree where we had tea. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Afterwards he had hunters chicken and fries followed by cheesecake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off and we carried on along the A34 and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and we pulled up. We dropped out our friend and we continued along Ryecoft. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52 past the former pub which is now a new convenience shop. We ran down the hill into Stoke and onto the one-way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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.

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Trip to Hanley / Stafford 12-09-2026
















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67154Fenton, adj Travers CourtHanley BS23First Potteries
35688Hanley BSStafford, Chell Road101First Potteries
35685Stafford, Clarke StreetNewcastle BS101First Potteries
63179Newcastle BSHanley BS39AFirst Potteries
67154Hanley BSFenton, Smithpool Road23First Potteries


Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford 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 Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we saw blue minibus DG52 CXP. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.


First Potteries 67154 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. As we walked through the bus station we saw First Potteries 63171 on layover.


First Potteries 63171 in Hanley bus station
The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35688 on a #101 to Stafford.


First Potteries 35688 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 35688.


Inside First Potteries 35688
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 into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and past the Darlaston service station. We continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Arriva Beds and Bucks minibus BF67 WGW. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over Chell Road and we visited the toilet in Sainsburys. We crossed over onto Chell Road and we ran down to Hunters Row onto Gaolgate Street. Matthew visited Caffè Nero. For dinner Matthew had a sausage egg and bacon Ciabatte and a glass of Coke followed by a lemon drizzle cake. When we had finished we returned to the bus station along Greengate Street and we ran up onto St Mary's Place and we turned left onto Earl Street. We continued onto Mill Street and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street and we turned right onto South Walls and we saw Select Bus 2 on a #9 to Highfields.


Select Bus 2 in Stafford
Whilst we waited we saw Walton Hall Academy RE25 NYF.


Walton Hall Academy RE25 NYF in Stafford
As we waited to cross the road we saw Chaserider 525 on a #841 to Uttoxeter.


Chaserider 525 in Stafford
A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35685 on a #101 to Hanley.


First Potteries 35685 in Stafford
We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the South Walls. We turmned left onto Cope Srteet an left onto Eastgate Street. We continued onto Salter Street and we turned left onto North Walls and entered the bus station from the East. The bus stoppped in the bus station and we left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #39A to Butt Lane. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We turned left onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned right onto Etruria Valeey Link Road and we ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.


First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station
We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past 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. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. Transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We got an ABC Supreme taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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.