Trip to Hanley / Congleton 15-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67648	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63176	Hanley BS	Tunstall, adj stop M	3	First Potteries
142	Tunstall, adj stop A	Congleton BS	94	D&G
135	Congleton BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G
63113	Tunstall, adj stop B	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus 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 Z Carz YS09 LWV going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Meir. we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67648 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw D&G 157. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Tunstall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto Marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. We turned right onto Tunstall High Street and towards the top end we got up and got off the bus. We waited for #94 bus to Congleton. A short time later D&G Bus 142 appeared on the #94 to Congleton. We got on the bus and we booked to Congleton. We set of up the High Street and we turned right onto Furlong Road. We ran up to the A527 and we ran through Turnhurst and down the hill towards Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill into Brindley Ford and we continued up to Knypersley. We turned right into Park Lane left into Woodlands Street. We turned right onto Church Close and we turned left onto Church Road. We continued onto Princess Street and we turned left onto Well Street. We turned right onto Biddulph High Street and left onto South View. We stopped briefly on Wharf Road and we continued down to the roundabout. We turned right onto the A527 and we headed Northwards. We ran through Whitemore and Mossley and we ran past Congleton railway station. We ran into town and we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Market Street and we turned right onto Bridge Street. We went to the pub and Matthew had dinner. He had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, was down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned down Bridge Street and onto Market Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Tunstall. A short time later we saw it was D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle. We set off onto Market Street and we turned right onto Lawton Street. We joined the Eastbound A527 and we ran past Congleton railway station. We continued out of town through Mossley and Whitemore and we went into Biddulph. We went along the by-pass and we turned left onto Wharf Road. After a brief stop at Biddulph bus station we turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto Well Street and left onto Princess Street. We crossed over the roundabout onto Church Road and we turned right onto Church Close. We turned left onto Woodland Street and right onto Park Lane. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Knypersley into Brindley Ford. We continued down the hill to Fegg Hayes and up the other side towards Turnhurst. We crossed the roundabout and we veered left onto Furlong Road. At the end we turned left onto Tunstall High Street. In the centre of Tunstall we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #3A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. After going past the town hall we entered the bus station via Bagnall Street. Once we got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. 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 bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 116 in Fenton

Also seen was maroon minibus VB60 BAZ going towards Heron Cross.

VB60 BAZ in Fenton

After a short while we saw silver minibus SF15 HTN heading towards Stoke.

SF15 HTN in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Travel Express GJ03 LFE running towards Hanley.

Travel Express GJ03 LFE in Fenton

A short time later we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to the chip shop. We went downstairs and we set off Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we visited the chip shop. After we brought the food we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew had his tea. We had sausage, chips and gravy. Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Stoke 07-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
SA58 KXR	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	ABC Supreme
SA58 KXR	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme
67654	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
67664	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00. and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw Z Carz YA13 AMK. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road 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 bus station where we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #21 to Trentham. We got up and got off and we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Boots and afterwards we went into the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we visited a few shops. We came out of the shopping centre and we went the card Factory. Afterwards we walked down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 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 then walked on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. 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 KFC. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #6 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. Matthew went to the toilet and then had Chicken fillets burger and fries with a cup of Coke. We returned to the Newcastle on ABC Supreme SA58 KXR. We set off onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran forwards onto George Street and onto the one-way system. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5367. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we ran forwards onto Poolside. We turned left onto Stanier Street and into the adventure playground. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards spent time outside on the play equipment and went up in the tower. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in ABC Supreme SA58 KXR. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned right onto John O'Gaunts Road. We turned left onto B5044 and left onto the A525. We turned left onto the Northbound A34 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Ryecroft. We ran forwards onto the one-way system and we continued onto the A52. We ran thought Hartshill along 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 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. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus SF10 LFJ also heading towards Hanley.

SF10 LFJ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus HT68 HHE going towards Stoke.

HT68 HHE in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a lasagne followed by cake. Later on Matthew went to Stoke on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road and we walked down to the stop by Travers Court. The bus appear and it was First Potteries 67654 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We then walked down the road pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Hanley, ABC Supreme EN14 CHF, Teletaxis minibus NK09 FHY & First Potteries 44511 on a #21 to Hanley. After we had finished in the pub we walked outside to the bus stop. A few minutes later First Potteries 67664 appeared on the #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and over the A500. We went under the railway line and forwards onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we walked between the flats onto Temple Street and back top the residential unit. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Park Hall / Hanley 21-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead. Later on we went to Middleport in a car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke and onto the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria up to Longport. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran up to Trubshaw Cross an we turned right onto Newcastle Street. We stopped at the shop and we went inside. Matthew went in a brought a breakfast to take away. We got into the car and we set off up Newcastle Street into Burslem. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge into Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we turned right on the roundabout onto the A52. We ran towards and past Stoke railway station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the residential unit and he ate the breakfast. Matthew went downstairs and went out in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned right onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we went under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A5272. We turned left onto Hulme Road and we turned into the track to the car park. We visited the Park Hall visitor centre and we saw that the cafe still isn't open. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton. We set off onto the track and we turned left onto Hulme Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran down to Adderley Green. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we went over the hill and down towards Longton. We joined the one way system on Market Street and we followed it around onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. We ran to the end and under the railway bridge, forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room before going out later on. We saw Lucky Seven SF04 CVK heading towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SF04 CVK in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 in Fenton

After a while we saw Stanton's of Stoke HRZ 7193 heading towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke HRZ 7193 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later we went to Hanley on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 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 Street 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 ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street onto Parliament Row and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went to see the new games room. When we had finished we visited the toilets down by the market. We walked out off the shopping centre onto Parliament Row and we walked onto Tontine Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We walked into the Interchange and we got on the bus. We booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67158 before we sat down.

inside First Potteries 67158

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 went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and 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. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Tunstall 13-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63100	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67662	Hanley BS	Tunstall, Asda superstore	3	First Potteries
65692	Tunstall, Washington Street	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
65004	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave 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 65004 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65004 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Tunstall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall. we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. We got up and got off the bus. When we got to Tunstall we walked up High Street to the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had Gammon, chips and egg washed down by a can of Coke. This was followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. When we had finished we set off down the High Street. We turned left onto Williamson Street and we waited for the bus back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65692 on a #3 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Williamson Street and we joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted in Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer whilst waiting to go see uncle Dave. We saw taxi minibus BN62 ZXG going towards Heron Cross.

BN62 ZXG in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz Iveco minibus GK02 NWJ heading towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road we saw white minibus LX03 MKM. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. We saw beige minibus DF08 KHU parked up in the street. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue we saw Travel Express BG61 KTJ parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. On Temple Street we saw silver minibus SF19 RGV parked up nearby. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Birches Head 12-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre We saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew was going to Hanley on the bus. We set of out of the day centre and walked along Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

We stopped at the bus stop on Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into 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 went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turn left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We stopped at Subway and Matthew had a chicken Sub with a cup of Coke and a cookie. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We had a walk around the shops and afterwards we saw grandma and Grandad. we walked through Tontine Square.onto Tontine Street. we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #3 to Crewe. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Newcastle. back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. After a short while the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. we saw Edwards Coaches National Express liveried coach BX16 CHZ on a #528 to Haverfordwest. 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 turned right onto Avenue Road following the diversion. We turned left onto Stoke Road and left onto Station Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. We went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Berrow / Burnham-on-Sea 29-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ12 SGV	Fenton	Berrow	Charter	Z Carz
YJ12 SGV	Berrow	Burnham-on-Sea	Charter	Z Carz
YJ12 SGV	Burnham-on-Sea	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw grey minibus BJ15 XSG parked up outside the old Court building.

BJ15 XSG in Fenton

We continued walking to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out in Z Carz YJ12 SGV. We set off onto Glebedale Road. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. At Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran Southwards through the West Midlands. At the junction 8 we got onto the Southbound M5. We ran Southwards for over a hundred miles and we cam off the M5 at junction 22 onto the Northbound A38. We turned left onto Brent Street and left onto Station Road. We ran into Berrow and we parked up. We visited the Animal farm Adventure park. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had dinner. For dinner Matthew had had a sausage sandwich washed down with a bottle of Coke. We set off towards Burnham-on-Sea on Z Carz YJ12 SGV. We set off Southwards along Red Road and into the centre of Berrow. We saw First Somerset and Avon 30930 on a #20 to Weston-super-Mare. We continued Southwards down the B3140 and we turned left onto College Street. We parked up in Burnham on Sea and we went to see the former co-operative bank which is new a dessert shop. Matthew had a red vel;evet cheesecake with custard washed down with a glass of Coke. We returned to Fenton in Z Carz YJ12 SGV. We set off along College Road and we joined the Southbound B3140. At the roundabout, we ran Eastwards along the B3140 and we crossed over the A38. We joined the Northbound M5. We ran for a hundred miles or so out of the West Country and into the Midlands. At the end of the motorway we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. Whilst there we saw Z Carz Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had haddock batter and chips followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew went out in the car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket and we parked up. Matthew went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Ironmarket and we Joined the one-way system. We ran ran onto the A52 and we turned left onto George Street. we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and into Hartshill. 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 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. We went up to Matthew's room and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. 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.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 24-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63116	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63099	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
43876	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW parked up in the Street. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we out to catch a bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road. We waited at the bus stop near to Philpots for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road we saw Stanton's of Stoke A12 EFA. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. We saw First Potteries 63099 on a #101 to Stafford. We decided to do this bus to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the cafe on the corner of Hassell Street. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast. Once Matthew had finished his dinner he crossed over the road into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 bus station 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 got off the bus by the shops and we cross over City Road. We through the passage onto Christchurch Street and down temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43876 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to MacDonalds on foot. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to MacDonalds we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We set off back onto Victoria Road and we walked up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room chill out. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Bentilee 11-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43876	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus 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 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE also heading towards Hanley.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to We continued on to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went out shopping. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we walked up City Road and we went to JTF. In the warehouse Matthew had a bottle of Coke in the cafe upstairs. When we had finished in JTF we walked back onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. We visited the Co-operative food store and Matthew brought a bottle of diet Coke. When we had finished we walked through the passageway and across the car park onto 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 ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar, a banana and a slice of birthday cake washed down with a bottle of Coke. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 43876 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. we got in and we set off along Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We turned into Brecon Way and we turned into Aylesbury Road. We visited a house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272 and we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 82 HBC going towards Stoke. For tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a Vienetta. Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off down We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Once Matthew had put his shopping away he had a bath. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hull / Newcastle 29-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
EGZ 1850	Fenton	Hull	Charter	Stanways
EGZ 1850	Hull	Fenton	Charter	Stanways

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

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for the coach to appear. When the coach came it was Stanways Coaches coach EGZ 1850. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off onto Glebdale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up the the motorway and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards to junction 21A and we got onto the Eastbound M62. After passing around North Manchester on the M60 we continued along the M62. We continued Eastwards along the M62 to the South of Leeds and near to Goole. At the end of the M62 we ran forwards onto the A63. We followed the A63 right into centre of hull and we were dropped of outside the shopping centre. We went into the shopping centre and Matthew went for some food. We went to Burger King and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After spend a few hours in Hull we were picked up by our return transport. It was Stanways EGZ 1850. We got on the coach and we set of out of town on the the A63. We continued forwards onto the M62 and we ran Near to Goole and the Southern side of Leeds. We stopped at Birch service and Matthew went to the toilet. We continued westwards along the M62 and we rounded the North side of Manchester on the M60. We continued onto the Westbound M62 and we joined the Southbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. We travelled South through Longport and Etruria and we cam off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran forwards up City Road into Fenton. We stooped on Christchurch Street and we got off the coach. Matthew returned to the residential unit. We turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 41501 on a #11 Newcastle.

First Potteries 41501 in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus MM64 ??? going towards .

MM64 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was City Cabs white LDV minibus GN08 DCZ going towards Stoke.

City Cabs GN08 DCZ in Fenton

Also seen was Blackfriars minibus EU55 KVZ going towards Longton.

Blackfriars EU55 KVZ in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to Grandma's. Matthew went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We went to Grandma's in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke. We went around the one-way system and up Hartshill Road and into Harshill. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran to the end where we turned right onto the A34. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Staff came to pick Matthew up in the car and Matthew said goodbye to Grandma and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned onto the A34 and we ran past Newcastle. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. He also saw his old friend Daniel there and it was his birthday. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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