Trip to Hanley / Meir 18-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, Duke Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67659	Hanley BS	Meir, Late Shop	6	First Potteries
8701 VT	Meir, Late Shop	Cheadle, Oak Street	IN2	Stanton's of Stoke
63146	Cheadle, Natwest Bank	Hanley BS	KFP	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
44511	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63176	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew 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 taxi minibus EG18 YBL.

EG18 YBL in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

Later on we went out to catch a bus. We went downstairs and we set off through Fenton on foot. We cut through onto City Road and we walked towards KFC. We continued onto King Street past the new petrol station and over the next roundabout. We continued towards Foley, stopping at the bus stop near to Fast lane Karting. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 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 King Street and we ran through Foley. We continued under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street past the old Woolworths store which people hope will be a Primark. 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 into the the stop outside the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited in the bus station for a #6. Whilst we waited for a bus to Meir we saw First Potteries 67659 on a #6 to Park Hall.

First Potteries 67659 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65730 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We ran forwards onto Waterhead Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran through Meir and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we visited the cafe. Matthew had a can of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast. When he finished we crossed over the road and waited for a bus back towards Cheadle. A short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke 8701 VT on an IN2 service to Cheadle. We got on the bus and we booked to Cheadle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A520 and we turned left onto the A50 and we ran fast up to the next roundabout. At Catchem's Corner we turned right onto Lysander Road. We did a u-turn at the roundabout by Tesco and we stopped outside the supermarket. We crossed over the A50 and we ran along the A521 into Blythe Bridge. At Forsbrook we followed the A521 to the left. We turned left onto Dilhorne Road and we ran up to Dilhorne. We turned right onto The Common and we re-joined the A521. We ran into Cheadle and onto the High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We headed back ti the bus stop and we waited for a #32 back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #32 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along the High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we turned left onto Holt Lane. We ran into Kingsley and forwards onto the Westbound A52. We ran up to the junction of the A522 and we turned right to continue along the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads and into Werrington. We ran down Ash Bank and into Bucknall. We continued over the traffic light onto Bucknall New Road and we climbed the hill into Hanley. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 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 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 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 where we saw Magnum CH04 FAZ. 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. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a hot dog and Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw >First Potteries 63176 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 63176 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #25 to Keele. 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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew 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 Newcastle / Hanley 22-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43875	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
37146	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
63171	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	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 Afford Rent-a-car YV68 FJZ. Later on Matthew went out for a short while on the buses. We wen downstairs and we set off on foot through onto City Road. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 43875 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43875 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 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. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #98 to Ball Green. We set off on foot onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto the High Street. We stopped on the corner of Ironmarket and Matthew went to get his hair cut. Across the road Matthew saw that the old RBS bank is now a shop. When Matthew had finished having his haircut we went across the road to the bank and we went to the cash machine. We went onto Ironmarket and we visited a shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked along the passage next to Greenwoods and on to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #22 to Newcastle. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme mini coach KX13 DZL and First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #4 to Audley. We set off along Bagnall Street and past the town hall. We went forwards onto Old Hall Street and we turned left onto parliament Row. We stopped at The Pound Bakery and Matthew had a sausage roll. Once we had brought the sausage roll we sat on a seat outside Waterstones and Matthew ate his sausage roll. Once we had finished eating we cut through onto Tontine Street and into Tontine Square. We walked down Lamb Street and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We walked along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63171 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65729 on a #3A to Longton. 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 on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned right onto George Street and left onto Millicent Street. We turned right onto Kent place and we walked down the passage onto William Street and onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. After Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We went downstairs and 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 stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Magnum taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. bacon and mash. 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 / Congleton 10-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
SF12 FVA	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
SF12 FVA	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

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. whilst waiting to go out we saw Shelton Care Group SF12 FVA outside.

Shelton Care Group SF12 FVA in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs a nd we set off on foot to the day centre. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

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 Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 heading towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 in Fenton

A few minutes we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 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 we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked down John Street and we crossed over Bethesda Street and went into the library. Matthew spent some time in the library using the computers. Once we had finished in the library we walked up John Street and we turned left into Bagnall Street. We went past the town hall and we walked forwards onto Old Hall Street and we took a few pictures of the bus station being demolished. We turned into parliament Row. We stopped at the Pound Bakery and Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We walked around the corner to the back of Wetherspoons and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage roll and drink the Coke. Once we had finished we walked along Tontine street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus, it was First Potteries 63179 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63179 in Hanley bus station

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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the day centre. We returned to the residential unit where the minibus was parked. We turned onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street. We went out for dinner and we saw it was Shelton Care Group SF12 FVA. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52 and under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria and Longport to Talke. We came of the A500 onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Talke Pits. We cintinued onto the A5011 and forwards onto the A50. We ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group SF12 FVA. We set off Northwards up Padgbury Lane and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran down to the A34 and we ran Northwards a couple of junction up the the A54. We ran into the town centre and then we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Biddulph and Knyppersley and Brindley Ford to Oxford. We turned left onto Oxford Road and we ran past Matthews old school where work has started to build new flats. We ran into Smallthorne and we turned right onto Ford Green Road and left onto Norton Lane. We crossed over the A53 and we ran forwards into Milton before turning left onto A5009. We ran through Milton and Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We continued onto the A52 and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top of the hill to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watched buses. We saw silver minibus SF14 CUK going towards Heron Cross.

SF14 CUK in Fenton

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. we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets & chips followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went out for a drive. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Limekiln light and we turned right to follow the A52. We ran into Bucknall and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 07-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	Shelton Care Group
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Sixth Form College	6	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We walked down City Road and down to near the bottom end, before we returned up City Road and right into 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 went to Newcastle on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We Set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left 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 Shelton Care group DY08 FFX. 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 and at the end we turned right onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to a car parts shop. We set off on foot on to Glebedale Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke Mercedes minibus GSU 344 going towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 in Fenton

We turned right onto City Road and the roundabout we continued forwards onto King Street. We crossed the A50 link road and we continued up to the corner of Duke Street. We went in the shop and we bought some car parts. When we had finished we returned to the day centre. We set off down King Street and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to go we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back into the unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later on we went to Hanley on the bus. we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus WX18 WJZ in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car WX18 WJZ in Fenton

We stopped at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41501 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street we walked through Tontine Square. We continued to the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we went in various clothing and shoe shops. Once we had finished shopping we walk back through Tontine Square onto Stafford Street and we went to Dixy Chicken for tea. Matthew used the facilities and afterwards had chicken and fries washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew walked along Stafford Street and up onto Tontine Square. We turned right onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub for a drink. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we continued along Tontine Street and right onto Percy Lane. We turned left onto Stafford Lane and through the alleyway onto Stafford Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 160 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. Near to Subway we got up and got off the bus. We walked up Victoria Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Manor Street. At the end we crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. At the residential unit went up the stairs. 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 / Trentham 05-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going for tea. 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 Lucky Seven KE54 ARM.

Lucky Seven KE54 ARM in Fenton

Also seen was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw D&G Bus 149 on a #40 to Longton. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 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 out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries Shopping centre. We went into the market hall and we went to Terry's cafe for something to eat. Matthew had a burger and chips with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed out onto Tontine Square and on to Piccadilly. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we went to the museum. After a quick walk around there we walked up John Street to the bus station. We went into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw Arriva Midlands 2974 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We stood in the bus station and we waited for a bud to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele. 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 Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer whilst he waited for us to come and pick him up for tea. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

We arrived to pick him and we got ready before going downstairs to the car. we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. 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 crossed over the A500 We went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran thtough the West End into Oak Hill. We continued into Trent Vale and we joined the Southbound A34. We saw ABC Supreme KX08 UXE. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we continued to the roundabout at Trentham Gardens. We did a u-turn at the roundabout we ran Northwards up to The Poachers Cottage. As we pulled up outside the pub we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Hanley. We parked up and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we ordered food. Matthew had some shredded carrot on a small bread roll for his salad course. He also had a mixed grill was down with a glass of Pepsi. Highlights of the bus sightings during the meal included First Potteries 37160 on a #101 to Hanley. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we turned right onto Allerton Road. We ran to the end we turned left on to Trentley Road. We turned right onto New Inn Lane and we ran to the end. We joined the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Blurton. We turned left onto Church Road and we ran forwards onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and up the other side into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and he took a can of Irn Bru with him. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Norton Canes / Hanley 03-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
GSU 344	Fenton	Norton Canes	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
GSU 344	Norton Canes	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
DV63 FTN	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	ABC Supreme
DV63 FTN	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the shuttle bus to Grove Road. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 which we did to Norton Canes.

Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 in Fenton

We continued onto Christchurch Street and we to Norton Canes. 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 down to junction 11. We got onto the Eastbound A460 and we ran for around 3 miles to the South End of Cannock where we got onto the Eastbound A5. We turned left onto the B5145 and after a brief stop at the amusement centre we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. We joined the WEstbound A5 and we ran up to the South end of Cannoack where we joined the Westbound A460. We continued for another few miles and then 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 First Potteries 41497 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41497 in Fenton

We went out on foot to get a haircut. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Rod shuttle service. Matthew had his hair cut then we returned to the residential unit. We headed along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out before going to tea. Matthew went up to his room we saw Roseville BK13 YUF going towards Longton.

Roseville BK13 YUF in Fenton

Matthew was going out for tea. We went out and it was ABC Supreme minibus DV63 FTN. We got on the bus and sat down. The bus set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Etruria Road. We stopped at the pub on the corner and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and fries followed by by a lemon meringue pie. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Etruria Road and we joined the Westbound A53. We ran to Etruria and we got on the Southbound A500. We ran down to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. 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 Fenton / Joiners Square 25-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NH57 HRO	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	ABC Supreme
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 41494 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 going towards Stoke. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner Matthew had KFC. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went onto Glebedale road and we turned right onto City Road. We walked up top the roundabout and we turned right into KFC. Matthew had chicken popcorn and fries washed with a cup of Coke. Matthew went to the pub in a ABC Supreme minibus NH57 HRO. We set off onto the roundabout and straight onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63098 on a #6 to Weston Coyney and Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534. Matthew then listened to Steps on the jukebox .When it was time to go we walked down Lichfield Street and across joiners Square onto Victoria Road Berry Hill Road and we got on board Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went up Victoria Road and at the top we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre When it was time to go back back to the residential unit Matthew set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & burdock. waiting at the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw Meadows minibus DX65 DMZ going towards Stoke.

Meadows DX65 DMZ in Fenton

Also going towards Stoke was Intercity minibus SF11 GNX.

Intercity SF11 GNX in Fenton

we also saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had shepherds pie and Chips followed by cheesecake. Later on Matthew went to the Funfair on the car park off City Road. We set off onto Temple Street and we crossed over Christchurch Street and through the alleyway onto the car park. Matthew went on a few rides. He went on the Miami Trip style ride and the Waltzers. He also visited the burger van and had a burger. Later on Matthew walked back to the residential unit and chilled out in his room and use his computer. Matthew then watched some 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 Talke / Trent Vale 25-03-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Talke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Talke	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Westport Lake	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67635	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a giant crumpet and strawberry juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed the railway line and we went into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before going back onto the A5035. In Blurton we turned left into Church Road and we went forwards onto Blurton Road. At Heron Cross we joined the A50 and then we did the A50 link Road into Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and left again into Glebedale Road and to our destination. When Matthew got to Fenton, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU was also present...

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew was going to the Monkey Forest. We got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey. We were traveling up vis Shelton. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. At the bottom before the railway line, we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. We turned right onto the A52 and left onto Station Road. Outside the railway station was Leons coaches 218. We continued to the end of Station Road where we turned right onto Stoke Road. We traveled up to Snow Hill and then we turned onto Shelton New Road. We stopped briefly at Shelton to pick up other service users where we saw Shelton Care Group BU05 EWX / NX13 XDH / NX13 XDJ / BX58 UHD & GU60 HVX as well as Aiming High FJ10 BJX. We carried on back to Snow Hill via Cemetery Road and Stoke Road and then towards Hanley up to the Ring Road. We went left onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we called at Tesco. After a quick stop we carried on around to Etruria Road and then onto the A53. At Etruria we went South down the A500 down to the A34 at Hanford. We went South down the A34 past Trentham and to the Strongford Garage roundabout and right to the Monkey Forrest. It was decided it was far too busy, so they decided to go somewhere else. They traveled back North up the A34 to Hanford and then North up the A500. We carried on up to the A34 and we turned right. We went to the Talke Freeport and after a brief stop we headed back to the A34 and we headed South. After doing a u-turn at the Parkhouse roundabout we headed North and came off the A34 at Taybarns. It was too busy so the continued North over the A500 and up to Talke where we stopped at the Toby Carvery. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a carvery with Turkey, potatoes carrots and Yorkshire pudding followed by chocolate fudge cake with custard. Matthew also had a glass of Coke. After they had finished we got back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. The bus set off down the A34 to the A500. We went South to the A500 and we came off at Longport. As we traveled up to Trubshaw Cross we saw Roseville NA56 MWD at Texaco. At the roundabout we turned left and then turned into Westport Lake. At the lake we got out and went feed the ducks. Matthew also went to the visitor centre and used the toilet. When it was time to go everybody got back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Coming back home we went on a tour of Stoke-on-Trent. We set off towards Trubshaw Cross and we went left up to Burslem, where we saw an unidentified ABC Supreme minibus and First Potteries 66840 on a #3 to Hanley. We continued up Moorland Road to Smallthorne and we turned right to Sneyd Green. On the A5272 we saw MT Travel SF15 DGU. We turned left at Milton Road and we went down the hill where we saw The Berwick V122 ENN. We went forwards onto Millride Road and into Milton where we saw D&G 33 on the #43 service. We turned left onto Leek Road and at the A53 we continued North to Endon. We turned left near the Plough and we went through Brown edge back to Norton. We turned left onto Norton Lane and after going around Newford Crescent we joined the Southbound A53. We travelled bacnk up the the A5272 and we turned left towards Hanley. We ran through Sneyd Green and Townsend and we ran around the clockwise ring Road to Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned right onto the A50 link road. We went West on the A50 to Heron Cross. We travled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen all the #22 turns earlier in the day and they were all required. First Potteries 67635 was booked to be our bus, but there was also required First Potteries 41493 & 67633 out too. As we got to the corner of Magdalen Road and Finstock Avenue we saw required First Potteries 67633.

First Potteries 67633 in Blurton

We waited at the bus stop and out bus turned up bang on time. It turned the corner and as expected it was required First Potteries 67635.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

We got on the the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. It was completely empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67635 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67635

We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 41494 on the #21 to the Trentham Hotel opposite to the Man in Space. We continued up to Hanford and we went down to the A34 via Wilson Road and Church Lane. At the A34 we saw Elcock Reisan V42 EUJ. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 53060 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67635 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw dud First Potteries 53830 on the 3rd #22 turn going towards Longton.

First Potteries 53830 in Trent Vale

Required First Potteries Dart 41493 must have swapped off the turned at some point during today... Mum was waiting for us at the pub. At the pub Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 'Sentinel' liveried Scania 65040 on a Stafford bound #101 service, First Potteries 37156 on a Hanley bound #101 service & Alfa coach 87 going Northwards. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave vis Grandma's. We went North up the A34 passing Roseville minibus DK06 UDH. We turned right just before Newcastle. After a very brief stop we got back onto the A34 and went South, and we turned left onto the A500. We came off the A500 at Sideway and we went East on the A50 up to Heron Cross and we turned left into Fenton. After picking up uncle Dave we headed back to Heron Cross. We went forwards into Blurton along Blurton Road and we climbed the hill and we went forwards onto Church Road before turning right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:10. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark