Trip to Joiners Square / Kidsgrove 01-06-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XPS	Fenton	Kidsgrove	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Kidsgrove. 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 67635 on a #11 to Hanley. Also we saw minibus FD17 CDV going towards Hanley.

FD17 CDV in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Fenton

We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew did some baking, making a jam filled cake. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Manchester Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub by car. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill onto Joiners Square and over the roundabout. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and we stopped at pub. In the car park we also saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Joiners Square

At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of bus sightings included First Potteries 32635 on a #6 to Weston Coyney and City Centre Central RJ58 EVF heading towards Hanley. When it was time to returned to Fenton we travelled back in a car. We set off Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We continued along the A52 past the railway station We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road we saw City Cabs YX61 VVO. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was wite minibus EO61 ??? going towards Hanley.

EO61 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

Another bus seen was First Potteries 65705 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65705 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Buse 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 115 in Fenton

We then went out for tea. Transport for the trip it was ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We got on and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Chrustchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the A34. We turned right at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran up to Talke. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the right and we ran into Kidsgrove. We turned right onto the B5371 and right onto Clough Hall Road. We stoped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beefburger and fries followed by a lemon meringue pie. When it was time to go back we returned to Fenton on ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We set off onto Clough Hall road and we turned left onto the B5371. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran upn to Talke. At the traffic light we followed the A34 to the left and we ran down to the A500. WE joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through LOngport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went forwards onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Talke 23-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67661	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32648	Newcastle BS	Stoke-upon-Trent, Lytton Street	25	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 and have tea with me later on. Matthew got up 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 Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC.

Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Newstead. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew walked to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. We walked along Christchurch Street and across City Road and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. We saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU at Aldi. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road We turned right onto Manor Street and walked to the end. Having crossed over City Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Christchurch Street. We walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we walked around the corner onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a First Potteries bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on 1A to Park Site. A short time later we also saw Meadows DX65 DND heading towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. When it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67661 before it returned towards Hanley on a #11 service.

First Potteries 67661 in Newcastle bus station

We walked along Market Lane and down High Street. We went to McDonalds and Matthew had a cup of coke. Once we had finished in McDonalds we set off up High Street and we turned right into Ironmarket. We turned right Castle Walk and we stopped to go into a shop to buy millionaires shortbread. On we had finished we continued along Castle Walk and into the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67602 on a 4A on the 4A to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We decided to do this bus to the bottom end of Fenton. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. On ths bus Matthew ate some of his millionaires shortbread. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HN16 XPS, Smartcars BV62 GCF and First Potteries 37156 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 continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and wait for us to caome and pick him up. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

A short time later we saw Harry Shaw FJ11 GME going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw FJ11 GME in Fenton

After a short while we saw Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN going towards Stoke.

Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN in Fenton

After a short while we saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FFG going towards Longton.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FFG in Fenton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

After a short while we saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB in Fenton

We arrived to pick Matthew up and we went down to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and at thr top of Porthill bank we continued straihght onto Bradwell Lane. At the end of Bradwell lane we turned right onto the A34. We ran North up the A34 through Crackley and over the A500 into Talke. At the junction we followed the A34 to the right and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery. After having a re-fill of Coke, Matthew had choclate fudge cake and custard for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off down the A34 and we followed it to the left. We ran through Talke and over the A500 into Crackley. We continued down through Bradwell and Cross Heath and into Newcastle. As we passed the depot we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #4A to Talke. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We saw First Potteries 67650 on a #25 to Hanley. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #25 to Keele. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street 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 we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Burslem / Longton 20-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XPS	Fenton	Burslem	Charter	ABC Supreme
VU63 LGL	Burslem	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme
DK64 PYU	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Lucky Seven
M9 YED	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Burslem and Longton later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. Before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in the yard below.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen from the window was City Cabs PE11 RWY heading onto Christchurch Street.

City Cabs PE11 RWY in Fenton

Across the road we saw First Potteries 65002 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. At the day centre In the morning Matthew went Children's centres in Burslem. Transport for the trip was ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and up the hill. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We ran around the ring road and we came off at Town Road. After crossing over the ring road we ran out of town along Town Road and forwards onto the A5272. We continued through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne. We crossed over Smallthorne Roundabouts and we turned left onto Hamil Road. We turned right onto Lorne Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and had a can of Coke. Matthew then used the facilities. We returned to Fenton on It was ABC Supreme VU63 LGL. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Lorne Street and we turned left onto Hamil Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran into Smllthorne and up towards the roundabouts. We went straight on onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #7A to Biddulph. We carried on to Birches Head. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road. We ran around to Lichfield street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran up Victoria Road into Fenton. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and walked down to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Christchurch Street and we stopped at the newsagents on the corner of Temple Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked onto Temple Street and we saw Roseville WG17 XRM parked up.

Roseville WG17 XRM in Fenton

We continued on Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. A short time later we saw white minibus HV54 VHP.

HV54 VHP in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus YC12 KTL gong towards Longton.

YC12 KTL in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Also seen was ABC Supreme minibus EN14 CHF going towards Stoke.

ABC Supreme EN14 CHF in Fenton

For tea Matthew had shepperds pie followed by cake. Matthew went out to catch a bus to Longton. We set off on foot onto Temple Street onto Christchurch Street onto City Road. At Victoria Place we crossed over to the other side and we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67655 in Fenton

We carried on up towards King Street and by the roundabout for the A50 Link Road we saw Harry Shaw YN15 EKY heading back to the depot.

Harry Shaw YN15 EKY in Fenton

We decided to call for a taxi and a short while later it appeared. We saw it was Lucky Seven DK64 PYU. We set off Alan Alfred Avenue and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned right A50 link road and we got onto the A50 as far as Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road and left onto Pheonix Way. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake. Went it was time to return to Fenton we walked over to the taxi rank outside Tesco. When we got there we saw it was Lucky Seven M9 YED. We got on and we set off onto Baths Road. We turned right at the roundabout and we we Westwards along the A50. WE came off at the next roundabout and we turned right onto the A50 link Road. We turned left onto City Road and left again onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Bakers Street and right onto Chrsitchurch Street where we stopped and got up and got off. Matthew took a picture of Lucky Seven M9 YED before at went onto it's next run.

Lucky Seven M9 YED in Fenton

We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. 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 Festival Park / Longport 15-02-2018

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit Funderpark 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 41496 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41496 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew spent time on the computer. For Dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon Matthew went to Festival Park in an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we turned right onto the A500. We ran up to Etruria and we joined the Eastbound A53. We turned left into Festival Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive and we went to Morrisons. Matthew went to the toilet and then went to the cafe. Matthew had a drink of coke. When we had finished we set of onto Pavillion Drive and we joined the Northbound A53. At Cobridge we turned right onto Waterloo Road and we headed towards Hanley. We went clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout and onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Back at the residential unit Matthew went up to his room. Matthew also watched buses out of the window where we saw Harry Shaw YN15 ELW going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YN15 ELW in Fenton

for tea Matthew had sausages & shepherds pie followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew saw a poster for Funderpark which runs tonight at Longport. We went out and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we turned right onto the A500. We ran up to Longport and we came off the A500 we saw ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. on the Eastbound A5271 and we turned rihght after the petrol station and parked up. Matthew went to the Funderpark and we on some of the rides. After we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the A5271 and we turned right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Etruria to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the reasidential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chil out in his room and use his computer. He also watched television. Later he had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew had choclate cake and custard. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 13-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67601	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Grandma'a house, Blurton and to the pub later. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst we waited for time to go out Matthew watched buses from his window, We saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and 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 went to the local Co-operative food to fetch some food. We set off onto Christchurch Street and into the shop. Matthew brought eggs and a can of Coke. We then walked back onto Christchurch Street and along Baker Street to Glebedale Road and to the doctors. After seeing the doctor Matthew went to the chemist to pick up his prescription. Matthew walked back onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. Matthew then did some baking and made cupcakes. For dinner sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When it was time to return to the day Centre we set off onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. We then picked up the cakes and we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room to wait for me to arrive. In the meantime he decorated with icing and sprinkles. I turned up to pick Matthew up and we got ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. Whilst we got ready we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site. Once we were ready we went downstairs to go back to Blurton. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to the house around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Irn Bru. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road we saw E-zec patient transport minibus YJ16 GHV. We waited at the bus stop and a few minutes later dud First Potteries 67601 came around the corner on the #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67601 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #22 to Longton. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we passed Z Carz minibus HK57 LGW and First Potteries 67154 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we entered Hanford where we saw blue minibus RJ14 HWO. We turned right into Wilson Road and left into Church Lane and we saw white minibus BU07 KGV before we joined the A34. We also saw First Potteries 41500 on the final #22 to Longton and Aimee's KE05 MMF going towards the A500. As we headed into Trent Vale we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #101 to Stafford, Newcastle School HX66 AUR & ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ. We turned right into Harpfields Road we turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus ST56 MUE. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67601 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67601 in Newcastle

Once the bus had gone we crossed over the A34 and we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle

We continued up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 17:45. We set off onto Occupation Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme HM16 XPS going Southwards & First Potteries 37159 on a #22 to Longton and MT Travel HK58 ECV. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. As we travelled towards Heron Cross we saw an unidentified Alfa coach going Eastwards. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and we saw Cakeface minibus C3 KEX. We ran up the up the hill and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Joiners Square 06-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
ND58 EDJ	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	City Cabs
DY08 FFX	Joiner Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
HN16 XPS	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. 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 63171 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew did some baking, making a jam filled cake. For dinner Matthew got a Z Carz taxi to McDonalds. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road onto Fountain Street. We followed the road to the left onto William Street and right onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill over the railway line and we turned into McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating transport turned up for the journey to the pub. It was Intercity minibus ND58 EDJ. We got on the bus and the bus set off down Victoria Road. We crossed over Joiners Square 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 67603 on #6A to Blythe Bridge and Premier Travel minibus YD11 VDZ. We then returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the top of Victoria Road 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 First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We also saw Intercity minibus MR51 RJE going towards Stoke.

Intercity MR51 RJE in Fenton

Later on we saw blue minibus X151 CTU heading towards Longton.

X151 CTU in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus Solo 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Just before we went out we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #1 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We also saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta followed by cheesecake. Later on Matthew went out to Birches Head. it was ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around Hanley and we ran out of town along Town Road. We turned right onto Birches Head Road and we ran through Birches Head and down the hil and over the canal to the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Matthew did some dancing until it was time to return to the residential unit. We returned back to Fenton it was ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We set off up Birches Head Road and we ran up the hill and over the top onto Town Road. We ran towards Hanley and then clockwise around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 Joiners Square / Longton 08-09-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XPS	Fenton	Longton	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Longton	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 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew did some baking, making a jam filled cake. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Smithpool Road. we turned left onto Crawford Street. we turned left onto Clifton Street. In a yard we saw van DE03 CGV.

DE03 CGV in Fenton

We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. and then went back to the the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Manchester Tart. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub by car. We set off onto Albert Square and we turned left into Gimson Street, We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill onto Joiners Square and over the roundabout. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and we stopped at pub. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of bus sightings included First Potteries 66851 on a #6 to Weston Coyney, Stanton's of Stoke 579 UXR and ABC Supreme ST56 MUP heading towards Hanley. When it was time to returned to Fenton we travelled back in a car. We set off Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Westmill Street. We turned right onto the A52 and we turned left onto Victoria Road. On Victoria Road we went to the top turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a brief stop at the day centre, When it was time to go we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and to the residential unit. Whilst there we saw D&G Bus 45 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 45 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67634 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67634 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had shepherds pie and Chips followed by cheesecake. After tea we set off on to onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. Matthew went out pub to Longton on ABC Supreme minibus HN16 XPS. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We ran through Fenton and Foley and under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran around the one way system of Market street and Commerce Street and onto the Strand. We must have been going in the wrong direction as we turned left onto Gold Street and forwards onto Heathcote Street. We ran along the high level A50 before crossing over the A50 and going left onto the A5005 towards Lightwood. We ran over the roundabout and then turned right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthewwent to the soft play area and then returned to Fenton on ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We ran Northwards up the A5005 and we crossed over the A50. We ran down The Strand and under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran through Foley and Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Hurleston 28-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XPS	Fenton	Hurleston	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Hurleston	Mold	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XPS	Mold	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
32647	Hanley BS	Ash Bank, Adj The Lodge	32	First Potteries

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 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went Snugbury's Ice Cream in Hurleston in an ABC Supreme minibus It was ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke and we crossed over the A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500 to the South of Crewe until we reached the end before going onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we turned right following the A51 for another 1/2 mile and we saw Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #84 to Crewe. We turned left into Snugbury's and we parked up. Once we got off the bus we had some ice cream. Matthew had a vanilla flavoured cone. He also went to see the giant rabbit made out of hay. We then continued to Mold for dinner. We got on the bus and we turned left onto the A51. We continued to the Western edge of Chester and then we got onto The Westbound A55. We ran around the South side of Chester for a few miles then we went Westwards along the A494. We ran into Mold town centre and then we parked up. For dinner we went to The Gold Cape. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger with fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we got back into the minibus. We set off back onto the A494 and we ran Eastwards to the A55. We ran Eastwards around the Southern part of Chester and then we got onto the Eastbound A51. We ran back along the road through Tarpoley. We continued through Calveley and get got onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we got onto the Eastbound A500. We ran to the South of Crewe and under the M6 and we continued through to Stoke. We came off the A500 and onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill lout and use his computer. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 112 on The orange ONE service to Newcastle.

D&G 112 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. After tea Matthew went back into his room before we went out. We saw First Potteries 43877 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Later on we set off onto City Road and we waited at the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later a bus appeared and 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 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 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 entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We were considering what bus to do next and we saw required First Potteries 32647 on a #32 to Uttoxeter.

First Potteries 32647 in Hanley bus station

We decided to do this bus so we got on and booked to Ash Bank before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out off the bus station. The bus went out of the bus station and onto the ring road. We turned left into Lichfield Street and onto Birch Terrace and past the old bus station. We turned right onto old Hall Street and then we crossed the ring road onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of the hill we went across the traffic lights onto the A52. We continued through Bucknall and up the hill into Ash Bank. When we got near to the pub we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the pub and used the toilet. He then had a glass of Coke. We then called for a taxi to get back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto the A52 and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. At Limekiln lights we turned left onto the A52 towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and then right onto City Road. Matthew went back to the residential unit and up to his room. 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.