Trip to Festival Park / Stoke 30-04-2018

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

Today Matthew was in Blurton and he was going to his day service. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We then went out shopping in the car. We set off through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we carried on up to Heron Cross and we joined the Westbound A50. At the roundabout at Sideway we went North up the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriage way. We came off the A500 at Wolstanton and we went to the Asda. Matthew went to the toilet and then did some shopping. Once we had finished shoppuing we went for dinner at Morrison's in Festival Park onto the A500 at Etruria and we went onto 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 breakfast and a drink of coke. When we had finished we set of onto Pavillion Drive and we joined the Northbound A53. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke. As we went towards Sideway we passed ABC Supreme HN16 YUJ. We left the A500 at Sideway. At Sideway we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to Blurton around 14:00. When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and chilled out on his computer until it was time to go to the residential unit. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive passing First Potteries 41501 on the #22 on to Newcastle. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw First Potteries 67151 On the #23A to Newstead. 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. When we got there we saw Roseville WG17 XRM parked nearby.

Roseville WG17 XRM in Fenton

We went into the residential unit and upstairs to Matthew's room. We sorted out Matthew things and then I said goodbye to him. He chilled out on his computer and watched buses from the window. We saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

Matthew went out for a walk to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street and into the pub. Matthew we to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left into Clifton Street. We continued onto Crawfurd Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX near to the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs Depot. The is also a new building being built next to Maplins. We continued into Stoke along Campbell Place. We walked onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Keele. We walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley & MJ Travel DS57 AKN going towards Newcastle. When we had finished we walked back to Sainsbury's. We returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the one-way system and we ran around Stoke onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We continued up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and 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 Newcastle / Joiners Square 08-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67636	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. There had been some snowfall overnight. Matthew was going to Grandma'a house, Blurton and to the day centre Christmas party later. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting to go to the day centre. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew out in a car. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours white coach MIB 302. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto LIchfield Street and we ran up to the ring road. We went around town anti-clockwise and we ran onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued through town onto Scotia Road. We turned left onto Williamson Street and at the end we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued through town through Goldenhill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot and we saw M132 PRA. We continued North to Holmes Chapel and we saw Stanway's VAZ 4815. We continued Northwards to Knutsford and we saw Howards Travel SN65 OHJ on a #27 to Macclesfield. We travelled Westwards along the A5033 and we joined the Westbound A556. At Deavenha, we went Southwards down the A533 to Middlewich. We travelled though town and we went Southwards down the A530 to the edge of Crewe. We ran into town along the A534 and we passed the railway station and turned right onto the A532. We stopped at the pub for dinner and Matthew had a Mixed Grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Lemon Meringue Pie. When we had finished we went back to Fenton. We ran Southwards down the A532 and we continue onto David Whitby Way. M6 motorway, We Joined the eastbound A500 and we ran under the M6. We continued Southwards to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turn right onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. and back to the respite. We went upstairs to get ready to go back to Blurton. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV in Fenton

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 saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS outside the OSSMA. We got back to the house around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Vimto. 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. A few minutes later the bus came around the corner. At the same time we also saw First Potteries 67631 on a #22 to Longton. Our bus approached and we saw it was First Potteries 67636 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. and as we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Trentham. We passed Stanton's of Stoke minibus BT66 TZK and First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to Hanley. We turned right into New Inn Lane and and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we saw Hanford Manor SV09 ZYH. We joined the A34 and we headed into Trent Vale, passing First Ptteries 67151 on a #21 to Trentham Gardens, 65036 on a #101 to Stafford and First Potteries 32630 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed Newcastle School HX66 AUR and D&G Bus 36 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HN16 YUJ. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus it was snowing heavily and Matthew seemed keen to get into the warmth at Grandma's house. We crossed over A34 and we headed up the hill to Grandma's House. Mum was working this evening so it was just Grandma and Grandad at the house this evening. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used the computer. As Matthew was going to party later we didn't want to feed him up to much. Later on Matthew had a slice of cake with Bailey's in it which we weren't sure if he would eat, bu he really liked it! Matthew got change ready for the party and Grandad took us to Joiners Square in his car. We set off down Victoria Street and we turned left into Legge Street where we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto Occupation Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the end we turned right onto West Street. We turned left onto Marsh Parade. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. We caught up with D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir and First Potteries 41498 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went around the one way system and we ran onto onto Glebe Street. We ran under the railway line and back onto the A52. We ran up to Joiners Square and we crossed over the A50 before turning right into Kempthorne Road. We tuned right onto Stuart Road and we continued up to the Community Centre. At the community centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB in Joiners Square

We also saw City Cabs BT57 FSN.

City Cabs BT57 FSN in Joiners Square

Matthew went to the party and had his picture taken. He also went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and some party food followed by jelly and cheescake. Later on Matthew spent a couple of hour partying and dancing with the staff and other service users. Later on I came to pick him up in my own car. Outside the community centre we saw Intercity WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Joiners Square

We also saw white minibus BK57 BJJ.

BK57 BJJ in Joiners Square

We set off out of the community centre and we turned left onto Austin Street. We turned left onto the A52 and we turned left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 22:00. We chilled out on the computer writing e-mails and writing the Blog. Mum got back from work around 23:40 and we continued working on the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Newcastle 01-09-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	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 Blurton later. 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 First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. In the morning Matthew went on the computer. 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 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. When it was time to returned to Fenton we travelled back in a car. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. At joiners square we continued straight along the A52 towards the railway station. We veered left and ran along side the railway line and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer whilst he waited for me to pick him up. When I arrived we did some work on his computer and we took some batteries and his bus pass down to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we ran to the end. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Cola. 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. A few minutes alter the bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 63098.

First Potteries 63098 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We passed Z Carz minibus YS09 LWV and First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and near we entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we passed First Potteries 41502 on a #22 to Longton. We then headed into Trent Vale and we were passed by Leons coach 223. We turned right into Harpfields Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HN16 YUJ, Abbey Taxis minibus V700 ABY & First Potteries 37159 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. As we got off the bus we were passed by First Potteries 65037 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65037 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we saw Abbey Taxis V700 ABY again. 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 17:30. 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 First Potteries 32634 & 41497 on a #22 to Longton, ABC Supreme HN16 YUJ going Southwards & First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. 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 turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. 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