Trip to Festival Park / Bradwell 05-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, railway station	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus turned the corner and we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke railway station before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we saw Lucky Seven SF14 BDV. 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. Near to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we were picked up by car. We got in the car. we set off along the road along side the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven GF18 CSV. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto Havelock Place. We ran onto Etruria Vale Road and we stopped at the Shelton Care annex. Once we had finished we we back to snow hill and we ran down Stoke Road. we went around the one way system and onto Shelton New Road. We ran up to Hartshill and we turned right onto Balloon Street. We turned right onto Stoke old Road and we turned left onto Kingswell Road. We joined the A52 and we stopped at the car wash. After having the car washed we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once we had finished we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up Stoke Road and through Shelton into Hanley. We continued onto Broad Street and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Etruria Road and we went under the A53 flyover into Festival Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive. We went to the retail park and we stopped at Poundland to pick up snacks for the cinema later on. We got some pop and sweets and we returned to the car. We ran along Ridgehouse Drive and we ran forwards to the other end and parked by the Odeon. We went into the cinema and Matthew had a cup of Coke and an egg sandwich for dinner, before watching Terminator: Dark Fate. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Ridgehouse Drive and we turned right onto the A53. we veered left onto Etriscan Road and we turned left onto Shelton New Road, We turned right onto Cemetery Road and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out whilst he waited for us to turn up to take him out for tea. Whilst waiting we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 54 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 54 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We turned up and Matthew got ready to go out. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the hill into Stoke. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. Due to their being roadwork in Newcastle, we were stuck in traffic. We decided to take a diversion. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned left onto Springfield Road. We thought we could get through onto the A34... We couldn't. We returned onto Newcastle Lane and we turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran past the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme HV17 KVO. We turned left onto The Avenue and we ran down to the A34. We ran Northwards towards Newcastle We turned right onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. We went past bus station and we crossed the roundabout onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 110 on a #94 to Congleton . When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #99 to Chell. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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 Fenton / Newcastle 23-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67635	Blurton. Magdalen Road	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also black Friday also he was going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day centre we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the day centre. Outside the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew did some baking. He made a chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream filling. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. After dinner Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew walked onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. I turned up around 14:30 just after Matthew. We went upstairs to his room to get ready to leave. We got things ready and we left the residential unit just after 14:50. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a glass of Cherry Coke. 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. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw Plants JP18 NTS going into Blurton.

Plants JP18 NTS in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Longton. We went over the railway line into Trentham. We ran up the hill into Hanford passing First Potteries 67654 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Wilson Road. We ran down Church Lane We continued down onto the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we ran into Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road. We continued forwards on Hilton Road passing D&G 159 on a #9 to Biddulph. we turned into the hospital. We ran through and we saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley and ABC Supreme HV17 KVO. We turned right onto the A34. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 65037 which was right behind us on the #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65037 in Newcastle

We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off just after 17:40 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and sat down out our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included E-zec patient transport OU18 CEO, First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford and D&G bus 39 running Southbound empty towards the depot. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the A500 at Hanford. We went North up the A500 to Sideway and we went Eastwards along the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up and we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #23A to Newstead. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into 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 doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Keighley / Talke 13-08-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HV17 KVO	Fenton	Keighley	Charter	ABC Supreme
HV17 KVO	Keighley	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up 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 41502 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 walked up to the health centre as Matthew ha an appointment. When we had finished we crossed over the road onto Glebedale Road and back 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 Keighley on ABC Supreme HV17 KVO. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and then we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6. We ran North up the M6 to the Southern end of Preston and we got onto the Eastbound M65. We ran near to Blackburn and Burnley and to the end of the motorway. We joined the A6068 at Colne and we ran across the moors through Cowling. We got onto the Eastbound A629. We continued into Keighley town centre and we parked up at the Airedale shopping centre. Once off the bus we went to the soft play area. Afterwards we went for dinner at Burger King. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When it was time to got back to Fenton, we returned on ABC Supreme HV17 KVO. We got onto the Northbound A629 and we saw Transdev Keighley & District Dart 720. We joined the Westbound A6068 and we ran to Colne and joined the Westbound M65. We continued to the edge of Preston and we joined the Southbound M6. We ran through Lancashire and Greater Manchester into Cheshire and we came off the M6 at junction 16. We ran South through Longport and Etruria to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room watching television and using his computer.Matthew chilled out in his room whilst he waited for us to come and pick him up to take him out for tea. We saw Jayjay's Travel PY07 NHT going towards Stoke.

Jayjay's Travel PY07 NHT in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus Solo 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP going towards Hanley.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

Matthew waited for us he had a slice of cake. Also seen was D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Another bus that we saw was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Also seen was Intercity SF58 NTC going towards Stoke.

Intercity SF58 NTC in Fenton

We turned up and we got ready to go out. As it was Grandad's birthday soon we decided to take Matthew to get presents and a card before we went out for tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic Lights onto Blurton Road and we saw Bennett's YJ57 EHS running empty back to the depot. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Longton. We ran along the high level road and we turned sharp left onto The Strand and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746. We went into the car park and we stopped to go into B&M. Matthew select a few different beers for Grandad's present. Once we had finished we drove to the other end of the car park and we went into the Bennett precinct. Matthew need the toilet so we headed to the toilet block by the market which was closed. We went to The Last Post pub and Matthew used the toilet before having a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went back into the Bennett Precinct and we visited the card shop where Matthew selected cards for the next few family birthdays. We then returned to the car. We set off onto The Strand and we ran forwards onto King Street and under the railway bridge. We ran through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road. 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 ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath. We continued through Chesterton and over the A500 up into Talke. We followed the road to the right and we parked up at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke whilst we chose the meal. Matthew had a carvery with roast potatoes and carrots followed by Chocolate fudge cake with custard. We set off down the A34 and we followed it to the left. We ran through Talke and left onto the A500. We ran South through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left 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 bottle of Fanta orange. 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.