Trip to Meir / Stoke 19-12-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
GJ65 AKV	Fenton	University Hospital	Charter	Travel Express
BG61 KTJ	University Hospital	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express
DY66 UZO	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	S.A.S Travel
DY66 UZO	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	S.A.S Travel

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going on the bus. 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 Stanways SIG 3450. We went downstairs and we got in a Travel Express. We saw it was Travel Express GJ65 AKV. We got on the minibus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital and we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP.

ABC Supreme HV22 HKP in UHNM

Behind that was ABC Supreme SM13 KSK.

ABC Supreme SM13 KSK in UHNM

In the hospital grounds. After an Appointment Matthew had a sausage sandwich and a can of Coke. We got a Travel Express taxi back to Fenton. We saw it was Travel Express BG61 KTJ. We got on the bus and we set off up the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and and forwards Ashlands Road and we continued onto onto Thornburrow Drive. We turned left onto Queens Road and past old school where new new flats are being built. We ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to the next junction we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. We went downstairs and got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw City Centre Central FE14 PBF. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley We ran forwards into Longton. We went under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road and we turned left onto Sutherland Road and we turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and past the site new Lidl. We ran to the top and we turned right onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. We continued through onto the A520 and and we went into Wrights Pies. We brought a couple of Manchester Tart and some sausage rolls. When we had finished in the shop. We ordered our food and once we paid for it we returned to the car. We set off onto the A520 and we turned right onto Waterhead Road. We continued onto Grosvenor Road and we followed the road onto Meir Road. We stopped at old Premier Travel. We ran through to Upper Belgrave Road down to Normacot. We continued onto Lightwood Road and into Longton. We crossed over the West bound high level A50. We ran down to Heron Cross and we came of the A50 and onto the link road. We ran up to City Road. We turned left 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 and he drank a bottle of Irn Bru. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXM parked up. We walked through onto City Road and we turned left onto the private road on which the baths are situated By the baths. We continued onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road and we arrived at the appartment. We went in and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for tea and a can of Coke. We set off onto City Road and we went it was S.A.S Travel DY66 UZO. We got on the bus and we set off onto City Road. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we left onto Church Street where we stopped. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down the road to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on S.A.S Travel DY66 UZO. We got on the bus and we set off around the one way system. We turned right onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elonora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we ran forwards onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We went under the railway line and up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 / Trentham 29-12-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteriesp
33829	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
33829	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Travel Express SM65 DMY heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 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 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. 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. We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 44515 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65036 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 33829 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 33829 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before we went upstairs we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. We went into the gardens and we walked to the North West corner and we stopped to benches sit down on the benches. Matthew had a can of coke. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 33829 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 33829 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #18 to Leek. Once off the bus we headed to the toilet. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 65031 on a #7A to Biddulph. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67156 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 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 and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw grey minibus MF71 ZVE going towards Stoke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We continued along Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had sausages potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue and we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Trentham 15-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Stoke, stop T	Trentham, Man in Space	21	First Potteries
67158	Trentham, Man in Space	Stoke, Penkhull New Road	21	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off on foot onto Temple Street. At the end of Temple Street we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 151 on the #40 to Longton. We continued down the hill and under the railway line before we crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. On Church Street we saw D&G Bus 113 on the #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 113 in Stoke

We turned left into Campbell Place to wait for a bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67153 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road and we headed into the West End and we ran past the former Oakhill pub. We ran to the end of London Road and we turned right onto the A34 and we went under the A500 into Hanford. We turned left onto Church Lane and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned right into Wilson Road and at the end we turned left onto New Inn Lane. We ran down the hill past the Man in Space and we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto New Inn Lane. We walked along the footpath which used to be the old railway line to Trentham Gardens. We came out onto Brook Road and we turned right onto Stuart Avenue. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the A34 and into Trentham Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Afterwards Matthew had washed down with can of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with cup of Coke. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34. We walked along the footpath which used to be the old railway line to Trentham Gardens. We came out onto Brook Road and we turned right onto Stuart Avenue. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Newcastle. We waited for a bus back towards Stoke. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Trentham

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

Inside First Potteries 67158

The bus travelled through Trentham up New Inn Lane, We passed the building site where new housing is being built. At the top of the hill we turned right into Hanford along Wilson Road. We ran down Mayne Street before joining the Northbound A34. As we joined the A34 we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP heading Northwards. We crossed under the A500. We turned onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill past the former Oak Hill pub. We continued through the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place. There was nothing of interest parked up in City cabs and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along London Road and we walked through the car park of Sainbury's past the parked up City Cabs taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto London Road. We continued onto Campbell Place and onto the one way system. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned left at Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem and we turned left into Lidl and Matthew went into the shop to do some shoppping. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up onto the A50 and we turned right onto Market Place and to the old NatWest bank which has now closed. We ran back up Market Place and we turned right onto the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed the roundabout onto 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. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had spaghetti and tomato sauce with garlic bread followed by a cheesecake. Later on we went downstairs and out onto Temple Street. We went in a car to Bentilee. We set off onto along Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We turned right up Baker Street and left onto Glebdale Road. We turned right onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and and we went forwards on Lichfield Street. At Hanley joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We crossed over the traffic lights and forwards onto the A52. We veered right and we joined the A5272. We ran to the other end of Bentilee and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. We turned right onto Cowley Way and left onto Waverton Road. We stopped in the estate and we stopped at a house. Matthew went to a themed party. After the party Matthew returned to Fenton by car We set off onto Waverton Street and we turned onto Cowley Way. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and left onto the A5272. We turned left onto the A5272 and at Adderley Green we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill and down the other side and into Longton town centre. We joined onto Commercial Street and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right into Normacot Road and we crossed the roundabout onto The Strand. We ran under the railway line and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on he had a bath. After his bath he had some toast for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Festival Park 01-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
63171	Newcastle BS	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	4	First Potteries
63115	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
44511	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
69172	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
32632	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Blurton, Ballinson Road	23	First Potteries
67155	Blurton, Ballinson Road	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 dentist and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ22 HHS parked up. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 112 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical YJ21 FWB and ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus to Festival Park. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 115 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 63171 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along Festival Way and we ran in Festival Park where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked across to the bowling alley and Matthew had a few games of bowling. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards. We walked back onto Festival Way to catch a bus back to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and it was First Potteries 63115.

First Potteries 63115 in Festival Park

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off along Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32639 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later a bus to Hanley appeared and it was dud First Potteries 44511 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked onto Smithpool Road. We stopped at the chip shop and we picked up dinner. Once we had the food we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew ate his sausage, Chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Later on Matthew went downstairs to attend a party for one of the other service users. Once the party had finished Matthew went back upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Dr Pepper and a toffee Crisp. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later the bus to Newcastle appeared and it was dud First Potteries 69172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69172 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. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Pound Bakery. We brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We turned right into Ironmarket and we walked to the gardens. We stopped in the gardens and we ate the sausage roll and drank the bottle of Coke. We walked onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and past the old Santander bank which has now closed. We turned left onto barracks Road and we veered left onto Stubbs Street and into the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 119 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 50 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 50 in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus rowards Hanley and a short time later we saw First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32632 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32632 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 32632

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. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. 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 Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station. We waited for a bus to Blurton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto bus station onto John Street and we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #7A to Biddulph. We turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the other side and we got off the bus opposite to the shops. A few minutes later we saw blue minibus PE58 FBO.

PE58 FBO in Blurton

Once we had finished we crossed over to wait for another bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off down Blurton Road and we ran down the hill into the valley. After crossing Longton Brook we ran up the hill into Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road we saw Ash to Adderley WP68 WKD. We turned left onto Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 / Smallthorne 24-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
65034	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 dentist and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YM69 HND parked up.

Afford rent-a-car YM69 HND in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FJ21 HGG and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65004 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle bus station

Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65034 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a bottle of Coke. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Lucky Seven taxi. We set off up the onto the A34 and at Hanford we saw white minibus DG66 YPF. When we got to the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. 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 his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran to the top and we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we saw Intercity RE12 JWU. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We joined town road and we crossed over the ring-road and we overtook Stantons of Stoke TSU 268. We headed out of town towards Birches Head. We joinmed the A5272 and we travelled Northwards through Sneyd Green up to Smallthorne Roundabouts and we turned left onto Sneyd Hill and we ran down to Captian Kooks. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down on a table by the window. For tea Matthew had a breakfast. He also helped mum to eat some of her chips with bread and butter. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton via Smallthorne to drop a few things off. We went up Sneyd Hill and we crossed over Smallthorne Roundabout onto Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Fell Street and right onto Coseley Street. After a brief stop we ran down Coseley Street and we turned right onto Croft Street and right onto Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Saturn Road and right onto Mars Street. We turned right onto Jupiter Street and we stopped for a short while to drop something off. When we had finished we turned left onto Ford Green Road. At the top of the hill we joined the Southbound A5272. and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road where we saw Autocabs NK16 DTF. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alkongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. He had a can of Fanta orange. 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 / Longton 23-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67143	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, adj stop J1	23	First Potteries
67157	Fenton	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
32632	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
44514	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 Hanley, we saw Afford rent-a-car MT70 AFJ. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. After he had done his shopping we went to Sandbach in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran through the private road on which the swimming baths are situated. At the end we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67143 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67143 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 set off up Lichfield Street. We turned righ onto Old Hall Street anbd we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto and we walked up McDonalds and we had dinner. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and we walked onto Old Hall Street. We walked up Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton we saw First Potteries 67174 on a #7A to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street we saw Harry Shaw YR17 CYL at the depot. 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. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we saw Cabability WA15 EEV. We continued back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew drank his bottle of Coke. He chilled out on his computer and watched buses from the window. Matthew took some batteries and went to B&M to get some shopping. We went downstairs and we went in a intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran through Fenton. We continued onto King Street and through Foley 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 and right onto The Strand. We got out of the taxi. When we got into B&M. At B&M Matthew brought some P20 suntan lotion. After doing his shopping Matthew went back down The strand. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi we set off along The Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw grey minibus NJ22 NCY. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FP71 TNK and ABC Supreme HV22 HKP. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. A few minutes later a bus to Hanley appeared and it was dud First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32632 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. we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. As we travelled through the hospital. 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 Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 44514 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 44514

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street where we saw Lucky Seven SF15 DUU. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green and we saw First Potteries 33733 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. 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 / Festival Park 09-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
115	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 992 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 992 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #22 to Longton, ERS Medical FJ21 HGG and ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. We walked out of the bus station. We set off onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we visited Poundland. We continued along High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and past the former Malik's store which Titanic Brewers want to open up as a Bod. We turned right onto Castle Walk and into the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63146 in Newcastle bus station

Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Hanley. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63146 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKP & ERS Medical FJ21 HGL. We turned left onto Hilton Road. 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. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We passed near to the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto Etruscan Street. We ran to the end and we joined Etruria Old Road. We ran under the A53 and we turned right onto Forge Lane. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We found mum at the table and we sat down whilst mum ordered the food. We ordered a carvery and we went to collect them. Matthew also had a couple of pigs in blankets. He washed his food down with a glass of Coke. For after Matthew had a huge slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to the car and we set off onto Forge Lane and we turned right onto Etruscan Street. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and 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. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.