Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 21-07-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Opp Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35946	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s The Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going out on the bus and was going to Blurton. He was also going to grandma's and going to the pub. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. When it was time to go out went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We cut through onto City Road and we headed down the hill and we went towards Stoke. We joined right onto the A52 and we walked along side the railway line. We continued along the A52 past the Stoke sorting office and we turned left onto Cauldon Road and right onto Boughey Road. We went into Hanley Park and we crossed over the canal and we headed to the sensory play area. Matthew hung around here for 30 minutes and afterwards we headed to the North West corner of the park and onto Cleveland Street. We continued onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the ring road. We crossed over Lichfield Street and we went to Venus Fish Bar for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle. When we had finished we crossed over the ring road and cut through onto Birch Terrace and onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Albion Street and we headed down the hill and we visited the museum. After a look around the museum we headed onto Bethesda Street and up John Street to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later a bus arrived on stand. It was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley 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 and we ran down John Street and left onto onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Hinde Street. We turned right onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and got ready to go back to Blurton. I arrived just before 15:00 and Matthew came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We headed to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Audley.

D&G Bus 113 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. As we travelled through the hospital we saw blue minibus GX13 AYT. 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. We walked up towards the top end of the bus station whilst we waited for something we could catch. We saw D&G Bus 149 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 149 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63171 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus arrive from the South. We went to see what it was. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35946 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35946 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub and we headed down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale past the site of a new Greggs. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63179 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme YA67 VBB going Northwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. Matthew also had a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote the Blog and sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Barnfields 09-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47520	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63101	Hanley BS	Barnfields, Wallbridge Drive	18	First Potteries
63115	Barnfields, Wallbridge Drive	Hanley BS	18	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 Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For dinner he had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Later on we went out to Hanley park. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off down City Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto the A52. where we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #25 to Keele. We continued past the station and we turned left onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and we stopped on The Avenue. we walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. we saw D&G 106 on a #23 to Blurton. We walked through the park and we saw the new cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back to Fenton we got in the car and we set off along The Avenue and onto Boughey Road where we saw Travel Express YJ61 HAU. We turned left onto Cauldon Road and we ran down to the A52 where we turned right. We continued along the A52 past the railway station and onto City Road. We ran u the hill and to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP going towards Hanley.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP in Fenton

Later on we went out for tea on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-op and we brought sandwiches, a flapjack and a bottle of Coke. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned right onto City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 47520 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew ate his tea. It was sandwiches, a flapjack. We waited for a bus towards Leek. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65032 on a Kingfisher service to Cheadle.

First Potteries 65032 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards continued waiting for the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 63101 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Barnfields before we sat down. Whilst awaiting departure time we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #7A to Biddulph. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley we crossed the river and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63101 before it continued to Leek.

First Potteries 63101 in Barnfields

Once off the bus we set off on foot towards the town centre. We waited for the next bus back to Hanley it was First Potteries 63115 on a #18 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63115 in Barnfields

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station onto A523 and we turned left onto the Southbound A53. We ran down the hill towards the bottom of town and we passed the site of the new McDonalds. We ran over the old railway line and past Morrisons and we ran out of the town and up the hill to Ladderedge. We continued onto Longsdon and through the fast section of road down towards Endon. We ran through Endon into Stocton Brook and we continued into Badderley Green. We crossed over the old railway line again and we ran up to Sneyd Green where we turned left onto Berwick Road. We turned left onto Milton Road and we ran up the hill. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran past Central Forrest Park into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we crossed over the ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road. We wen forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station. Once off the bus we went outside the bus station to get a taxi back towards Fenton. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew returned to his room to chill out and drink his bottle of Coke. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley Park / Trentham Gardens 02-08-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
VU63 LGL	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	ABC Supreme
VU63 LGL	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley Park and Trentham 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 Afford Rent-a-car MK67 UEJ going towards Hanley.

Afford Rent-a-car MK67 UEJ in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we walked up to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in the yard.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon we were going to the Hanley Park on ABC Supreme VU63 LGL We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the A52 and we turned right. We continued along the A52 and we veered left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto the Avenue. We stopped and Matthew and a few of his peers went into Hanley Park to use the play equipment. We saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to. When they had finished they returned onto The Avenue to get on ABC Supreme VU63 LGL to return to Fenton. We travelled West and we turned left onto College Road. We ran down to Station Road and we turned left. At the end we ran onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. We saw First Potteries 67657 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went to Festival Park. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Etruria and we joined the Eastbound A53 where we sa First Potteries 67651 on a #4 to Hanley. We ran up to Festival park and we turned left. We turned left onto marina way and we parked up in the car park. We went to the pub and matthew used the toilet. He had a glass of Coke. We sat by the marina and we watched the boats.

Boats in Festival Park

Once we had finished we set of to Trentham Gardens for tea. We set off onto Marina Wan and we turned right. We turtned right onto the A53 and we ran up to Etruria and turned left onto the A500. We ran South through Stoke to Hanford and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran through Hanford to Trentham and we stopped at the gardens. Matthew went to David's Brasserie to eat. Once we had finished we set off onto the A34. At Hanford we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to Stoke and then we turned right onto City Road. We went under the railway line and then up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. After going upstairs 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 Hanley Park / Talke 04-06-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DG10 VMJ	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the first day of the new #50 Hanley - Pool Dole - Longton - Dresden - Newstead bus service. Matthew was also going for tea with mum and dad. 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 42552 on a #11 to Hanley. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew walked to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. The 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 32635 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6A to Hanley. 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 stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon we were going to the Hanley Park on Z Carz DG10 VMJ. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the A52 and we turned right. We continued along the A52 and we veered left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto the Avenue. We stopped and Matthew and a few of his peers went into Hanley Park to use the play equipment. When they had finished they returned onto The Avenue to get on Z Carz DG10 VMJ to return to Fenton. We travelled West and we turned left onto College Road. We ran down to Station Road and we turned left. At the end we ran onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to wait for time before going for tea. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw A2B Airports minibus WF11 MOA going towards Stoke.

A2B Airports WF11 MOA in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Across the road we saw Harry Shaw BU14 SYS going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw BU14 SYS in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw Trinity Sixth Form minibus EU67 NWN going towards Stoke.

Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We turned up and we got ready to go out. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left 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 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 towards Wolstanton and then we realised the rod was close for major repair works. We turmned left onto Silverdale Road and we turned right onto the B5369. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran Northwards. We crossed over the A34 and we ran up to Talke. We turned right at the traffic light onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. We parked up and as we walked towards the pub we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 67638 in Talke

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 which was empty. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. At the bus station we saw D&G Bus 35 on a #25 to Crewe. We continued onto the Southbound A34 we missed the turning for The Avenue. We continued to Southwards and we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. We ran up to Penkhull vilaage and we we ran forwards onto Penkhull New Road. We went down the hill and at the bottom we turned left onto London Road. We continued forwards onto the one-way system in Stoke onto Campbell Place. We followed the road around onto Church Street and we veered right onto Liverpool Road. We turned right onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system forwards 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 Hanley Park / Basford 12-03-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DG10 VMJ	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. We were also going out for tea as Matthew today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 116 in Fenton

We continued on to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew walked to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. The 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 Copeland's Tours MIB 246. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DWD. 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 stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon we were going to the Hanley Park on Z Carz DG10 VMJ. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the A52 and we turned right. We continued along the A52 and we veered left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto the Avenue. We stopped and Matthew and a few of his peers went into Hanley Park to use the play equipment. When they had finished they returned onto The Avenue to get on Z Carz DG10 VMJ to return to Fenton. We travelled West and we turned left onto College Road. We ran down to Station Road and we turned left. At the end we ran onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Outside we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX going towards Hanley.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

A short while later we saw Kingsland Primary YP63 ENR going towards Hanley.

Kingsland Primary YP63 ENR in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Wints coach R588 RRX going towards Longton.

Wints R588 RRX in Fenton

A few minutes later me and uncle Dave came to pick up Matthew to take him out for tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. 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 right onto the A53. We stopped at the pub and parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found a table that overlooked the main road. Whilst we waited for the food to come we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries as well as some of my chicken New Yorker! This was followed by cookie dough cheesecake and ice cream. Matthew removed all the cookie dough. When it was time to go we returned to the residential unit in the car. We turned left onto the A53 and ran through Basford down to Etruria. We turned left onto the A500. We came of the A500 in stoke and we turned left onto City Road. An we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road where we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a glass of orange squash. 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 Hanley Park / Basford 25-09-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XNU	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XNU	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

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. Across the road we saw First Potteries 42552 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street we saw ABC Supreme VU63 LGL. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX In the morning Matthew went down Fenton to go swimming. Today Matthew went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Christchurch Street. we turned right into Masterson Street onto Ashworth Street we turned right into Napier Street we turned left into City Road We continued down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and we turned right into the private road and we walked down to the baths. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 116.

Copeland's Tours MIB 116 in Fenton

Matthew went swimmimg and when we came out we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 118.

Copeland's Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the day cente. We went back up the private road and then left City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street. At the end of Temple Street we turned right onto Christchurch Street We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon we were going to the Hanley Park on ABC Supreme HN16 XNU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the A52 and we turned right. We continued along the A52 and we veered left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto the Avenue. We stopped and Matthew and a few of his peers went into Hanley Park to use the play equipment. When they had finished they returned onto The Avenue to get on ABC Supreme HN16 XNU to return to Fenton. We travelled West and we turned left onto College Road. We ran down to Station Road and we turned left. At the end we ran onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chill out on his computer whilst he waited for us to come and pick him up. Whilst he waited we saw First Potteries 65706 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65706 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

A few minutes later we turned up and we did some stuff on the phone before we set off down to the car. We ran onto Chrsitchurch Street and up Baker Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. Weran around the one-way system and we ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town and we turned right into Albert Street. At the traffic light we turned right onto A53 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found mum who had saved us a table. I ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coka whilst we waited. The food arrived and Matthew had a burger and fries. He also helped us eating the some of the meat and sausage on our mixed grills. Whilst we ate we saw Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU going towards Newcastle. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet again and then we left the pub and went to the car. We turned right onto the A53 and we went around the one-way system into Newcastle. We went past the bus station and then we went South down the A34. We ran through Trent Vale to hanford and then we got onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to Sideway and then we went right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. As we went back inside we saw Harry Shaw RJI 6155 going towards Longton. We went upstairs an back into Matthew''s room and we wrote some more of the Blog. We said goodbye to Matthew around 19:30 and Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on Matthew had a slice of New York Cheesecake. 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 Park / Sneyd Green 14-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
VU63 LGL	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	ABC Supreme
VU63 LGL	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for his tea. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH parked up.

Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon we were going to the Hanley Park on ABC Supreme VU63 LGL We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the A52 and we turned right. We continued along the A52 and we veered left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto the Avenue. We stopped and Matthew and a few of his peers went into Hanley Park to use the play equipment. When they had finished they returned onto The Avenue to get on ABC Supreme VU63 LGL to return to Fenton. We travelled West and we turned left onto College Road. We ran down to Station Road and we turned left. At the end we ran onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. We saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

Later on we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Northwood Day Centre minibus BX55 LLC outside.

Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC in Fenton

Later on we picked Matthew up and we went out for tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. The traffic was busy and we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Botteslow Street and we ran up towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We ran out of town towards Birches head we went North up the A5272 to Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and into the pub car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found a table that overlooked the A5272. Whilst we waited for the food to come we saw Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 & Roseville BK13 YUF. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries as well as some of my chicken New Yorker! This was followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet again and then we returned to the car. We set off along the A5272 and we ran into Hanley. We ran around the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Botteslow Street and we hit traffic again. We turned left onto Botteslow Street and we ran down to the A52. We turned right and we ran towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road where we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We sat with Matthew and we did some of the Blog for a while. We then said goodbye to Matthew and we returned home whilst Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew watched some television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Meir Park 03-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DG10 VMJ	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. later on he was going out for tea with a few friends. Matthew learned that Firstbus had taken over the running of the Ipswich Park and Ride bus 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. Across the road we saw First Potteries 41497 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. In the morning Matthew went down Fenton to go swimming. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. As we passed the car hire place we saw Afford rent-a-car's new minibus PO17 ZYE.

Afford rent-a-car's PO17 ZYE in Fenton

We continued down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and we turned right into the private road and we walked down to the baths. we saw Global Travel HUI 6822.

Global Travel HUI 6822 in Fenton

After a quick swimming session we headed back to the base on foot. At the end of the private road, We walked onto City Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon we were going to the Hanley Park on Z Carz DG10 VMJ. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the A52 and we turned right. We continued along the A52 and we veered left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto the Avenue. We stopped and Matthew and a few of his peers went into Hanley Park to use the play equipment. When they had finished they returned onto The Avenue to get on Z Carz DG10 VMJ to return to Fenton. We travelled West and we turned left onto College Road. We ran down to Station Road and we turned left. At the end we ran onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We turned up to pick Matthew up and we saw First Potteries 32081 on a #11 to Newcastle. We grabbed some batteries and set off onto Temple Street. 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 we stopped to pick up the friend and then we continued down Beaconsfield Drive. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and then left onto Magdalen Road. At the end we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden up to Longton and then we crossed over and joined the Eastbound A50. We ran up to Meir Park and we came of the A50 and right at the roundabout into the pub. We beat the other group to the pub and around 5 minutes later they turned up. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries as well as some of his mum's mixed grill! For afters he had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we said goodbye to the friends and we got in the car to go back to Fenton. In the car park we saw Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular minibus BX10 BYT.

Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular BX10 BYT in Meir Park

We set off onto Lysander Road and we turned left onto the A50. We ran down to Heron Cross and we came of the A50 and onto the link road. We ran up to City Road and we saw silver minibus DS17 WFV. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We took matthew up to his room and we said goodbye for a few days. Matthew went to his room and chilled out for a while. 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 / Newcastle 25-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65033	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
159	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	D&G
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
LB11 LVV	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	City Cabs
LB11 LVV	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	City Cabs

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. Today Matthew was going out on a local trip from the residential unit. We set off onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop to wait for a bus to Hanley. Whilst at the bus stop we saw First Potteries Solo 53122 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 53122 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the approaching.. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw required D&G Bus 146 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G 146 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we spotted First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford, which we decided to do. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned right onto Bethesda Street before turning left onto Broad Street. We saw Arriva Midlands 3692 on a #164 to Hanley. We continued onto Snow Hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down the hill and over the canal and railway line and we climbed up the hill into Hartshill. After crossing the traffic lights on Victoria Street we continued to the edge of Newcastle. At the roundabout we ran onto george street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle and onto the one-way system. After crossing the Jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and in the bus station we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #73 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Newcastle bus station

On Stubbs Street we saw First Potteries 66303 which appeared to have broken down and was receiving attention from a bus fitter.

First Potteries 66303 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw it was D&G 159 on a 'Nines' service to Biddulph.

D&G 159 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do this bus so we got on it and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran down to the A34 and we headed South to the hospital where we turned left. We saw City Centre Central minibus SD10 BMZ. We ran through the hospital grounds and out the other side onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school on the left which is now a new soft play area and the old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and we crossed over the A500. after running under the railway line we followed the A52 around to the left running parallel to the railway line. We then turned left onto to station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station and onto stand. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw The Travellers Choice National Express liveried coach PO62 LMK on a #333 service to Bournemouth.

The Travellers Choice PO62 LMK in Hanley bus station

Matthew then went for dinner at McDonalds. We set off on foot onto Lichfield Street and at the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto parliament Row and we went into McDonalds Matthew used the toilet and then had a burger meal with fries and a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked back to the bus station. We set off onto Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street by Blackburn House and we walked down to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on the #23 to Blurton. 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 and onto john Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road. We continued to the end of Bethedsa Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We ran forwards onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. We turned left onto Station Road and we stopped briefly outside the railway station. At the end of station road we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran onto the one-way system and we followed it onto Church Street. After crossing over the A500 we ran under the railway line onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. When we got to Albert Square we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Once inside matthe went up to his room and chilled on on his computer as well as watching buses out of the wind. We saw First Potteries 32647 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 32647 in Fenton

We also saw Magnum taxi minibus SF54 LPP on the road opposite.

Magnum SF54 LPP in Fenton

later on Matthew had sausages and chips for tea followed by cake. After tea Matthew went out. We took a City Cabs minibus LB11 LVV to Hanley Park. we set off down City Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto the A52. We continued past the station and we turned left onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and we stopped on The Avenue where we got off out of City Cabs minibus LB11 LVV. Matthew then walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area. After spending a while there we walkd back to the South East corner of the park. We returned back to Fenton in a City Cabs minibus LB11 LVV. We set off along The Avenue and otno Boughey Road. We turned left onto Cualdon Road and we ran down to the A52 where we turned right. We continued along the A52 past the railway station and onto City Road. We ran u the hill and to the residential unit. We went back inside and then Matthew had a bath and got ready for bad. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark