Trip to Fenton / Wrexham 22-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
CE02 LYX	Fenton	Wrexham	Charter	Z Carz
CE02 LYX	Wrexham	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

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. we saw First Potteries 67643 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we did Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and sat down. We ran onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre. 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 set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 246.

Copeland's Tours MIB 246 in Fenton

We then went out for dinner in Wrexham in a Z Carz minibus. We saw it was Z Carz CE02 LYX. We got on the bus and sat down and we set off along Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. and we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise Waterloo Road A53 we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North for a few miles, under the M6 and South of Crewe to the edge of Nantwich. We went around the North end of Nantwich on the by-pas and we went right around the other side of town before getting onto the Westbound A534. We ran West we quite a few miles. We crossed over the A49 at Ridley and then we crossed the A41 at Broxton. On the Eastern edge of town we went North up the A5156 and we ran a couple of miles up to the A483 where we turned left onto the Southbound carriageway. We ran into the town centre and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream washed down with a glass of coke. Matthew then went to the toilet. Whilst in the pub we saw Arriva NW&W 1004 on a #1 to Chester. When it was time to go home we returned on Z Carz CE02 LYX. We set off onto the A541 and we ran around the one way system before continuing out of town along Mold Road up the A483. We went North for a short while before we turned right onto the A5156. At the end of the road we turned right onto the Eastbound A534. We ran eastwards for 20 or so miles, crossing over the A41 and A49. we went around Nantwich on the A51 by-pas and we joined the Eastbound A500. We skirted the Southern edge of Crewe and crossed under the M6 before continuing the last 8 miles or so down to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Keele. We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

We also saw Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX going towards Stoke.

Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

We saw E-Zec patient transport YJ16 GHD going towards Stoke.

E-Zec patient transport YJ16 GHD in Fenton

For tea Matthew had burger and beans followed by a cheesecake. After tea Matthew went out to the pub in a car. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Etruria Road. We stopped at the pub on the corner and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew then had a glass of Coke and piece of lemon meringue pie. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off onto Etruria Road and we joined the Westbound A53. We ran to Etruria and we got on the Southbound A500. We ran down to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. He 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 Chester / Basford 20-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DG10 VMJ	Fenton	Chester	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Chester	Kidsgrove	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out for tea with mum and dad. 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 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we saw it was Z Carz DG10 VMJ to Chester. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52 and under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. At Junction 20 we went Westwards along the M56 At junction 15 we went Southwards down the M53 and forwards onto the A56. We then ran into the North end of Chester and we went on the clockwise ring road. We joined the Eastbound A51 and we went up Tarvin Road and around the one way system before going eastwards along the A5115. we stopped for dinner at The Peacock. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake. Highlights of the bus sightings included Stagecoach Merseyside 47517. When it was time to return we got back on board Z Carz DG10 VMJ. We set of along the A5115 and forwards onto the A51. We ran Westwards to the ring road and then we went anti-clockwise around to the A56. We ran North up to the M53 and we went North one junction to the M56. We got onto the Eastbound M56 as far as the A556 and then we went down to the A50. We travelled South through Knutsford. We continued to Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. At Kidsgrove we got off the bus to go shopping in Tesco Matthew did some shopping and when we finished we returned to Fenton on Z Carz DG10 VMJ. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. In the residential unit Matthew chilled out on his computer whilst he waited for us to arrive. Whilst wait we saw Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX going towards Hanley.

Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

We also saw Autocabs SA57 GOJ going towards Longton.

Autocabs SA57 GOJ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC going towards Longton.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

Later on we saw Intercity SV07 VLD going towards Longton.

Intercity SV07 VLD in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67602 in Fenton

We saw new arrival in the area First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Newcastle

First Potteries 67651 in Fenton

In the yard was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Mum and dad arrived and we got ready to go out for tea. We set up a Christmas tree and some Christmas decorations. 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 onto the A52. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. We ran 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 Coke 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 D&G Bus 40 on a #2 to Hanley. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we left the pub and went to 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 left onto the private road on which the baths are situated and we dropped mum off outside the baths. We turned around and we ran back to City Road. We turned left and we saw Harry Shaw's TIL 6715. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew emptied his bin into a bin bag. had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Abbey Hulton / Newcastle 05-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Abbey Hulton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63100	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67633	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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 67636 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Christchurch Street and up to the day centre. In the morning Matthew had communication skills and used the computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage rolls followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went to his trampoline class. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto the A52 and headed towards the railway station. We continued along the A52 over Joiners Square roundabout and past the Limekiln Bank junction and forwards into Abbey Hulton. We turned right onto Abbots Road and we stopped at the sports centre. we also saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DWD. Matthew used the toilets before having a session on the trampoline and getting his level 2 certificate. we saw silver minibus MF57 OBT. When it was time to go back we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the return journey. We set off onto Abbots Road and left onto Leek Road. We continued through Limekiln Bank junction and forwards to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We did this to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to return to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and us his computer. We saw Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX heading towards Hanley.

Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by cake. After tea Matthew returned to his room briefly where we saw Roseville EJ61 VGZ going towards Hanley.

Roseville EJ61 VGZ in Fenton

We also saw Intercity BJ07 HXD going towards Longton.

Intercity BJ07 HXD in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out on the bus to Newcastle. We set off on foot onto City Road and we waited at the bus stop outside the flats Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Harry Shaws coach WX53 WFP on the Reese Heath college contract.

Harry Shaws WX53 WFP in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 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 we walked along Hassell Street and we turned right onto the High Street. We went into the pub and Matthew went to the toilets. Matthew than had a glass of Coke. Matthew also had a few biscuits. We then walked back down the High Street and left onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station to wait for the bus back station. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw First Potteries 67604 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67604 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67633 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67633 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 out of the bus station and we ran onto Barracks Road. We turned right at Jubilee roundabout onto the A53 and we ran around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street and into Hartshill. We ran through the village and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop in Church Street we continued into Fenton up the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and near to the top we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road and we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room on his computer. Matthew also watched television in his room and then had a bath. Later on Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Crewe 23-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NX13 XDH	Fenton	Stone Aldi	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NX13 XDH	Stone Aldi	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
HK57 LFY	Fenton	Crewe	Charter	Z Carz
HK57 LFY	Crewe	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Crewe later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Aldi in Stone on Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we went through the lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. At the roundabout we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran down to Hanford where we joined the Southbound A34. We ran through Hanford and Trentham and we continued South through Tittensor and Darlaston and to the West of Stone town centre. We crossed the Eccleshall Road and we turned right into the supermarket. Matthew did his shopping and brought his weeks food shopping. Once we had finished we returned to the day centre in Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we ran along the Western edge of Stone up to Darlaston. We continued North through Tittensor and Trentham and up into Hanford. We ran under the A500 into Trent Vale and we turned right onto London Road. We ran into the West End and we turned left onto Penkhull New Road. We ran up the hill into Penkhull and at the roundabout we turned right onto St Thomas Place. We turned left onto Princes Road and we stopped at the soft play area. We ran tot the end of Princes Street and we joined the A52. We ran down into Stoke and we went around the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line and and we ran up City Road. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a Manchester Tart. In the the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. when it was tinme to go back to the residential unit Matthew went on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room on his computer. We saw D&G Bus 113 on 'The Orange ONE' service to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

We also saw Jayjay's Travel Ford minibus PO58 XFX heading towards Stoke.

Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

Due to a few issues, Matthew ended up not going to visit uncle Dave today. Matthew went out for tea on Z Carz minibus HK57 LFY. 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 onto the A52. We went under the railway line and then we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran north under the A34 and M6 and we wheeled around to the West. South of Crewe we turned right onto David Whitby Way. We turned left onto the A532 and we ran towards the railway station, stopping at the new Farmhouse Inns pub. Matthwe went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by Giant Chocolate Éclair. When Matthew had finished eating we returned to Fenton on Z Carz HK57 LFY. We set off onto the A532 and we ran Eastwards along to the next roundabout. We ran Southwards down David Whitby Way and we turned left onto the Eastbound A500. We ran under the M6 and A34 and we continued Southwards into Stoke. We left the A500 onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line and onto City Road. we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew then 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 / Hanley 22-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NX13 XDH	Fenton	YMCA Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NX13 XDH	YMCA Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PO61 JXD	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Autocabs
DS57 OMK	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to the YMCA on Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH. we set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we went sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and left again onto Harding Road and to our destination. In the YMCA Matthew played football with his peers. After Matthew had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH. We set off onto Harding Road and we turned left onto the Parkway. We continued onto Ridgeway Road and then we turned left onto Boughey Road. We joined the A52 and we ran close to the railway station and towards Stoke. We tuned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chill out on his computer. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

We also saw Lucky Seven PK08 GFO running towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven PK08 GFO in Fenton

Later we saw Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX going towards Stoke.

Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a slice of cake. After tea Matthew went out to the disco in a Autocabs minibus PO61 JXD. We set off down City Road and we turned right onto Elsing Street and right again onto Hallam Street. We turned left onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. At Buckbnall we ran forwards onto the A5009 and through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Matthew then spent a couple of hours dancing with friends. When it was time to return to Fenton we got in a Intercity minibus DS57 OMK. We set off along Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. At the lights we ran forwards onto the A52. At Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street. At the end we turned right onto City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to chill out and use his computer. He then had a slice of cheesecake. Matthew then 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 / Congleton 11-01-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Festival Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Festival Park	Cobridge	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Cobridge	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DX65 DMO	Bentilee	Congleton	Charter	Meadows
DX65 DMO	Congleton	Bentilee	Charter	Meadows

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew then sat in his room to wait for his bus to appear. A few minutes later we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU arrive to take Matthew to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We set off onto the A5272 and we ran Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down the hill into Longton. We went around the one-way system and we crossed over the A50 onto the A5035. We then ran through Dresden. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into new Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning onto the A5035. We turned left into Church Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road and we we saw Stanton's of Stoke SFZ 7846. We crossed over the A50 and we went through the traffic lights to Heron Street. We followed the road onto Station Bridge Road and then onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Morrison's in Festival Park on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we got onto the A52. At the traffic light we went onto Station Road and we turned right at the end onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and into Hanley and onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran to the end and then we turned left onto Etruria Road. We crossed under the A53 and into Festivel Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive and we ran up to the car park. Matthew went shopping and brought Pizza. When we had finished we returned Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Greyh9und Way and at the end we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We then turn right onto Grange Street and right onto Church Terrace. We stopped at the church and Matthew did some crafts. Matthew also had a slice of Cake. We then got back Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey back to Fenton. We set off onto Waterloo Road and we ran back down Greyhound Way into Festival Park. We stopped at McDonalds to pick up some. We continued along Ridgehouse Drive and then we went onto the Westbound A53. We turned left onto the A500 and we ran South to Stoke. We came off the A500 and onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When we got back Matthew had Pizza for dinner followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. When it was time to go back to respite Matthew got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we got onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the A500. We ran South to Hanford and then we turned left onto the A34. We turned left onto Church lane and then right onto Wilson Road. At the end we went left onto New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #22 to Newcastle. We dropped off another service user and then we contnued onto the A5035. We ran up through Dresden to Longton. As Bridgewood Street is closed we got onto Anchor Road via Chadwick Street, Uttoxeter Road and Sutherland Road. We turned right onto Anchor Rad and we ran up the hill through Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran West to Bentilee and to respite. Once Matthew got back he spent some time in his room watch the other buses come and go. One of the other buses was Jayjay's Travel FP58 URX.

Jayjay's Travel FP58 URX in Bentilee

We also saw First Potteries 53208 on a #13 to Adderley Green.

First Potteries 53208 in Bentilee

Matthew went out for tea tonight. Transport for the trip was Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off onto the A5272 and we followed the road through Bucknall and we saw First Potteries 41496 on a #11 to Newcastle. We continued through Northwood. We ran up the hill into Birches Head and we continued along the A5272 into Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We continued to the end of the road and then we turned right onto the A527. We did this road through Knypersley and Biddulph and forwards into Congleton town centre. We ran through the town along Mills Street and West Street. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran past Astbury Mere and then turned right onto Padgbury Lane and to the pub. Matthew had an all day breakfast followed by chocolate fudge cake. When it was time to go home we returned back to respite on Meadows DX65 DMO. We set off Northwards up Padgbury Lane and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran down to the A34 and we ran Northwards a couple of junction up the the A54. We ran into the town centre and then we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Biddulph and Knyppersley and Brindley Ford and we climbed the hill to Chell. We turned left onto the A5272 ans we ran Southwards through Smallthorne, Sneyd Green and birches Head.We followed the road to the left down the hill through Northwood and onto Limekiln Bank. We joined the A52 for a short while into Bucknall and then we turned right onto the A5272 into Bentilee. Once back at respite Matthew watched some television and chilled out. Later on Matthew had a bath. After his bath he had toast for supper and then went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 27-09-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67637	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew was also coming home today after a stay in respite. Whilst he waited to go to his day service he took pictures of the other buses arriving. The first one was Stanton's of Stoke minibus WR58 LHY.

Stantons of Stoke WR58 LHY in Bentilee

Also seen was Jayjay's Travel white Ford minibus FP58 URX.

Jayjay's Travel FP58 URX in Bentilee

Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Bentilee

we set off onto the A5272 ans we ran through Bentilee up to Adderley Green. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran down the hill towards Longton. We cut through the side Streets into Foley and onto Clarence Road. We turned ritgh onto King Street and we ran down through Fenton onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew watched a DVD. For dinner Matthew had Chicken & Potatoes followed by cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went out for a walk. We set off onto Christchurch street and we walked over to Temple Street. We turned left onto Watkin Street where we saw Z Carz minibus YE52 UZX.

Z Carz YE52 UZX in Fenton

We walked through to the railway line and up to Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we went into the park. Matthew spent some time on the swing before we set off back. We walked onto Smithpool Road and we turned into the back street behind Welby Street and forwards onto Crawford Street. We continued onto Clifton Street and onto Christchurch Street before returning to the day centre. When it was time to go home we got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We turned into Ripon Road and left into Finstock Avenue. Matthew got home around 15:00. Matthew had toast and a glass of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67637. A few minutes later and fight on time, First Potteries 67637 turned the corner as expected.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We joined the Westbound A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we passed First Potteries 67640 on a #22 to Longton. At the Trentham Hotel we saw an unidentified Daish Holiday coach. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we passed First Potteries 42554 on the #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We climbed the bill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale. Harpfields Road was still inaccessible from the A34 due to roadworks, so we continued North and we turned right into Keelings Road. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we turned into the City General hospital and we saw First Potteries 32056 on a #25 to Hanley, ABC Supreme SB56 SKV and First Potteries 67631 on the final #22 turn. We rejoined the A34 and we traveled North about 1/2 mile passing Skills coach SIL 7028. we got up and got off the bus and crossed over the road to the central reservation. before we crossed over the other half of the road we saw D&G 109 on a #9 to Clayton.

D&G 109 in Newcastle

We finished crossing the road and we walked back towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:15 and we ran along Occupation Street and Victoria Road. We turned right onto West Street and left onto marsh Parade. We turned left onto the A52 and into Newcastle. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned into Ironmarket and we parked up. Matthew was going to the Arnold Machin for tea. We sat down and Matthew had a burger & fries washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. After we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet. we left the pub and we got in the car and we drove up to the Jubilee roundabout. We turned right onto Barracks Street and past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 32057 on a #25 service. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale and Hanford into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and the Daish Holidays coach was still parked up at the Trentham Hotel. we got back home just before 20:00. We spent the evening writing the Blog and looking at pictures wehad taken during this last week. Matthew went to be around 23:30... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Longton 22-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63171	Longton Interchange	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DX65 DMO	Benitlee	Cheadle	Charter	Meadows
DX65 DMO	Cheadle	Benitlee	Charter	Meadows

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. There was still refurbishment work going on there. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. whilst Matthew was waiting for his on transport to turn up we saw Jayjay's Travel minibus FP58 URX.

Jayjay's Travel FP58 URX in Bentilee

A few minutes later Matthew transport appeared and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We set off onto Dividy Road and we ran down to Bucknall where we joined the A52. We followed the road around to the left and we ran into Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left and we ran up Victoria Road to the top of the hill. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew walked to Tesco. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we crossed Station Bridge Road and and we forwards onto the path the runs along the bottom of pit hill. We crossed over the A50 link Road and we went under the railway bridge and we followed the path adjacent to the railway line that runs up to Longton, past the back of the new TK Maxx building. We crossed over baths Road and we went into Tesco to buy the ingredients to make some almond slice. When we had finished we walked over to the Longton Interchange to catch a bus back to Fenton. The bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63171. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down. The bus set off out of the Interchange and onto baths Road. We turned right under the railway and we went onto King Street. We ran down through Foley into Fenton and we carried on to City Road. We got up and off the bud near to Philpots and we walked around the corner onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. Matthew did some baking and for dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by almond slices the he had just baked. In the afternoon Matthew spent time in the sensory room and using the computer. When it was time to go home home we got back on board shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped another service user off before returning onto New Inn Lane. We re-joined he A5035 and we ran out of Trentham in Blurton. We carried on through Dresden and into Longton. We crossed the A50 and we went past the Gladstone Pottery Museum and over Uttoxeter Road. we went onto Bridgewood Street and then left onto Forrester Road. At the end we turned right onto Anchor Road. We climbed the hill and then over the other side into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we went left onto the A5272 and we ran into Bentilee. After Matthew returned to respite he went out for tea. Matthew went in a Meadows minibus DX65 DMO. We set off along Dividy Road and in Adderley Green we crossed the roundabout onto park Hall Road. At Weston Coyney we crossed over the A520 onto Caverwall Road. We carried on through Caverswall and onto School Lane and we joined the A521. We ran through Blythe Bridge over the railway line and we carried on to Cheadle. we parked up in town and we went to the Wetherspoons for tea. After using the toilet Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake, all washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating we run back Meadows DX65 DMO to Bentilee the opposite way that we came. We traveled back down the A521 Blythe Bridge to Meir and we went through Caverswall, across the A520 onto Park Hall Road and forwards onto Dividy Road and back to respite. Later on Matthew watched television and used his computer. He then had a bath and got ready for bed. For supper Matthew had toast, before going to bed around 23:00... Mark