Trip to Hanley / Trentham 05-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going for tea. 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 Lucky Seven KE54 ARM.

Lucky Seven KE54 ARM in Fenton

Also seen was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

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 149 on a #40 to Longton. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 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 Street 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 ans 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 and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries Shopping centre. We went into the market hall and we went to Terry's cafe for something to eat. Matthew had a burger and chips with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed out onto Tontine Square and on to Piccadilly. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we went to the museum. After a quick walk around there we walked up John Street to the bus station. We went into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw Arriva Midlands 2974 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We stood in the bus station and we waited for a bud to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele. We set off 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. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer whilst he waited for us to come and pick him up for tea. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

We arrived to pick him and we got ready before going downstairs to the car. we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 We went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran thtough the West End into Oak Hill. We continued into Trent Vale and we joined the Southbound A34. We saw ABC Supreme KX08 UXE. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we continued to the roundabout at Trentham Gardens. We did a u-turn at the roundabout we ran Northwards up to The Poachers Cottage. As we pulled up outside the pub we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Hanley. We parked up and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we ordered food. Matthew had some shredded carrot on a small bread roll for his salad course. He also had a mixed grill was down with a glass of Pepsi. Highlights of the bus sightings during the meal included First Potteries 37160 on a #101 to Hanley. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we turned right onto Allerton Road. We ran to the end we turned left on to Trentley Road. We turned right onto New Inn Lane and we ran to the end. We joined the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Blurton. We turned left onto Church Road and we ran forwards onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and up the other side into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and he took a can of Irn Bru with him. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 12-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67601	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU outside the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

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 outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew did some baking, but first he went to the shop to get some supplies. We walked onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative Food store. After buying some shop we walked along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. Matthew made a chocolate cake. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew did some cleaning in the yard of the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and wait for me to come and pick him up. I turned up around 14:30 and I came up to help Matthew get ready to leave. We got hings ready and we left the residential unit just after 15:00. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross where we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:10. When we got home Matthew had toast and a can of Pepsi Cola. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67660 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67601 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67601 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Trentham. As we turned right into New Inn Lane we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We ran up the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We ran down Church Lane We continued down onto the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we ran into Trent Vale where we saw Newcastle School HJ60 KXH. We turned right into Harpfields Road and saw First Potteries 67657 on the final #22 turn. We continued forwards on Hilton Road and we turned into the hospital. We ran through and we saw First Potteries 32632 on a #25 to Hanley and ABC Supreme KX08 UXE. We turned right onto the A34 passing Newcastle School CN67 TMV. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Behind us First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele

First Potteries 32639 in Newcastle

We crossed over the road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32630 in Newcastle

We walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off just after 17:40 and we ran down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ parked up in the retail park. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we turned left onto Little-Field. We ran forwards onto Collin Road. We turned right onto Trent Valley Road and we turned right onto London Road. We ran down to the A34 and we turned right and into the pub car park. We walked into the pub and sat down out our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Poteries 65026 on a #101 to Stafford and silver minibus LL14 YTB. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the A500 at Hanford. We went North up the A500 to Sideway and we went Eastwards along the A50 passing an KWS executive coach XJZ 3715 going the other way. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Meir Park / Newcastle 10-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65041	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Meir Park, Tesco superstore	6A	First Potteries
63175	Meir Park, Whittle Road	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
67632	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Grandma'a house, Blurton and to the pub later. The #23A was still being diverted due to Grove Road being closed at Heron Cross. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting to go to the day centre. We saw First Potteries 67642 on a #11 to Newcastle. When it was time to go out we set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. Near to the day centre we saw Z Carz LV59 DZC.

Z Carz LV59 DZC in Fenton

We carried on to the day centre. In the morning Matthew set off on foot to the bus stop to catch a bus to Meir Park. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over city Road and onto Fountain Street. We followed the road around onto William Street and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the road to the bus stop near to Subway. We waited at the bus stop for a short while for the next bus to Blythe Bridge. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65041. We got on the bus and we booked to Meir Park and sat down. The bus set off up Victoria Road. We continued onto City Road and forwards onto King street we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and then we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we headed up the hill to Rough Close and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and then left onto Lysander Road. We ran around the Meir Park estate and over the roundabout to Tesco where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to Tesco to do some shopping. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We then went out and across the road to catch a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63175. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lysander Road and around the estate. After nearly completng the loop we turned right onto Whitestone Road. We turned right onto Grindley Lane and we ran up the hill to Rough Close. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we ran down the hill to Meir. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A50. We ran fast down to Normacot and we came off the A50 onto Uttoxeter Road. We came into Longton and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto Commerce Street and then we turned right onto The Strand. After a brief stop in Longton we continued down to the railway bridge and then we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley to Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre were we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We continued to Christchurch Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle service. We Walked down Masterson Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. After picking some chips up from the chip shop we walked back up Temple Street onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had Sausage Chips and gravy followed by cake and custard. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Albert Square and onto Gimson Street, We turned left onto Christchurch Street and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew set off on foot back to the day centre. We walked along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. We then returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to find I was already waiting for him. Out of the window we saw Afford Rent-a-car MK67 UER. We got Matthew's things ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. Once we were ready we went downstairs to go back to Blurton. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS outside the OSSMA. We got back to the house around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of orange Fanta. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road and we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GEU heading into Blurton.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GEU in Blurton

The bus was a few minutes late tonight, and whilst we waited we saw a few other buses. Firstly we saw blue minibus HG15 ECL going towards the A5035.

HG15 ECL in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

We also saw OSSMA minibus HX11 EOL going towards Trentham.

OSSMA HX11 EOL in Blurton

Around 10 minutes later the bus to Newcastle appeared. It was First Potteries 67632 on a #22 to Newcastle sporting a poppy on the front.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and as we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw an unidentified North East Irizar coach parked up by the trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we passed First Potteries 67155 on a #21A. We entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we saw Hanford Manor SV09 ZYH & white minibus BU07 KGV. We joined the A34 and we saw Paul's of Stoke P302 VWR and St Aidan's Catholic Academy BU54 MWX in a garage. As we headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed Free Spirits YX56 DJD heading towards Trentham and First Potteries 67604 on the final #22 to Longton. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus KX08 UXE. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67632 as it carried on towards Newcastle bus station.

First Potteries 67632 in Newcastle

We walked towards the crossing and we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #25 to Hanley. We crossed over the A34 and we continued up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 17:40. We set off onto Victoria Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme HM16 XPS going Southwards & First Potteries 37156 on a #22 to Longton and First Potteries 37157 on a #101 to Stafford. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and Stoke and we returned South down the A500 and into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we returned down onto the Northbound A500. We turned right on the Southbound A500 and at Sideway We went Eastwards along the A50. We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we ran Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got home around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Winsford / Newcastle 04-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Winsford	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Winsford	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63097	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Blurton later. We learnt had been partially stripped of seats inside for conversion to a mobile home. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63177 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. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set of onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound along the A53. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through Basford into Newcastle. We ran arund the one-way system and at the roundabout we went straight across onto the A52. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran North through Cross Heath. We turned left onto the B5500 and into Chesterton. We ran up Crackley bank and through Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we joined the Northbound A34 again. We travelled North to the Toby Carvery and we went straight on towards Rode Heath. We ran North upto the A50 and we continued North to Holmes Chapel. Just South of the town we joined the Westbound A54 and we ran over the M6 and into Middlewich. We continued West out of town and into Winsford. We crossed over the river and into the town and up the hill. We stopped at the Queens Arms for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a can of Coke. Matthew had a Fried buttermilk chicken burger with fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we got back in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey home. We set off Nothwards up Dene Drive and we turned right onto the A54. We ran Eastwards out of Winsford and we crossed over the River Weaver before running up the hill. We continued Eastwards along the A54 through Middlewich and over the M6. We continued to the edge of Congleton. We ran North up the A34 and we turned right onto the A54. We ran through the centre of town and then we continued onto the A527. We ran past the railway station and around Biddulph past the new KFC. We continued South through Brown Lees and Knypersley down to Brindley Ford. We continued through Chell and down through Pitshill and North of Tunstall. We continued down the hill into the Chatterley Valley and we joined the Southbound A500. We travelled South for around 3 miles to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill an we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and wait for me to pick him up. A short while later I turned up. Matthew transferred his pictures onto his camera and grabbed his bag and batteries. We said goodbye to his friends and then we headed home. We ran onto Christchurch Street and we ran to the end. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 15:20. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & burdock. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Trent vale as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67650 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus appeared around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We passed First Potteries 67152 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane. We entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus KX08 UXE & First Potteries 43875 on the final #22 turn. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus.

First Potteries 63097 in Newcastle

Once we had crossed over the A34 we continued up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 17:30. We set off onto Occupation Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale. As we approached the pub we saw Leons Coaches 223 going Northwards. We stopped at the pub and we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 37158 on a #101 to Stafford, ABC Supreme HN16 XPS going Southwards & First Potteries 67648 on a #22 to Newcastle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Blurton / Newcastle 09-06-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67636	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Blurton later and also to Newcastle to visit Grandma. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day centre we saw Z Carz YJ53 WPD going towards Heron Cross. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some baking and made cupcakes. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by lemon slice. In the afternoon Matthew went to JTF. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road where we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 270. At the roundabout we turned right by KFC and we walked down to JTF. Matthew did some shopping and brought me a present for Fathers day which is next weekend. After Matthew had done his shopping we set off back down City Road and we stopped at Lifestyle Express where Matthew brought can of Coke. After we had finished shopping there we crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and Matthew brought a Bottle of dandelion & Burdock. We carried on back to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went back up to his room to wait for me to arrive to pick him up. Whilst waiting we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus SO57 OKE.

Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE in Fenton

When I turned up we put a few things that he needed in his bag and we also took to Blurton my present and some of the cakes Matthew had made earlier. We set off in the car onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield drive and we got back to Blurton around 15:15. When we got home we put the phone on charge which we had found was totally flat. We had planned to go to Grandma's on the 15:56 which I had seen earlier and was booked to be First Potteries 67636. Just before 16:00 we set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw something very unusual... First Potteries Scania Omnicity 65005 was on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 65005 in Blurton

A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67636 as expected.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We passed First Potteries 67151 on a #21A to the gtrentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill behind First Potteries 67151 which was now on a #21A to Hanley. We entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw Caudwell Construction DV12 JVY. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road we continued onto Hilton Road and we saw D&G 159 on a 'Nines' service to Clayton. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus KX08 UXE. We turned right onto the A34, passing First Potteries 32634 on a #25 to Hanley, and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. We saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Newcastle

We started to cross over the A34 and we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 service to Keele.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle

Once we had crossed over the A34 we continued up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 17:30. We set off onto Occupation Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale. We stopped at the pub and we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65037/65039 on a #101 to Stafford, Exclusive Holidays coach EX55 HOL & First Potteries 32650 on a #22 to Longton. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave via Trentham. We ran down the A34 and we went under the A500. We turned left onto Allerton Road and then right onto Trently Road. We turned right onto New Inn Lane and then left onto Pacific Drive. We dropped a few thing off on Pacific Drive and Constance Avenue before onto New Inn Lane. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway line into Blurton. We turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran down past the Bet365 stadium and onto the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we dropped something off. We turned right onto Ripon Road and we turned left onto Pembridge Road. We dropped something off and we turned right into Newbury Grove. We got home around 19:10. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 21-02-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67641	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 and his new residential. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a bacon sandwich and orange juice for breakfast. 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 Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we Turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went swimming. We set off onto Christchurch Street and onto Masterson Street. We crossed over Smithpool Road and we continued onto Ashworth Street. We turned right onto Napier Street and we crossed over the railway line before going along the private road to the swimming baths. Matthew had a swim and then walked back along the road onto City Road. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by some Vienetta. In the afternoon we went to see the new residential unit. Matthew had a look around and took some pictures of the rooms. Afterwards Matthew walked to the pub along Christchurch Street. Matthew then went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After gwe left the pub Matthew went for a short walk around on Masterson Street, Watkin Street and Temple Street. We stop at the Co-operative store and Matthew brought can of Coke. We then walked back to the day centre. When it was time to go home Matthew got back on board 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 travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road. We went forwards onto Church Road and 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 got home just before 15:00. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a glass of cherryade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 15:56 to Newcastle. Matthew had seen the bus earlier in the day and it was First Potteries 67641. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67642 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67641 as expected.

First Potteries 67641 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #21A to Hanley. We ran up the hill and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and e turned left into Church Lane. We joined the A34 and we saw ABC Supreme KX13 DZL running South. We then headed into Trent Vale passing First Potteries 67632 on the fianl #22 turn and First Potteries 67153 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued onto Hilton Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme KX08 UXE and First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67641 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67641 in Newcastle

Once we got off the bus we set off along the A34 and we saw D&G 160 on a 'Nines' service to Clayton.

D&G 160 in Newcastle

At the crossing we crossed over to the middle of the A34 where we saw First Potteries 32635 on a #25 service to Hanley.

First Potteries 32635 in Newcastle

We continued crossing over the A34 and we walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:20. We set off onto Occupation Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto West Street and left onto Marsh Parade. We joined the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We joined Shelton New Road and we turned left by Twyfords and we ran into Etruria. We went under the A53 before joining the eastbound carriageway. We climbed the hill up through Cobridge and onto Sandbach Road. We ran into Smallthorne via Sneyd Hill. We crossed the roundabouts and we ran down Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Fell Street and right onto Coseley Street where we dropped something off. we went forwards onto Duddell Road to drop something off. We then rejoined Chell Heath Road where we saw D&G 49 running empty. We turned right onto Ford Green Road and we ran up the hill. We ran around Saturn Road, Mars Street and Jupiter Street and we stopped again. We ran back up to Smallthorne Roundabout and we turned left onto High Lane. We had something to pick up in Northwood, so we turned left onto Northam Road. We ran forwards onto Chorlton Road. We turned right onto Birches Head Road and forwards onto Town Road. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran down the hill through Northwood and onto Bucknall New Road. At the light we continued onto the A52 and we turned right onto the A5272. We stopped in Bentilee to drop something off and then we returned down the A5272 to Bucknall. We joined the A52 and at the lights we followed the A52 to the left. We ran forwards to Joiners Square and turned left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We stopped at McDonalds to pick up Matthews tea and then we continued along Victoria Road to the top. We turned right onto the A50 link road and then right onto the Westbound A50. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. When we got back Matthew ate his McDonalds, which was a cheeseburger, fries and chicken nuggets washed down with a Coke. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark