Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 24-09-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63114	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65004	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
63177	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67699	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
63099	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also having a party for a friend later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

For dinner Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. After tea Matthew went back into his room before we went out. We saw Premier Travel SF64 EKC going towards Stoke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63114 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. Matthew then took a picture of First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65004 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran into Hanley and into the bus station. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 63177 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line. We crossed over the A500. entering 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. Once through the hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Coaches KX13 DZL and First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Longton. 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. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 67653 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67653 in Newcastle bus station

After a short while we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67699 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran into Hanley and into the bus station. Once in the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. We waited for a bus to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted in Longton. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we continued onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer. Later on we went downstairs for a visit. We had brought party food and we set up in the garden. We lit the candles and Matthew sang happy birthday for the friend on a video call before blowing out of the candles. Matthew ate his party food and listened to music. After the visit we went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 13-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47520	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67662	Newcastle BS	Audley, Council Offices	4	First Potteries
51	Audley, Council Offices	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G
67658	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, Fourth Avenue	4A	First Potteries
67651	Kidsgrove, Queen Street	Hanley BS	7	First Potteries
44514	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and later on he was going out for a carvery. 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 DN03 WKK parked up nearby.

Temple Street church DN03 WKK in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

In the morning Matthew chilled out. For dinner Matthew went to KFC. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and we turned right. At KFC Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished in KFC we set off to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 and we saw ABC Supreme KX13 DZL. 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. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #101 to Stafford. Our bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67662 on a #4 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Audley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52 and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Brymbo Road. We travelled through the industrial estate and we turned right onto Holditch Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto London Road. we ran pas the site of where Lidl would like to put a new store somewhere in Chesterton. At the next roundabout we went North up the B5500 and through Chesterton. We turned right onto Crackley bank and we ran a few hundred yard before turning left onto Birch House Road. We turned right onto Holly Road and we ran to the top. We turned left onto Cedar Road and we ran Westwards to the B5500. We travelled North out into the open countryside to a junction. At the junction we turned left Megacre and we ran up into Wood Lane village. We ran around the village along High Street and right onto Apedale Road. We turned right onto Church Street and right again onto Woodcroft. At the end we turned onto Megacre and we returned back to the B5500. We continued Westwards into Bignall End and then forwards into the centre of Audley village where we decided to get off the bus. Once off the bus in the centre of Audley we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 51 on a #1A to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards out of Audley and we ran through and we continued onto Hugher Wall Road. we ran forwards onto Rye Hills and through Miles Green. We continued onto Heathcote Road and we ran forwards into Alsagers Bank. We turned right onto Scot Hay Road and we ran Southwards through Scot Hay. We turned left onto Scot Hay Road and we ran into Silverdale. We turned right onto Peebles Road and left onto Bath Road. We turned left onto Malvern Avenue and we ran forwards onto Buxton Avenue. We re-joined Scot Hay Road and we ran through the centre of Silverdale. We ran along the High Street and forwards onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the B5368 and we ran through Knutton. We ran past Morrison into Milehouse and we turned right onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the bus garage and we veered left onto London Road. We turned left onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Kidsgrove. Short time later we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. We got on the bus and we booked to Kidsgrove before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Liverpool Road and we ran turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we ran to the corner where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then magcally teleported to the other side of town to wait for the #7 to Hanley. A short time later the bus arrived and it was First Potteries 67651 on a #7 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. We set off onto King Street and we turned left Heathcote Street and we ran forwards onto Attwood Street. We ran forwards onto Whitehill Road and we turned left onto Whitehill Road. We turned left onto Galleys Bank and right onto Newchapel Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Pennyfields Road and we turned right onto High Street. We ran through Packmoor and we continued onto Turnhurst Road. We turned left onto the A527 and at the roundabout we turned right onto High Lane. We ran through to Smallthorne roundabout and we continued long the A5272 through Sneyd Green. We ran into Hanley along Town Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto Quadrant Road. We ran forwards onto Stafford Road and we went past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We then need to get back to Fenton so we decided to do a #23. We walked down the bottom end of the bus station and we saw dud First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road And we ran down Cauldon Road into Shelton. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and forwards onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill and we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses from his window whilst he waited for us to come and pick him up. We saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXA going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXA in Fenton

Work has now started to replace the fence with a wall. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Around 16:30 we came to pick Matthew up. After getting ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran through Etruria and Longport and up to the A34 junction. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran up the mile or so into Talke Pitts and we followed the A34 to the right. We stopped at the pub and we went inside Matthew went to the toilet. We waited to be seated and had a glass of Coke whilst we chose the meal. Matthew had a carvery with roast potatoes and carrots followed by Chocolate fudge cake with custard. We set off down the A34 and we followed it to the left. We ran through Talke and we continued Southwards down the A34 through Chesterton into Newcastle. We turned left on to Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 Newcastle / Hanley 15-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
112	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G
63113	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
47520	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
67151	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWW heading towards Stoke.

Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWW in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We crossed over Christchurch Street and we went through the alleyway onto the carpark. We walked behind the Co-operative food store and through to the day centre. In the morning we went out on foot to catch the bus to Hanley. We set off onto Baker Street and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX going towards Heron Cross.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We continued onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a First Bus bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Sandford Hill Primary School DK68 BWV. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 112 before it continued onto Wood Lane.

D&G 112 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley. We cut through from the bus station onto High Street and we visited the Restored Furniture shop. We continued up High Street and we went in the Dougie Mac charity shop. We continued up to Merrial Street and we visited Oakland Recruitment. Afterwards we cut through onto Ironmarket and down Castle Walk and back to the bus station. Once at the bus station we waited for a bus back towards Longton. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63113 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63113

We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds where we saw ABC Supreme KX13 DZL on a hospital staff shuttle. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34 where we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive where we stopped to wait time. After a short wait we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished dinner we walked up the Strand visiting the charity shops. We went to Betthel, Dougie Mac and we crossed over the road to visit Age UK. We walked into the Bennett Precinct and we visited Cash Converters and Select Fashions. We walked through the precinct onto Market street and we saw Z Carz KE03 JXC. We went to Scope and the sewing shop. We walked around the corner onto Transport Lane and we crossed over the Strand to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 47520 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site. we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned rlight onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Stafford Street. We visited Wilko and we did some of the weekly shop. Afterwards we walked up Tontine Street and we visited the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. Afterwards we walked onto Tontine Square and we visit The Works. We walked over to Primark and we did some more shopping. We walked into the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we visited JD Sports and The Canvass Hut. After visiting WH Smiths we went downstairs onto Town Road and we waited for a taxi. We booked a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Town Road. We followed the one-way system onto Huntbach Street and we turned right onto Meigh Street. We turned right onto Burton Place and left onto Goodson Street. We turned left onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and as it was busy we turned left onto Derby Street. We turned right onto Eastwood Road and we ran down to the A52. We turned right towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. 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 16-03-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67658	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential 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 the weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Z Carz KE03 JXC going towards Heron Cross. When it was time to go out we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Chrsitchurch Street. We saw Intercity WF07 FFG on Gimson Street. We carried on to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did baking and made cakes. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Albert Square and we saw blue minibus DE02 WKT. We continued onto Christchurch Street and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub all afternoon and afterwards retirned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit to wait unril it was time to go back to Blurton. Matthew went up to his room to use the comnputer and chill out. Whilst we waited we saw Harry Shaws BF15 LBO going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaws BF15 LBO in Fenton

I turned up to pick Matthew up and Matthew got his pictures back on to his camera to take back to Blurton. Once we were ready we we went downstairs to the car. Just before 15:00 we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50 and we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23A to Newstead. Behind us was Z Carz YJ62 RCO. We continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive past the new build house and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS outside the school. We got home around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and Irn Bru. 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 at the bus stop we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63096 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw Lucky Seven VX63 WYK

Lucky Seven VX63 WYK in Blurton

A few minutes later our bus came around the corner. It was First Potteries 67658 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67658 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham and we s. We turned right into we saw Strathmore EU16 ENO in the industrial estate. We also passed white minibus HK58 ECC. We crossed into Trentham and we saw Stanton's of Stoke BV16 PBO. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we passed First Potteries 67157 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We ran up the hill into Hanford. Due to roadworks in Hanford instead of turning left into Wilson Road we ran down Mayne Street down to the A34. We crossed under the A500 and we saw Newcastle School HG62 XDB and First Potteries 63174 on the final #22 turn. We headed into Trent Vale and we passed 65038 on a #101 to Stafford. We turned right into Harpfields Road and forwards on Hilton Road passing D&G 159 on a #9 to Biddulph. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme FV07 UCG, & E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY. We turned right onto the A34 and we could see First Potteries 32627 ahead of us on a #25 to Keele. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road we headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. Around 18:00 we set off onto Victoria Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Keele. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale and we saw GC14 OOE by the club. We carried on down the A34 and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme white minibus KX13 DZL going Northwards. We also saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500, passing Alfa 61 going the opposite way. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and 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 saw Lightning Travel BX04 VKL at the Lightning house. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road where we saw School's Out YG58 WFS. 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 Joiners Square / Newcastle 29-09-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	charter	Shelton Care Group
67636	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. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some cooking and made spaghetti and bolognese. For dinner Matthew had a chicken burger and fries from KFC. In the afternoon we went to the pub on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63171 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and Harry Shaws TIL 6715. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left at Joiners Square roundabout and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road. We stopped near to the health centre and we got up got off the bus to walk down to the residential unit. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to wait for me to pick him up. When I came Matthew got his pictures onto his camera and we took his spaghetti home. As we got in the car we saw Lucky Seven DK11 BVX. 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. As we waited to cross over the A50 we saw Stoke City Academy WG58 CZO. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to the house around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Irn Bru. 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 the bus we saw E-zec patient transport minibus YJ16 GHV.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHV in Blurton

A few minutes alter the bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67636.

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 saw First Potteries 67602 on a #22 to Longton. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we passed Z Carz minibus HK57 LGW. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we caught up with First Potteries 67158 on a #21A to Hanley. We entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we saw white minibus BU07 KGV before we joined the A34. Aswe headed into Trent Vale we saw Stanton's of Stoke KIG 7783 on the slip road of the A500. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we passed First Potteries 67601 on the final #22 turn. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HN16 XNU, First Potteries 32634 on a #25 to Hanley & First Potteries 32650 / 37158 on #25's to Keele. 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 67636 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 in Newcastle

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 17:45. 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 custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme KX13 DZL going Northwards & First Potteries 37158 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. We crossed into hanford and forwards int Trentham and we turned left into Allerton Road and we turned right into Trentley Road. We crossed over New Inn Lane onto Pacific Drive and we dropped off a few things. We continued around onto Constance Avenue and back onto Pacific Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and then end we turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Blurton and we turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way. We turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto 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 until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 15-09-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
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. 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 67633 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 and to the day centre where At the day centre in the morning Matthew did some baking. He made a large cake with chocolate chips. Matthew then returned to the residential unit we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew had a drink of Fanta orange. For dinner Matthew went to a local sandwich shop. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over. We went into the shop and brought sausages cheese oatcakes. We then returned to the day centre to eat the oatcakes. We crossed over City Road and walked across the car park to the day centre. Matthew ate his sausage and cheese oatcakes followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and walked down to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Christchurch Street and we stopped at the newsagents on the corner of Temple Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room whilst he waited for me to pick him up. Whilst waiting Matthew decorated the cake that he had baked earlier in the day. I turned up around 14:30 and we got thing ready to go back to Blurton. We set off onto Temple Street and 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 and we got back to Blurton around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Vimto. 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. A few minutes alter the bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67632.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and we sat down towards the back of the bus. As we sat down we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #22 to Longton. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We passed Z Carz minibus HK57 LFY and First Potteries 67156 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and near we entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road catching First Potteries 67153 on a #21 to Hanley. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we passed ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ. We then headed into Trent Vale and we were passed by Newcastle School HJ60 KXH. We turned right into Harpfields Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HN16 XNU, First Potteries 67602 on a #22 to Longton & First Potteries 32632 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 67632 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67632 in Newcastle

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 17:45. 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 custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 67649 on a #22 to Longton, ABC Supreme KX13 DZL going Southwards & First Potteries 65035 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 turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto 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 until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Trent Vale 28-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67649	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent vale, Opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew was also returning to Blurton for the weekend. 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 67152 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning Matthew watched a DVD. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and right again onto Masterson Street. We walked to the end and we turned right onto Christchurch Street again.Matthew went into the pub and then went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go we set off along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. At the day centre Matthew ate a slice of Cake. When it was time to go back back to the residential unit Matthew set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Mum was waiting at the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

Matthew got his batteries and bus pass and went down to the car. This was the first time that Matthew had been in the 'new' car. We set off onto Temple Street and on to Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road onto Heron Street. After crossing through the traffic lights we went over the A50 we saw Lightning Travel W2 DLT. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Finstock Avenue. We stopped at Finstock Avenue to pick up some supplies for next week. We returned to the car and and we ran Finstock Avenue. and we saw Z Carz LV52 TZY. Matthew got home around 15:20. Matthew had toast and a can of Fanta orange. 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. As we hadn't seen any of the buses earlier we did not know what bus to expect. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn the corner and it was First Potteries 67649 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67649 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 and we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 67152 on #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65034 on the #101 to Stafford. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67649 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67649 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we walked back onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65041 in Trent Vale

We continued along the A34 and we stopped outside the bus. We turned to see First Potteries 67603 on the final #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67603 in Trent Vale

We sat outside the pub and we waited for a short while for mum to arrive. When mum arrived we went inside the pub. 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 65042 on a #101 to Hanley. ABC Supreme KX13 DXL on a Southbound hospital shuttle and Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU going Northwards. We also saw Premier Travel blue minibus LS58 EYB going Southwards. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave where we saw white minibus DU64 RXA. 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 into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. 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 / Trent Vale 31-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67633	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. He was in his residential unit and was also going back to Blurton later today. 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 63172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

We also saw Lucky Seven PK08 GGE going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven PK08 GGE in Fenton

Went it was time to go Matthew walked to the day centre. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some baking, making a jam filled cake. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by some of the cake he had made. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. He set off onto Christchurch Street and across the road to the local pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After spending the afternoon in the pub Matthew walked back to the residential unit. We set off down Clifton Street and we turned right onto Marlborough Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right again onto Temple Street and to the residential unit/ Whilst Matthew waited for me to pick him up he went up to his room to watch buses. Whilst there we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards Stoke.

Copelands Tours MIB 783 in Fenton

I was on my way up to pick Matthew up for the weekend. Also going towards Stoke was Magnum minibus BX60 AAK.

Magnum BX60 AAK in Fenton

we also saw First Potteries 67643 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67643 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Copelands Tours coach MIB 270 going towards Stoke.

Copelands Tours MIB 270 in Fenton

Also going towards Stoke was Travel Express Airport minibus GJ03 LFE.

Travel Express Airport GJ03 LFE in Fenton

When I arrived to pick him up Matthew grabbed his phone, bus pass and batteries and we went down to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed this around onto Heron Street. We went through heron Cross and over the A50 into Blurton along Blurton Road. We caught up with First Potteries 67633 which we would be on later. We turned right into Church Street and right into Beaconsfield Drive. We passed First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Longton. We got home around 15:00 and Matthew had toast and glass of dandelion & burdock. 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. We had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67633. As few minutes later, as expected and on time we saw First Potteries 67633 turned the corner.

First Potteries 67633 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we passed First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Longton. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67157 on the #21 to Trentham. We continued up New Inn Lane and we ran into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we ran down Church Lane and we joined the A34. We caught up with First Potteries 67153 on a #21A to Hanley. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale we then saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FJY & YJ16 GGX go past us. We turned right onto Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another First Potteries 67633 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we saw another #22 coming... We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67634 on the final #22 turn going towards Longton.

First Potteries 67634 in Trent Vale

We walked onto the a34 and towards the pub. As we approached the pub mum drove past us and into the car park. We went inside the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Stanton's of Stoke VUD 483 Going Northwards as well as First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Stafford. We also saw ABC Supreme mini coaches KX13 DZL & KX14 EBZ. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 to Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and stopped vbriefly at the shop to drop something off before we continued up Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark