Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 26-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67634	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. Whilst waiting to go to the day centre we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67631 in Fenton

Also seen was Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZXK going towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZXK in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the day centre. 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 cupcakes. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. After dinner Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew walked onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. I turned up around 14:30 at the same time as Matthew. We went upstairs to his room to get ready to leave. We got things ready and we left the residential unit just after 14:50. 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. 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 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a glass of Cherry Coke. 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 Plants JP18 NTS going into Blurton.

Plants JP18 NTS in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67634 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67634 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 saw First Potteries 67653 on a #22 to Longton. We went over the railway line into Trentham. We ran up the hill into Hanford where we saw Destination Courtesy Travel YE17 AHA parked up. 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 First Potteries 63100 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road and white minibus ML63 OCH. We continued forwards on Hilton Road and we turned into the hospital. We ran through and we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Hanley and ABC Supreme FY52 NSV. We turned right onto the A34. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67634 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67634 in Newcastle

Right behind us was First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32648 in Newcastle

Also seen was Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173 going towards Newcastle.

Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173 in Newcastle

We set off along the A34 and we crossed over to the middle island. Before we crossed over the to road fully we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Keele.

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 stopped at the pub. 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 Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford and white minibus P879 MOL. 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. 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 saw Lightning Travel SM06 MVY at the Lightning house. 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 Hartshill / Congleton 16-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63173	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hartshill, Nelson Road	11	First Potteries
SJ08 RCF	Hartshill	City General Hospital	Charter	Lucky Seven
67653	Hartshill, Nelson Road	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
KXZ 2173	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
KXZ 2173	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later as well as visiting uncle Dave. 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 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we were going to Hartshill on the bus, so we set off on foot to the bus stop. We set off along Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. As we walked up the road we saw Lucky Seven PO11 CCG going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven PO11 CCG in Fenton

When we got to the bus stop we waited for a First Potteries bus. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Scraggs 5805 VT going towards Stoke.

Scraggs 5805 VT in Fenton

Eventually we saw a First Potteries Streetlite approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 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 got up and got off the bus in Hartshill and we got a Lucky Seven taxi to the hospital. In the hospital grounds we saw grey minibus DX67 ZMY parked up.

DX67 ZMY in City General Hospital

After an Appointment Matthew had a can of Coke. We got a Z Carz taxi back to Hartshill. back to Hartshill. We set off up Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. We turned right onto Hartshill Road and we got up and out of the taxi. Matthew waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37160 in Hartshill

A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 986 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Hartshill

A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67653 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67653 in Hartshill

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 Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Later on we went to Congleton and we saw it was Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173. 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 and we ran up through Etruria and Longport to talke. We came of the A500 onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Talke Pits. We continued onto the A5011 and forwards onto the A50. We ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we saw Stanway's Coaches R569 UOT in the depot. We turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173. We set off onto Padgbury lane and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran South for a few mile past Kidsgrove and Talke Pits and we followed the road to the left and down to Talke where we joined the Southbound A500. We ran South through Longport and Eruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We went along the A52 under the railway line and forwards onto City Road up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and wait for time to go to uncle Dave's. He also watched buses out of the window. Outside we saw GYS Group silver minibus YE15 FHB going towards Stoke.

GYS Group YE15 FHB in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 134 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 134 in Fenton

Also seen was Autocabs DX08 HJZ going towards Stoke.

Autocabs DX08 HJZ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Intercity PO55 KUD going towards Heron Cross.

Intercity PO55 KUD in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67658 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67658 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX going towards Hanley.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

Afterwards we saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB in Fenton

Matthew went to uncle Daves's in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Whieldon Road. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right into City Road and we turned left onto manor Street. We continued to the end of Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Congleton / Meir Park 14-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

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 for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63099 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 to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to the Congleton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up to the ring road. We went around town anti-clockwise and we ran onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued through town onto Scotia Road. We turned left onto Williamson Street and at the end we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued through town through Goldenhill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot were we saw Stanway's JIG 8878. We turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Padgbury lane and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran South for a few mile past Kidsgrove and Talke Pits and we followed the road to the left and down to Talke where we joined the Southbound A500. We ran South through Longport and Eruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We went along the A52 under the railway line and forwards onto City Road up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We also looked out of the window watching buses. We saw Grocott Centre EU09 LTY going towards Stoke.

Grocott Centre EU09 LTY in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw grey minibus SB66 FZW heading towards Longton.

SB66 FZW in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Afford rent-a-car WM17 LND going towards Longton.

Afford rent-a-car WM17 LND in Fenton

Later on Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173 in Fenton

A short while later we saw D&G Bus 134 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 134 in Fenton

We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto Hallam Street. We turned right onto Elsing Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEJ in their yard. We turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. We then went back to the back to the residential unit. We got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton and into Meir. We went passed the Copeland's Tours depot. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we parked up at The Weather Vane. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found our table. We ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. Matthew had a burger and fries chicken fillet and an egg as well as some steak. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we went back to the car and returned to Fenton. We set off onto Lysander Road and we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to Longton. We came off onto the high level A50 and we turned right onto Baths Road. We saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Hanley. We ran down King Street we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We continued down onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and we we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later he had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Festival Park / Stoke 09-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67650	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6A	First Potteries
65727	Hanley BS	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	4	First Potteries
66964	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	Hanley, stop S6	4	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Raglan Walk	23A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going bowling today. Matthew ws also going out later on after going to the Day Centre. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX going towards Heron Cross.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

After that we saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Longton.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

When it was time to go out Matthew walked to the day centre. We set off onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went bowling in Festival Park we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. After crossing over we walked around the corner onto Victoria Place. Whilst at the stop we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DVV. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67650.

Inside First Potteries 67650

We went inside the bus station to wait for the next #4/4A to Festival park. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #4A to Talke Pits. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65727 on a #4 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park before we sat down. The bus set off onto John Street and we ran down the hill before we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road. We went under the A53 and we went forwards onto Festival Way. We crossed the next roundabout and then we got up and got off the bus. We walked across to the bowling alley and then Matthew had a few games of bowling. We then walked back onto Festival Way to catch a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we could see by the large number on the front it was First Potteries 66964. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along Festival Way and under the A53. We went forwards onto Etruria Road and we ran up the hill into Hanley. We crossed over Marsh Street and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. At the top of the hill we turned right onto Stafford Street, past the town hall and Radio Stoke. We entered the bus station off Bagnall Street. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet and the bus we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We walked down to the stand for the #23 and we waited for the next bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151. Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 67643 on an #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. 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. outside to get on the bus to the pub. Today it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road before turning left onto City Road. We carried on under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Cliffe Vale and we come off the A500 onto Shelton New Road and we ran up the hill into Shelton. We turned left onto Cemetary Road and we ran to the end. We stopped for a short while to pick up other service users and then we ran back down Cemetery Road. We turned left onto Caledonia Road and left again onto Stoke Road. We turned right onto Wellesley Street and at the end we turned left onto College Road. We ran forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we reached our destination. Matthew used the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included Stanton's of Stoke minibus KXZ 2173 and First Potteries 42554 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. 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 turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned left and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Whilst we waited for tea Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw Intercity SF08 BVH going towards Stoke.

Intercity SF08 BVH in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41499 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41499 in Fenton

After that we saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB in Fenton

Matthew changed the batteries in his camera. We went out for tea and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs Depot. The is also a new building being built next to Maplins. We continued into Stoke along Campbell Place. We walked onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Stoke

We walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 66962 on a #25 to Keele & MJ Travel DS57 AKN going towards Newcastle. When we had finished we walked back to Sainsbury's. We returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the one-way system and we ran around Stoke onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and we ran up into Fenton. We had to pick food up for someone else so we ran up to the roundabout and we turned right into KFC. After picking up the food we returned onto City Road before turning left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We went onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We turned onto Temple Street and back to the residentiual unit. Once back at the unit Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. 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 / Congleton 16-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67651	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
KXZ 2173	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
KXZ 2173	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in residential 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 Autocabs SA57 GOJ.

Autocabs SA57 GOJ in Fenton

When it was time to go out we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-a-Car EU67 VMZ outside there yard.

Afford Rent-a-Car EU67 VMZ in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63176 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 set of along Hassell Street and we turned left onto the High Street. We stopped at Newcastle Pet Supplies to buy some food for the pets in the residential unit. We walked up the high street and we turned left into the passageway that leads to Pepper Street. We stopped at a cafe and Matthew had a small bottle of Coke. We returned onto High Street and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and had dinner. Matthew had a glass of Coke and a cheeseburger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we returned to the bus station. We set off along Ironmarket and we turned left onto Market Lane. We headed into the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton and we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #22 to Longton. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus back to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards then back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. Matthew took a picture of the empty seats at the side of him inside First Potteries 67651.

Inside First Potteries 67651

We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67651 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67651 in Fenton

Once we watched the bus disappear into the distance we walked up City Road and cut through to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. Later on we went to Congleton and we saw it was Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173. 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 and we ran up through Etruria and Longport to talke. We came of the A500 onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Talke Pits. We continued onto the A5011 and forwards onto the A50. We ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173. We set off onto Padgbury lane and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran South for a few mile past Kidsgrove and Talke Pits and we followed the road to the left and down to Talke where we joined the Southbound A500. We ran South through Longport and Eruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We went along the A52 under the railway line and forwards onto City Road up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. In the evening Matthew went to a disco In Hanley. We set off onto Temple Streer and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout and ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Broad Street and we stopped neat to Brunswick Street. We walked around the corner and Matthew went into the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew did some dancing and then returned to Fenton. We ran along Marsh Street and then we turned left onto Etruria Road. We ran down the hill to the ring road and then we joined the ring road. We ran around to the A50 and went down to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill and turned right into Manor Street. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.