Trip to Queensferry / Biddulph 18-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LT21 UVM	Fenton	Queensferry	Charter	Shelton Care Group
LT21 UVM	Queensferry	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. He was also going to a new leisure centre. It's a brand new inflatable park of it's kind in Wales and today was it's first day.. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Belper he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to Queensferry and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw red minibus BJ12 OAN.

BJ12 OAN in Fenton

Later on when it was time to go Matthew went downstairs to get on a bus. Transport for the journey to Queensferry was Shelton Care Group LT21 UVM. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran under the railway line towards Stoke. we crossed over the A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500 to the South of Crewe until we reached the end before going onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we turned right following the A51 for another 1/2 mile and we saw Arriva NW&W 4409 on a #84 to Crewe. We ran up to Tarven and we joined the Westbound A54. At the edge of Chester we crossed the Westbound A55. We ran to the end of the A494 and at the roundabout we ran through Queensferry and we saw saw Arriva NW&W 4549 on a #11M to Rhyl. We crossed under the B5129 and we stopped at the leisure centre. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards used the play equipment. Matthew visited the cafe and had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a cake. Afterwards Matthew went to use the inflatable park. When they had finished the session we went outside to the minibus. Transport for the returned journey was Shelton Care Group LT21 UVM. We got on the bus and we sat down and we set off the B5129 and we saw Arriva NW&W 4643 on a #10 to Wepre. We ran forwards onto the A494 at Garden City. We got onto the Eastbound M56. At junction 9 we joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 and we ran down to the A527 and we continued into Sandyford past the sight of the new petrol station. We crossed over the top of Tunstall past the new Costa Coffee and we headed down the hill towards Fegg Hayes. We turned right onto Oxford Road and we ran forwards into Chell Heath. We passed Matthew's old school site which is going to be a new sheltered housing site. We ran through Bradeley to the traffic lights. We turned right and we ran up the hill through Smallthorne. At the top of the hill we turned left onto the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #7A to Biddulph. We continued into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we joined the Clockwise ring road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto Cleveland Road and we ran forwards onto College Road where we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #21 to Hanley. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alkongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 65729 on a #11 to Newcastle. For tea Matthew had MacDonalds, which was a cheesebuger, fries and chicken nuggets washed down with a Coke. followed by a slice of cheesecake. In the evening Matthew went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street We set of onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to joiners Squre and we went straight across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the the A50. We went North to Cobridge and we turned right onto the A53. In Sneyd Green we joined the A5272. We went through Smallthorne Roundabout and Northwards up High Lane up to Turnhurst. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran down to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill into Brindley Ford and we continued through Brown Lees to the Southern edge of Biddulph. We turned right onto St John's Road and we turned right at the roundabout onto Church Street. We stopped at the youth centre and Matthew went in. Matthew went to the toilet and spent the evening patying away. Matthew had several glasses of Coke. When it was time to go home he returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Church Road and we turned right onto Mayfield Road. We turned left onto Woodland Street and right onto Park Lane. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Brown Lees and into Brindley Ford. We followed the road down to Fegg Hayes and we ran up the hill to Turnhurst. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran along High Lane through Smallthorne Roundabouts. We continued into Sneyd Green and Birches Head and we ran into Hanley along Town Road. We ranaround the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we we straight up Victoria Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out 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 Birdwell / Florence 15-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LT21 UVM	Fenton	Birdwell	Charter	Shelton Care Group
LT21 UVM	Birdwell	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out 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 67655 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 Birdwell. After a short wait we saw Shelton Care Group LT21 UVM. We got on on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton. We continued along the A50 through Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter. We ran Eastwards the A38 to the motorway and we got onto the North bound M1. We came off the A61 at Birdwell and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 10657 on a #66 to Barnsley. We turned right onto the A6195 and we turned left onto Kestrel Way and we stopped at the McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group LT21 UVM. We set off onto Kestrel Way and we turned right onto the Southbound A6195. We ran forwards onto the A61 and at the end we joined the Southbound M1. We ran down through South Yorkshire and Derbyshire to the junction of the A50 and then we went Westwards nearby Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge. We ran down to Heron Cross and we came off the A50. We ran along Heron Street and forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Glebedale Road. once we got back we returned to the residential unit. We walked onto Christchurch Street and down Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 69160 on a #11 to Hanley. Matthwe went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For tea Matthew had Shepherds pie followed by a Manchester Tart. on Matthew went downstairs in car we set off along Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We ran through Fenton and Foley and under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran around the one way system of Market street and Commerce Street and onto the Strand. We must have been going in the wrong direction as we turned left onto Gold Street and forwards onto Heathcote Street. We ran along the high level A50 before crossing over the A50 and going left onto the A5005 towards Lightwood. We ran over the roundabout and then turned right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthewwent to the soft play area and then returned to Fenton on by car. We ran Northwards up the A5005 and we crossed over the A50. We ran down The Strand and under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran through Foley and Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chilled out in his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Afford Rent-A-car YO70 ASZ in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-car YO70 ASZ in Fenton

Also seen was West Midlands Ambulance Service YJ66 HPF going towards Stoke.

West Midlands Ambulance Service YJ66 HPF in Fenton

He watched television and used 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 Fenton / Newcastle 10-12-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blurton for the weekend and also visiting his Grandma. 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 67155 on a #11 to Newcastle. As long as the rules don't change and as long as no one gets Covid. Matthew had a hair cut and afterwards had a Covid test. Matthen went downstairs and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we visit the chip shop. Matthew brought the food and also picked up a can of Coke. After picking up the food Matthew returned to Temple Street and went back upstairs. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had a cake. I turned up to pick Matthew up around 14:30 and we set off downstairs and through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford rent-a-car YP18 DAO parked up in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car YP18 DAO in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 104 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street and we saw Shelton Care Group LT21 UVM coming the other way. We continued 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. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley, ERS nedical YJ21 FWA and former E-zec minibus OU18 CEX. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus opposite to the Cherry Tree. We crossed over the A34 and we walked up to the hill towards grandma's. On the way we saw white minibus YX02 FTD. We continued up the hill and into grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. I set off to go to work and Matthew stayed with mum and the grandparents. Later on he had a carton of orange juice. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off onto Victoria Street and we turned left onto the A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we continued up to Hanford. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and right onto the A500 Southbound. We continued onto Whieldon Roa and we picked up uncle Dave. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we we ran down to the A500. We came off at Stoke and we turned left onto Church Street. We followed the one-way system around past Sainsbury's and we turned left onto London Road. We saw City Cabs DE17 OZM in Sainsbury's car park. We continued through the West End and Oakhill and past the former Oakhill pub. We ran into Trent Vale and we turned right onto the A34 and right into the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by red velvet cheesecake with custard. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Hanley, and ERS Medical YJ71 DWO heading Southwards. Once we had finished eating we set off to Blurton. We got in the car and we ran down the A34 and Crossed under the A500 into Hanford. We continued down to Trentham and we saw black minibus OU19 CCN. We turned left onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line in to Blurton and back to the house. Matthew chilled out and had a can of Irn Bru. We wrote some of the blog and sent a few e-mails. Later on Matthew got into his pyjamams and watch some TV. Matthew went to be around 00:30... Mark