Trip to Longton / Meir 05-09-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
32639	Hanley BS	Meir, Late Shop	6	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 Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Later on we went to Longton by car. We went downstairs and got into the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went over the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and we ran along the high level road to the other end of town. We turned sharp left onto The Strand. We turned off the Strand and we parked up. Once we went to the cafe on the corner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a can of Coke. We set off onto The Strand and we went under the railway line onto King Street we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We ran through We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station. we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #6 to Weston Coyney and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUW outside there yard. We stood at the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turned the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora 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 we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Piccadilly and we went to pub. He used the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished we walked bacl along Cheapside to Albion Street and back on to Lichfield Street where we saw City Cabs EK15 KVA parked outside.

City Cabs EK15 KVA in Hanley

We went into the bus station and we Waited for a bus towards Meir. A short time later we saw Fiest Potteries 32639 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 32639 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before going upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Edwards Coaches BV66 WPR on a #528 to Haverfordwest. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We continued up to City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street where we saw an unidentified Anthony's Travel Yutong coach. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We ran forwards onto Waterhead Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran through Meir and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waied for a taxi back to Fenton. It was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along the A520 and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Longton to Fenton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffix lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw Z Carz LV59 DZC parked up. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Shelton Care Group SF59 JCY parked up at the day centre.

Shelton Care Group SF59 JCY in Fenton

We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. 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 Hanley / Crewe 20-06-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67642	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
41495	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67649	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
63175	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we walked around the corner onto City Road. 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 67642 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 41495 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 65735 on a #3 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We cotinued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straigh up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We pas the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2931 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67649. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joind Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up 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. system onto Commerce Street and right 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 then we got up and got off the bus. 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. Whilst there we saw Meadows DX65 DMF going towards Longton.

Meadows DX65 DMF in Fenton

Also seen was D&G 134 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 134 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Volkswaggen Transport MU51 ZXX heading into Fenton.

MU51 ZXX in Fenton

After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and 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 crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw Stanton's of stoke minibus PSU 988 parked up at Hinde Street. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53 and we saw ABC Supreme SJ13 WYD. We ran over the A500 into Basford and we dropped down into Newcastle and went around the one-way system. We went down Barracks Road past the bus station and we joined onto the A519. We ran South for around a mile an we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Once they had done we returned to the day centre on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto the A519 and we ran North to Newcastle. We ran past the bus station and we joined the Eastbound A53 through Basford and into Etruria. We turned left onto Forge lane and we ran around to Festival Way where we saw Z Carz minibus LV59 DZC at Waterworld. We ran back under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the ring road and we ran around to Lichfield Street. At Joiners square we went across the A52 onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew put his shopping away in the kitchen and then chilled out in his room. later on he had a bath and then had toast and orange juice for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Newcastle 17-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Burslem	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Burslem	Fenton Poundstretcher	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Longton	Fenton Poundstretcher	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton Poundstretcher	Fenton The Range	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton The Range	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also Children in Need today and Matthew could dress in Pyjamas if he donate a £1 to the charity. 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 67156 on a on a #23 to Hanley. We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out for a it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. 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 we ran up the hill to Hanley. We ran around the ring road and we got onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge. We continued up to Burslem and forwards onto Scotia Road and we stopped at the leisure centre. At the leisure centre Matthew went swimming. After a swimming session Matthew returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and it ran along Scotia Road into Burslem. We ran forwards onto Waterloo Road and into Cobridge. We ran into Hanley and we went around town on the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left into Christchurch Street where we stopped outside the Co-operative food store. We continued to Christchurch Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle service. We Walked down Masterson Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. After picking some chips up from the chip shop we walked back up Temple Street onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had Sausage Chips and gravy followed by cake and custard. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. we walked back along Christchurch Street and to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street we saw Z Carz LV59 DZC parked up. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Matthew had tea out and also did some shopping. We went out and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we stopped at the petrol station to fill up with fuel and we saw Stanton's of Stoke UNZ 3741. We then went up Victoria Road and onto City Road. We continued through Fenton onto King Street and through Foley to Longton. We went under the railway line into Longton and forwards onto Market Street. We went around onto the one-way system onto Commerce Street and we turned right at the roundabout onto The Strand. We turned right into the car park and we got out of the bus to go to B&M. Matthew did some shopping and then got back into the bus to get some more shopping. We ran onto The Strand and we went under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. At the roundabout we went right onto Victoria Road and and we ran down the hill. We stopped at Pounstretcher and we did some more shopping. When we had finished there we ran over to do some more shopping. We ran up Victoria Road and we turned right into the road on which the baths are situated. We passed the bath and we ran to the end and turned right onto City Road. At the bottom of the hill we stopped at The range to do some more shopping. After we had finished we went to Newcastle on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500 nto Church Street.We turned left int Lonsdale Street and we ran through Boothen along Yeaman Street onto Corporation Street. We ran up into Penkhull up Chamberlain Avenue and onto Hunters Way. We continued onto Thistley Hough and at the end we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. We turned right onto Hilton Street and and we ran through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme minibus MV60 RCX and First Potteries 32649 on the #25 to Hanley. onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Ironmarket and we parked up. And we walked up the road to the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke and then went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we walked back to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX to return to Fenton. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Matthew made a congratulations card for a member of staff as she has just had a baby. 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 Ripley / Birches Head 07-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DG10 VMJ	Fenton	Ripley	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Ripley	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew also change his Facebook picture. 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 63176 on a #11 to Hanley. A short while later we saw dud Stanton's of Stoke BU54 SOS. Around Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Z Carz LV59 DZC. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. 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 went to Ripley it was Z Carz minibus DG10 VMJ. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link road and then we we ran down to the A50. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton. We continued along the A50 through Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter and we continued all the way to the A38. We ran North through Derby and we continued another 15 miles and we came off the A38 onto the Eastbound A610. We ran for around 1/3 mile and we stopped at the Brewers Fayre pub for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. for dinner Matthew had a mixed grill followed by a lemon merinque pie. When we had finished eating we returned to Z Carz minibus DG10 VMJ for the journey back to Fenton. We travelled Westwards along the A610 and then we got onto the Southbound A38. We ran through Derby and Southwards onto the Westbound A50. We travelled Westwards for another 30 or so miles and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and forwards onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and then went back to the the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Out of the window we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DWE going towards Blurton.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DWE in Fenton

We also saw Stoke-on-Trent city council going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport SF16 EFT in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

It was starting to go dark... A few minutes later we saw an unidentified maroon coloured minibus going towards Stoke.

Maroon in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had sausages and chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew went to the disco on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right City Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran North to Bucknall. We went straight cross onto the A5009 and we ran up through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. On the way in we saw Parklands AE15 NKU parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew danced to Halloween themed song until it was time to go home. The transport back to Fenton was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and at joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and went forwards onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through the lights and we went forwards onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Shrewsbury 29-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LV59 DZC	Fenton	Shrewsbury	Charter	Z Carz
LV59 DZC	Shrewsbury	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw silver minibus SF14 CUK.

SF14 CUK in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 112 on 'The Orange ONE' to Newcastle.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. we saw First Potteries 41495 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 41495 in Fenton

At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Shrewsbury on Z Carz LV59 DZC. We set off onto Glebedale Road and then we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and then we got onto the southbound A500. We did the A500 right to the end and then we turned left onto the A519. We ran for a couple of hundred yards and then we turned right onto the A5182 by the Eddie Stobart depot. We ran Westwards along the the road until the end until we joined the Southbound A53. we ran through Whitmore andbaldwin's gate and then we joined the A51 by The swan with Two Necks. A couple of hundred yards later we turned left onto the A53 again. We ran through Loggerhead and then we went around the North side of Market Drayton. We crossed the A41 at Tern Hill. We were now out in open countryside and we ran along the fast newer sections of the road to Shawbury. Once we passed through the village we ran to the edge of Shrewsbury and then we stopped at a pub called the Two Henrys. For dinner Matthew had gammon, egg & chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Bakewell tart & cream. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. After we had finished we returned back to the day centre in Z Carz LV59 DZC. We set off onto the A53 and we returned Northwards via Shawbury, Tern Hill and Loggerheads before we crossed the A51 by the Swan with Two Necks. We continued North through Baldwin's Gate and Whitmore. We turned right onto the A5182 and then we ran north up the A500. Northbound A500. We continued North to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. Once back at the residential unit. Once back at the unit Matthew chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Later on Matthew went out to Newcastle. 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 towards Stoke. We ran over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up Hartshill Road and we continued down George Street into Newcastle. We ran along the A527 and we went North up the A34. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Crewe 06-06-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LV59 DZC	Fenton	Crewe	Charter	Z Carz
LV59 DZC	Crewe	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw white minibus YM02 URH.

YM02 URH in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Crewe on Z Carz LV59 DZC. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line. We joined the Northbound A500 and we continued past the M6 and to the Southern edge of Crewe. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and then left onto the A532. Before we got to the railway station we stopped at the new pub Brocklebank. Matthew went to the toilet and then Matthew had a Mixed Grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Lemon Meringue Pie. when we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in Z Carz minibus LV59 DZC. We set off onto the A532 towards the railway station. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A534 and we saw Arriva NW&W 4490 on a #38 to Crewe. We continued East along the A534 past Wheelock and Sandbach and over the M6. We continued for another few miles into Congleton. We ran Forwards onto West Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A34. We turned right onto A54 and we ran into the town centre past the end of the bus station and onto the A527. We ran past Congleton railway station and we continued South down the A527 past Biddulph. We continued South through the estate and past the barley Mow pub. We crossed the A527 at Knypersley and Forwards onto Newpool Road. At the end we turned left onto Tower Hill Road and we ran forwards onto Brown Lees Road. We rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate and we continued South through Brindley Ford. We then ran through Chell and Pitts Hill before crossing over the A50 to the North of Tunstall. We we continued down the hill and over the canal and railway before we joined the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards for around 4 miles and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We went A52 under the railway and up City Road into Fenton. We turned right Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses. We saw Autocabs WJ12 GNY going towards Stoke.

Autocabs WJ12 GNY in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 65004 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65004 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken nugget and chips followed by a slice of chocolate roll. After tea Matthew went back to his room to chill out and watch buses. Later we went in a car on a ride around. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Clifton Street and we ran down to Crawford Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and left onto Welby Street. At the end of Welby Street we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ran up to Whieldon Road and we turned right. We continued onto Grove Road and we turned right at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton before going right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and then left onto Finstock Avenue and we saw blue minibus HG15 ELC. At the end we turned left onto Magdalen Road and we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into new Inn Lane. We ran up the hill into Hanford and then we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we ran to the bottom before stopping at the BP garage shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We got onto the A34 and we went northwards up the A500 to Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line and up City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. back at the unit Matthew went upstairs and we saw Z Carz YJ61 GYZ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YJ61 GYZ in Fenton

later on Matthew had a plain scone with jam and cream. Matthew went to his room and watched Keeping up with the kardashians on TV. Matthew also spent some time 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 Fenton / Congleton 15-02-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Congleton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
LV10 OTM	Bentilee	Newcastle	Charter	Z Carz
LV59 DZC	Newcastle	Bentilee	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going to his day service and I was working at the railway. It was also Grandma's birthday. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew then waited in his room until it was time for the bus to turn up. Whilst we waited we saw Allendale minibus NK02 KVF.

Allendale NK02 KVF in Bentilee

We also saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus RUI 2486.

Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 in Bentilee

A few minutes later Matthew's bus turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Bentilee

We set off onto the A5272 and we ran Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the roundabout and we ran down the hill into Longton. We went around the one-way system and we crossed over the A50 onto the A5035. We then ran through Dresden. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into new Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning onto the A5035. We turned left into Stanley Matthews way. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights to Heron Street. We followed the road onto Station Bridge Road and then onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew walked to Aldi to get some food shopping. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over at the crossing and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked over the old railway bridge and down to Aldi. At Aldi Matthew brought some shopping for the week. When we had finished we walked back up the hill and we turned right into Manor Street. We crossed over the road at the crossing and we walked over to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had pizza followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out for a run on the minibus. transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we got onto the A52. We went near to the railway station and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We went around the anti-clockwise ring road and then we got onto town Road and ran down to Birches Head and we saw First Potteries 41496 on a #7A to Hanley. We continued onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and into Smallthorne. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued for a short while before we turned right onto Bluestone Avenue. We ran down the hill into Bradeley and we turned left onto Chell Heath Road. We ran part Matthew's old school and into Fegg Hayes. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Brindley Ford and Knypersley and West of Biddulph on the bypass. We continued past Congleton railway station and into Congleton. We stopped at the Beartown Cock pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a Coke. We then got back into the minibus for the trip back to Bentilee. We set off onto the A527 and we ran South past the railway station. We continued South around Biddulph and through Knyperley and Brindley Ford. At Fegg hayes we turned left onto Oxford Street and we ran forwards onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Hayes Street and we ran up the hill before we turned left onto Bank Hall Road. We ran onto the A5272 and we went through Sneyd Green and into Birches Head. We continued onto Town Road and onto the clockwise ring road. We came off the ring Road at Botteslow Street and at the bottom we turned left onto the A52. We rn up to Limekiln lights and we followed the A52 around to the left. At Bucknall we turned right onto the A5272 and we ran up to bentilee and back to respite. When Matthew got back he went to his room for a short while to watch buses. We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #13 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Bentilee

For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out on Z Carz LV10 OTM. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran into Bucknall. We joined the A52 and we ran to Limekiln Lights. We went straight across and up the hill into Hanley. We ran around the ring road to Etruria Road and we ran down to the A53. We travelled West through Etruria and over the A500 into Basford and forwards into Newcastle. We ran around the one way system and over the Jubilee Roundabout onto Barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and then we ran up the hill to Grandma's House. Matthew wished grandma happy birthday. Afterwards Matthew returned to Benitlee on Z Carz minibus LV59 DZC. We set off onto Occupation Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto West Street and left onto Marsh Parade. We joined the A52 and we ran into Newcastle and around the one-way system. We joined the A53 and we ran Eastwards through Basford and over the A500 into Etruria. We continued to Festival park and then we joined Etruria Road. We ran around the ring road to Bucknall New Road and then we ran down the hill and onto the A52. At Bucknall we turned right onto the A5272 and back to respite. Matthew then chilled out and watched some television. Later on he had a bath before having toast for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Telford / Oakengates 15-10-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3326	Telford BS	Madeley Centre (Stand C)	2	Arriva Midlands
3333	Madeley, opp Court Centre	Telford BS	4	Arriva Midlands
3310	Telford BS	Ketley Bank, Third Avenue (NW bound)	14	Arriva Midlands
3310	Ketley Bank, Third Avenue (NW bound)	Telford, opp Matheson House	14	Arriva Midlands
3753	Telford, opp Matheson House	Oakengates BS	5	Arriva Midlands
3339	Oakengates BS	Wellington BS	4	Arriva Midlands
3338	Welligton BS	Oakengates BS	4	Arriva Midlands
3783	Oakengates BS	Telford BS	5	Arriva Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Telford. We checked the weather for today and it was generally dry with some sunshine all across the Midlands and North West. Matthew had originally said that he wanted to travel to Hampshire, but I told him that we would have to plan it and we would have to get up very early to travel that far. Matthew then picked Telford having looked at the map of the area that we could travel to within an hour or so. Research consisted of downloading the Telford area Arriva map and looked at the available bus tickets on the Arriva website. Matthew got up around 10:00 and he had toast and orange juice for breakfast. He also wore his Doug Stoke City top for the first time this season in the hope that it would bring the tram some better luck! We set off around 11:30 and we initially went North to get gas for the car. We set off onto the A5035 and then we went North up Stanley Matthews Way past the BET365 Stadium where Stoke were to host Sunderland later today. We went West onto the A50 and we saw Ausden Clark coach BIG 4611 which we followed onto the Northbound A500. As we ran North we saw Bakers Coaches 272 going the other way. We ran up through Stoke and we came off the A500 at Shelton onto Shelton New Road. We ran past the old Twyfords factory and we went to the gas garage to fill the car up with gas. We then got onto the A53 and we went West to the A500. We then turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the end where we got onto the Southbound A519. As we crossed the A51 we saw Bennetts mini coach FY52 GOP turn onto the A519 ahead of us. We ran down to Eccleshall where we turned right onto High Street. after turning around we parked up at the side of the road and we went to the Star Cafe for dinner. After using the toilet, Matthew had a brunch with toast which he washed down with a can of orange Tango. After we had finished we got back in the car and we continued south down the A519. Close to newport we got on the A41 to go around town before getting onto the Westbound A518. As we got to the A442 we accidentally took a wrong turn into the village of Trench and we went past a small coach operation, where we saw M&B Coaches X856 HEE & SN11 CTU. We got back onto the A442 via Wombridge Road and Wrockwardine Wood Way and we continued down until we got to past the railway station at Telford. We came off the A442 and we turned right onto Hollinsgate. We went Forwards onto Grange Central and right onto Northfield Street where we turned right into the Brown Elms car park opposite to the bus station. It took a while to get in the car park, not sure what was going on the the barriers weren't letting anyone in. Whilst we waited to get in we noted down National express West Midlands coach BX65 WBD on a #545 to London. We parked up and then we said goodbye to mum before we crossed over the road and entered the bus station area. On layover we saw Arriva Midlands 2748 and on stand was Arriva Midlands 3749 on a #5A to Donnington Asda.

Arriva Midlands 3749 in Telford bus station

We went to the toilet which is situated just inside the Telford shopping Centre and then we returned to the bus station to see what we could catch. There wasn't much in when we got back to the bus station. Down the bottom end was Arriva Midlands Streetlite 3326 on a #2 to Sutton Hill.

Arriva Midlands 3326 in Telford bus station

We decided to do this bus down to Madeley, where the #1, #2 and #4 all converge. We got on the bus and we booked Arriva Local Day Plus tickets at £4.70 each. The rear of the bus beyond the step was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3326.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3326

As we set off we saw Banga Travel Solo V262 DRC on a #891 to Wolverhampton. We set off out of the bus station onto Malinsgate and we rounded the Taverners pub onto Brunel Road. We headed South towards Dawley. At the end of the road we turned left onto Mount Road and we headed through the estate onto King Street. We ran South along the High Street and onto New Street and we crossed over Finger Road (B4373) onto New Road. We headed around the estate onto Trinity Road and we re-joined B4373 further South. We turned right onto Majestic Way and we ran to the roundabout and crossed over the A4169. We re-joined the B4373 and we turned right onto Woodside Avenue. We ran around the Woodside estate and at the end we turned left onto Ironbridge Road. At the Abraham Darby Academy opposite there was a coach and several minibuses. We ran into the centre of Madeley along Park Street and Park Avenue ans as we got to the town centre we got up and got off the bus. Matthew then took another picture of Arriva Midlands 3326 before it carried on back to Telford via Sutton Hill.

Arriva Midlands 3326 in Madeley

Once we got off the bus we walked around the corner onto Park Street and we turned left on Parkway where we found the nearest bus stop on the #4 route. The #4 was every 15 minutes from Madeley to Telford, Oakengates, Wellington and on to Leegomery. We checked the Traveline site to find there was a bus due immediately. A minute or so later we saw a bus waiting to come out of Court Street. It was required Arriva Midlands 3333 on the #4 to Leegomery as expected.

Arriva Midlands 3333 in Madeley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver plus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The #4 bus was slightly more direct then the #2 that we had caught down to Madeley. The bus did still do a loop of the Woodside estate first though. We ran West along Parkway and we joined onto Ironbridge Road. We turned right onto Woodside Avenue and we ran around the estate before turning left onto the B4373. At the roundabout we turned right onto Queensway and we ran fast around the South East corner of town. We came off the A442 at Stirchley and left onto Stirchley Avenue. We ran into town and forwards onto St Quentin Gate before carrying on to Northfield Street. We got off the bus and we immediately looked for something else to catch. I thought it would be a good idea to go towards Oakengates and Wellington so we looked at bus going this way. Other than the #4 that we had just got off, there was a #5 Stafford service which went via Oakengates, and the board at the stop said the #14 went to Oakengates too. We had a choice between doing Arriva Midlands 3749 on the #5 and 3310 on the #14.

Arriva Midlands 3310 in Telford bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Day Saver tickets to the driver and asked for Oakengates. The driver informed us that this service wasn't going to Oakengates, so we planned to get off somwhere along the route common the the #4 service on Holyhead Road. We set off out of the bus station and we ran North over the A442 and M54 and we turned right onto Priorslee Avenue. We ran into Priorslee and around the estate to the North of Castle Farm Way before descending back towards town along the A5. We turned right onto Snedshill Waya nd right again onto Holyhead Road. This is where we should have got off but, but trying to navigate town using the small Telford Area Arriva Bus map proved to be too difficult. By the time we had crossed the next roundabout and turned onto First Avenue I knew we had gone too far. We ran around the Ketley bank estate and we ran back into town along the A442. I started to recognise where we were so I decided to get off at the first stop after we went over the A442 and I towards town as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3310.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3310

We crossed the A442 and we ran up the hill into town. We got up to get off the bus and it just happened to be the last stop before the bus station! We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of Arriva Midlands 3310 as it carried on towards the bus station.

Arriva Midlands 3310 in Telford

We crossed the road and we walked over to the stop opposite. The stop had no information, no timetable, no flag on with it's location and we weren't even sure it was actually in use! We though we had seen a #4 stop there as we were getting off the bus bus but we couldn't be 100% sure. Someone else came to the bus stop to catch a bus, we just hoped they weren't waiting there because we were... We tried to look up the bus stop on google maps and there did appear to be buses stopping there. There was a #5 to Stafford via Oakengates due right then. We saw a Streetlite approaching, and it turned out to be required Arriva Midlands 3321 on a #3 to Brookside, which we turned down. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner and it was required Arriva Midlands 3753 on a #5 to Stafford.

Arriva Midlands 3753 in Telford

We got on the bus and we flashed the Day saver Plus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of town and over the A442 and we turned into the railway station. After stopping outside the station we returned back to the roundabout and we joined the Northbound A5. We turned left onto the B5061 and we ran West past Wickes and back over the A442. We joined Station Road and we ran North to Oakengates. Outside the railway station we Uxacona Way and we ran Northwards around the town centre and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 3753 before it carried on towards Stafford.

Arriva Midlands 3753 in Oakengates bus station

Once off the bus we walked out of the bus station just a few yard to the Co-operative food store. Matthew chose a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We walked back to the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 3338 on a #4 to Leegpomery.

Arriva Midlands 3338 in Oakengates bus station

Matthew wanted the toilet so we spotted the toilet block next to the bus station and Matthew used the facilities. We stood at the stop and we decide to catch the next #4 forwards to Wellington, another place we had been to back in 2008. Whilst we waited for the next bus Matthew had a Milky Way and a bottle of Cherryade. The 10 minutes passed quickly and before we knew it the next Leegomery bus appeared... It was required Arriva Midlands 3339.

Arriva Midlands 3339 in Oakengates bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver Plus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Uxacona Way and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Lions Street and we ran out of town and we joined the westbound B5061. The back seat of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3339.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3339

We ran West for a couple of miles through Ketley and we went past the Telford United ground where we saw a black and grey coach, possibly FC United Swans of Chadderton MX59 BLZ. We turned right onto Mill Bank and forwards onto King Street. We crossed the railway line and we turned right onto Victoria Road and we crossed back over the railway line. We then turned right into the bus station, a small terminus next to the railway station. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 3339 before it carried on towards Leegomery.

Arriva Midlands 3339 in Wellington bus station

We had a quick walk around and then we saw Arriva Midlands 3732 on a #7 to Telford. We were considering doing this then Matthew decided to he wanted the toilet. There was a toilet block adjacent to the bus stand so we walked over and used the facilities. When we came out there was a bit of activity in the bus station. At the far end we saw Arriva Midlands 2148 on a #15 service.

Arriva Midlands 2148 in Wellington bus station

At the same time Arriva Midlands 3338 came in on a #4 to Madeley. We decided to do this bus so we walked over to the other side of the bus station and we got on it. We flashed the Arriva Day Saver Plus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto King Street and we ran through town and onto the B5061. As the back seat of the bus was emnpty, Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3338.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3338

We ran East for a couple of miles and we ran into Oakengate, As we approached town I asked Matthew if he wanted to go forwards to Telford on this bus, or get off in Oakengates and catch another bus forwards, and he chose to do the latter... We turned left onto Hartshill and we ran into town. By the railway station we turned left onto Uxacona Way and around the North end of town before entering the bus station. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva Midlands 3338 before it carried on towards Madeley.

Arriva Midlands 3338 in Oakengates bus station

We got off the bus and we waited for around five minute. We then saw required Arriva Midlands 3783 on a #5 to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 3783 in Oakengates bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Day Saver Plus ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran down Uxacona Way and by the railway station we turned left onto station Road. We crossed over the A442 and we ran East along the B5061 until we got to the A5. We went South over the M54 and we headed to Telford railway station. There we nobody there to get on or off the bus so we came straight back out and onto the roundabout. We crossed over the A442 and onto Hollinsgate before going forwards onto Grange Central. We turned right onto Northfield street and we ran into the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Arriva Midlands 3783.

Inside Arriva Midlands 3783

As we got off the bus we saw Alfa coach 72 and Arriva Midlands 3343, which was not in service.

Arriva Midlands 3343 in Telford bus station

We met up with mum and we crossed over Northfield Street and we got in the car where Matthew had sausage rolls and a small bottle of Irn Bru. We drove out of the car park onto Southwater way and we left town along hall Park way and onto the M54. We ran East for around 15 miles and as we travelled Eastwards we saw an unidentified Lakeside Coach and Rhiew Valley B3 RVM. We came of the M54 at junction junction 2 and we went North up the A449 to Gailey. We went East on the A5 for around a mile and then we got onto the Northbound M6. As we travelled up the M6 we saw an unidentified Stagecoach Megabus and an unidentified Arriva Midlands Dart. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we went North up the A500. On the A500 we saw an unidentified Mikro coach. At Sideway we went East along the A50 and we saw Paul's of Stoke Y11 POS. We came of the A50 at Longton to see what was at Z Carz this evening. In Tesco we saw MT Travel parked up DK60 CWY. At Z Carz this evening we saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

At the front of the first row was Z Carz minibus BU04 GYW.

Z Carz BU04 GYW in Longton

In the front of the second row was Z Carz minibus HK57 LGW.

Z Carz HK57 LGW in Longton

We turned left into Willow row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. Outside the depot was Z Carz minibus BN03 OVS.

Z Carz BN03 OVS in Longton

Inside the compound we saw Z Carz Citroen minibus LV59 DZC.

Z Carz LV59 DZC in Longton

We got back onto the A50 and we crossed over onto Baths Road. We stopped at Tesco to take on some petrol and we returned onto the A50. we came of the dual carriageway at Heron Cross and we ran through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:45. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00.... Mark