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 Newcastle 27-12-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
T131 SGA	Blurton	Lower Milehouse Road	Charter	Z Carz
T131 SGA	Lower Milehouse Road	Blurton	Charter	Z Carz

Today we to go to Morrison's in Milehouse to have a late dinner. Matthew got up around 12:00 and had some toast with some orange juice for a late breakfast. We set off 14:15 and our transport was Z Carz T131 SGA. We went down the A5035 to Trentham. We then headed North up the A34 to Newcastle. We passed the bus station where we saw 40136 on a #22 and 40146,40151 and 60006 on other services. Wardle Transport 2407 was parked up between duties. We then headed North up the A34 and then down Lower Milehouse road to the Morrisons. When we arrived Matthew went to use the toilet first. For dinner Matthew had the alternative big breakfast (minus the mushrooms and tomatoes with extra toast). We were unable to get a lemon meringue pie in the cafe as they had run out. Whilst we waited for the food Matthew and mum went into the shop to get a lemon Meringue pie for later. By the time they had finished the food had arrived and we tucked in. We then set off back home on Z Carz T131 SGA. We called at the petrol station for diesel before setting off via the First Newcastle garage where 66842 was at the front of the depot. We then headed up George Street where we passed 32635 on the #25 service. We then went onto Shelton New Road. We got on the Southbound A500 and then onto the A50 to Longton where we went passed the Z Carz depot. On the depot today was D104 XAN.

Z Carz D104 XAN in Longton

Next on he row was LDV minibus T408 JUX. This had a sticker in the front saying Stone.

Z Carz T408 JUX in Longton

This was followed by T131 SGA.

Z Carz T131 SGA in Longton

Then was Mercedes minibus BV51 BNO.

Z Carz BV51 BNO in Longton

Last but not least was airport transfer bus DL03 HHU.

Z Carz DL03 HHU in Longton

We then headed home via Longton Hall Road,getting home aound 15:50. After a couple of hour we went collecting around Trentham before going to Trent Vale Macdonalds. Whilst we were out we saw 60060 & 60083 on #21's. We then headed back home down the A34 and A5035. We got home around 19:45. Matthew then chilled out watching telly before bedtime...Mark.

Trip to the 'Potteries Connection' running day 05-08-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
55	Gladstone pottery Museum	Stone, Crown Street	252	Bournemouth (Preserved)
55	Stone, Crown Street	Gladstone pottery Museum	252	Bournemouth (Preserved)
4777	Gladstone pottery Museum	Hanley BS	6	Wardle Transport
EEH902Y	Hanley BS	Gladstone pottery Museum	6	Midland Red North (Preserved)

Today Smart Matthew and the staff at his respite unit had plans. They were going to Bath today. He was too excited and didn't sleep until 03:30. He was looking at Bath's latest bus on Dorchester Street thinking about his next visit. Matthew was in his new respite unit today, so we arranged for them to take him out to the 'Potteries Connection' running day as this is one of the local highlights of the bus calender. We arranged for a PA to go in and help out with his trip. Matthew got up around 07:00. Matthew had some toast for breakfast. He saw Z Carz T131 SGA to Bath out of the window. Unfortunately the had to cancel last minute due to a fault on the vehicle. we drove to Longton and waited for the coach around 09:15. after a few minutes, we phoned up to see where the coach was and we were told the bad news. We got in the car and drove from Longton to the depot to sort things out. Whilst mum spoke to the control Matthew got a picture of the coach we were due to be on. We went into the office to mum and we sorted out a new date for a trip on this coach. A member of the staff then took Matthew onto the coach in order for him to take a few pictures of the inside. They then went to Longton and then walked in to the Gladstone Pottery Museum car park where the event is held. we also saw Wardle Transport 2531 on the #22 Newcastle service. They brought a programme and Matthew purchased a few photographs from on of the stalls. They also spent a short amount of time taking pictures. One such picture was of this fine example of a Leyland Lynx.

Ex PMT 860 in Stoniers livery at the Gladstone Museum

we also saw National Express AFH 186T and PMT Daimler Fleetliner 147. Another bus we saw was Plaxton bodied coach Bassetts JRE 354V displaying 'Blackpool' on the front. we also saw Midland Red JHA 227L. We also saw PMT L466 and Turners 10. Matthew also spied Bournemouth 55, which we had been on previously to Barlaston back in May.

Preserved Bournemouth 55 at the Gladstone Museum

Matthew decided he was going to do this and so they did it on a run to Stone. The bus went along the A50 to Meir, and then onto the A520 down to Stone. When they went around Stone, they went past Morrisons. They then got off behind the Crown Hotel. Matthew got another picture of this fine beast.

Preserved Bournemouth 55 in Stone

They then went back to Gladstone on the same bus. They went around Stone and back onto the A520. They did this up to Meir and then onto the A50 to Longton. When then got back they saw Wardle Transport 4777 about to work to Hanley and so they decided to do this too. They got on and they went upstairs. The bus got onto the A50 to Heron Cross and then went on Victoria Road. They crossed the roundabout over Joiners Square and then went up to Hanley and then into the bus station. As he was about to get off Matthew got a picture of the empty top deck.

Inside Wardle Transport 4777

Whilst in Hanley we saw First Potteries 60189 on a #20 service.Going from to Hanley was preserved Midland Red North 1902. we also went upstairs on this bus too. He wasn't able to get a decent picture of this bus. They went down Through Joiners Square to Fenton. At Victoria place they got onto the link road and then onto the A50 up to longton. Whilst at Gladstone he also saw Bournemouth Transport 103. It was then off along the A5035 to Blurton. They saw Wardle Transport 2531 on the #22 service. They went to the Gables for Lunch. Matthew ate gammon, egg and chips, with bread and butter. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake and custard. He also had a coke. When he was finished he went to the toilet. It was then time to go back to the respite unit. They went back past Longton Transport interchange. we They saw V690 EBC at the Z Carz depot. They set off back around 13:30. The route back was along Anchor Road to Adderley Green and then on to Bucknall. He then settled down to an afternoon in his new respite unit. Using his computer, watching telly and running around outside in the garden. For tea he had fish and chips with a yogurt for afters. He then had bath before bedtime..Mark.