Trip to Hanley / Longton 19-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
67639	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
43875	Hanley BS	Fenton	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hanley 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 Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw D&G 52 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 52 in Fenton

We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 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 due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turn left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Stafford Street and we saw Hollinshead Coaches DH13 HOL heading towards the town hall.

Hollinsheads DH13 HOL in Hanley

We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to Wilko's. Matthew brought some of his weekly shop. When we had finished we came out onto Stafford Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke TCE 646 on the IN2 to Cheadle.

Stanton's of Stoke TCE 646 in Hanley

We continued along Stafford Street and we saw D&G 20 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G 20 in Hanley

We walked up through Tontine Square to the Into Potteries shopping centre and we visited Swarovski. We came out of the shopping cente and we walked across Tontine Square towards TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto Stafford Street and we walked down Piccadilly. We veered right onto Brunswick Street and we crossed over Marsh Street onto Clough Street. We visited Tesco and Matthew brought egg sandwiches and a bottle of orange Fanta. Once we had finished in Tesco we cut through onto Broad Street and we walked down to College Road. We walked past the factories and we went in Hanley Park. In the park Matthew ate his sandwiches and had his bottle of orange Fanta. Once we had finished in the park we walked along Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Hinde Street. There were quite a few buses and coaches parked up in Hind Street today. We saw Warringtons of Ilam BLZ 5448 parked up in the bus layover yard.

Warringtons of Ilam BLZ 5448 in Hanley

Also seen in the bus layover yard was Warringtons of Ilam PX10 GPF.

Warringtons of Ilam PX10 GPF in Hanley

Another vehicle seen was white minibus DK69 CXZ parked up next to preserved PMT 207 which was on santa bus duties.

DK69 CXZ in Hanley

On Hinde Street itself were another row of coaches. We saw Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU in the row.

Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU in Hanley

We set off along Hinde Street and we crossed over the ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right on to John Street. We walked up the hill and we went into the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went out for a walk. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Christchurch street and at the end we continued towards the base of the pit hill. We continued alongside the railway line and we turned left onto the A50 link road. We walked down King Street past the site of the new petrol station and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto George street and we walked along Millicent Street. We cut through onto William Street and we turned left onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room for a short while Later on we went out for tea. We went downstairs and we went to Longton by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Blurton Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A50 and we ran up to Longton. We came off onto Baths Road and we turned left into the Pheonix Retail Park. We visited Smyths Toys and Pets at Home and afterwards we went to the pub. At the pub Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a carvery with carrots and potatoes washed down with a glass of coke and a slice of red velvet cheescake. When we had finished eating we set off on foot to the bus stop. We went to Tesco and we brought some new headphones. We walked past the Interchange and onto The Strand and we walked up to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67639 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. we got up and got off the bus. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. We waited for a short while and we saw First Potteries 43875 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 43875 in Hanley bus station

We set off out of the bus station and onto john Street. At the bottom of the hill 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Bucknall / Belper 20-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN18 VHM	Fenton	Bucknall	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN18 VHM	Bucknall	Belper	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN18 VHM	Belper	Ripley	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN18 VHM	Ripley	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. 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 Lucky Seven DK65 SXA. A short time later we saw Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU.

Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. and into the day centre. 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 Belper Transport for the trip was ABC Supreme HN18 VHM. We got on the bus and we ran onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall to go to Farmfoods. Matthew did some shopping and the we continued on our journey on ABC Supreme HN18 VHM. At Bucknall we continued onto the A5009. We ran through Abeey Hulton and Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North through Endon. We ran through Longsdon and we ran into Leek. In the town centre we continued forwards onto the A53 and we ran out of town. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and then just after the Winking Man pub we turned right and ran to Longnor. We turned right onto the A515 and we ran South for a couple of miles. We then went Eastwards along the A5012 until we got to the A6. We then ran Southwards down the A6 until we got to Belper where we saw Little's B7 on a #142 to Alfreton. Matthew had dinner had the King Street fish and chip shop. He had sausage chips and gravy. We saw Trent Barton 685 on a #6.4 to Derby. When we had finished we set off along Strutt Street and left onto Cheapside. We joined the A609 and we ran eastwards out of town and over the A38. We joined the Northbound B6179 and we ran into Ripley town centre. Matthew went to a cafe and used the toilet. Afterwards he had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on ABC Supreme HN18 VHM. WE ran Northwards out of town and we joined the Westbound A610. After running into Ambergate we ran Northwards up the A6 to Whatstandwell and we turned left onto the A5012. We travelled Westwards for around 15 miles to Newhaven and we joined the Northbound A515. We ran Westwards from Hurlow through Longnor and we joined the Southbound A53 North of the Winking Man. We travelled south through through Blackshaw Moor and into Leek we ran South through Leek and continued along the A53. We ran through Longsdon and into Endon. We continued South Through Stockton Brook. We passed under the A5272 and past the site of a new building and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42554 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67664 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67664 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke WX58 BXL. at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Tango orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. 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. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs 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 Joiners Square / Trent Vale 20-11-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
42894	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham before turning at New Inn Lane. We turned into Pacific Drive and we picked up another service user before going back onto New Inn Lane. We returned along A5035 before turning left into Church Road and forwards onto Blurton Road and we carried on to Heron Cross. We turned right to go through the traffic lights and onto Heron Street. After crossing over the railway we turned left onto Christchurch Street before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. We went to fetch dinner from the chip shop. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. In the afternoon we went to the pub in a Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and then left onto City Road. We went down city road and at the bottom we turned left onto the A52. We went past the railway station and the University and onto to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included Bostock's coach YXI 7923 heading towards Fenton.

Bostocks YXI 7923 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to the jukebox and heard tracks from Eagles, Black Lace and Glen Campbell. When it was time to go we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX and we went down Palmeston Street and right onto the A52. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. On Victoria Road we went to the top turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a brief stop at the day centre, we got on the bus home which today was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road getting home just before 15:00. When Matthew got home he had toast and orangeade whilst we waited for time before we went out. Today we decided to go on the 16:30 service towards Newcastle. We set off around 16:15 we walked to the stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. We stood at the stop and sure enough a few minutes later and bang on time we saw dud First Potteries 42894.

First Potteries 42894 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We passed two Z Carz minibuses... These were Z Carz LG09 WPE & PY08 KDX. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right onto New Inn Lane. We entered Hanford and we went down Church Lane. Near to the bottom we passed First Potteries 53064 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens, First Potteries 53058 on a #21 to Trentham and First Potteries 42553 on a #22 to Longton. We joined the A34 and we went under the A500 into Trent Vale. As we passed the Michelin we saw Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU going Southwards. when we got to Harpfields Road we turned right and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 42894 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 42894 in Trent Vale

As we walked onto the A34 and we saw a bus in the distance. We waited for it to come towards us and we saw that it was First Potteries 65039 on a #10 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Trent Vale

A few minutes later mum arrived into the car park from the North. We walked with mum into the pub and we sat down near to window... Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were ABC Supreme P881 RND on a staff shuttle, an unidentified National Express coach on a Southbound #540 service and Alfa 73 going Northwards. After we had finished eating we went to the car and Matthew called uncle Dave to tell him we were on the way. We saw ABC Supreme BV51 BNZ going Northwards towards the hospital. We set off down the A34 and we went onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards on the A50. We headed though Heron Cross and into Fenton. After picking uncle Dave up we went back up to Heron Cross and over the A50 into Blurton. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and Church Road. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home just after 18:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark