Trip to Stoke / Trentham 21-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67175	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
32630	Stoke, stop N	Shelton, Beresford Street	25	First Potteries
32647	Shelton, Beresford Street	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67143	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to out for bus later. 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, Outside we saw ABC Supreme YO69 AZB. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Stoke. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car BT22 LXK outside there yard.

Afford rent-a-car BT22 LXK in Fenton

We walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Stoke. Across the road is the old Fenton Blind School, which is soon to be demolished and flat are going to be built there. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew we waited for a #23 to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and booked to Shelton before going upstairs. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right College Road where we got up and got off the bus. We returned back into College Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 32633 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before going upstairs. We set off continued down 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. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32647 as it carried on towards Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Hanley bus station

We set off onto Lichfield Street and and went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went into the market hall and we went to Terry's cafe for something to eat. Matthew had a burger and chips with a bottle of Coke. We visited The Entertainer and afterwards we went to the HMV. Matthew used the toilet. Ww went upstairs to the bubble tea cafe and Matthew had a cake washed down with a can of Coke. We continued onto Tontine Square and we went into Primark. After buying clothes we walked through the shopping centre and we came out onto Tontine Square and we visited Lloyds Bank and used the cash machine and we headed back down Tontine Square. We continued onto Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw Stanton's of Stoke TSU 268 on a #60 to Brown Edge.

Stanton's of Stoke TSU 268 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67181 on a #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67181 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 67179 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Hanley bus station

There was somebody with the bus so we asked if we could go on it and have a look around. Matthew then took a picture inside First Potteries 67178.

Inside First Potteries 67178

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 67143 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Matthew had a party in the house. He ate ham sandwich and chicken nugget and cake! he washed it down with a glass of Coke. A short while later me and mum appeared to take Matthew out for tea. we went downstairs and got in the car. As we went down to the car We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. At the bottom we overtook First Potteries 63177 on the #11 to Newcastle. We ran under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34 and we crossed under the A500 and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 118 going to opposite direction on a Uni Shuttle. We set off back down towards Hanford. We continued into Trentham and we turned left into Bankhouse Road. We turned right and Boma Road and left into Parkwood Avenue. After a brief stop Once we had finished we turned left into Allerton Road and right into Trentley Road. Once in the pub Matthew went to the toilet. In the pub Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a glass of coke. Whilst in the pub we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #21 to Hanley. When it was time to go we set off onto New Inn Lane, We passed the building site where new housing is being built. We ran down Mayne Street before joining the Northbound A34. As we joined the A34 we saw Dunwood coach YN18 XSZ heading Northwards. We crossed under the A500. When we got to the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Stoke / Dimsdale 14-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
63175	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
BG07 XCN	Fenton	Dimsdale	Charter	Roseville
BG07 XCN	Dimsdale	Fenton	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Stoke and to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop outside the flats to wait for a First bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 118 going towards the swimming baths.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and It was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the One Stop Shop and Matthew used their computers. When we had finished we went out onto Church Street and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 heading towards Fenton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 783 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Ausden Clark CRZ 6382. A few minutes later we went to Dimsdale. We went downstairs and we went to Dimsdale on it was Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off down Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we turned left onto the B5369. After around 1/2 mile we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off onto the B5369 and at the light we turned right onto the A527. We turned left onto Sandy lane and we crossed the A53 onto Albert street. We joined the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to wait for time before going to uncle Dave's. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw grey minibus K9 VWW going towards Heron Cross.

K9 VWW in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw City Cabs YX61 VVO going towards Longton.

City Cabs YX61 VVO in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

After a short while we saw silver minibus SF14 ELU going towards Hanley.

SF14 ELU in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Blackfriars GN53 EZT going towards Longton.

Blackfriars GN53 EZT in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

After a while we saw Intercity YC68 ZZH going towards Hanley.

Intercity YC68 ZZH in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and 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 Fanta 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 walked down into Stoke. We crossed over the river Trent and onto Selwyn Street. At the end of Selwyn Street we turned right onto Lonsdale Street. We turned left onto Fleming Road and we stopped briefly at Sainsbury's where I bumped into mum and dad shopping. We continued along London Road to Iceland and we did some more shopping. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in a City Cabs taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe street and right onto Lytton Street. At the end we turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley Park / Basford 25-09-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XNU	Fenton	Hanley Park	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN16 XNU	Hanley Park	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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. Across the road we saw First Potteries 42552 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street we saw ABC Supreme VU63 LGL. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX In the morning Matthew went down Fenton to go swimming. Today Matthew went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Christchurch Street. we turned right into Masterson Street onto Ashworth Street we turned right into Napier Street we turned left into City Road We continued down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and we turned right into the private road and we walked down to the baths. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 116.

Copeland's Tours MIB 116 in Fenton

Matthew went swimmimg and when we came out we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 118.

Copeland's Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the day cente. We went back up the private road and then left City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street. At the end of Temple Street we turned right onto Christchurch Street We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon we were going to the Hanley Park on ABC Supreme HN16 XNU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down to the A52 and we turned right. We continued along the A52 and we veered left onto Boughey Road. At the end we turned right onto the Avenue. We stopped and Matthew and a few of his peers went into Hanley Park to use the play equipment. When they had finished they returned onto The Avenue to get on ABC Supreme HN16 XNU to return to Fenton. We travelled West and we turned left onto College Road. We ran down to Station Road and we turned left. At the end we ran onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chill out on his computer whilst he waited for us to come and pick him up. Whilst he waited we saw First Potteries 65706 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65706 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

A few minutes later we turned up and we did some stuff on the phone before we set off down to the car. We ran onto Chrsitchurch Street and up Baker Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. Weran around the one-way system and we ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town and we turned right into Albert Street. At the traffic light we turned right onto A53 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found mum who had saved us a table. I ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coka whilst we waited. The food arrived and Matthew had a burger and fries. He also helped us eating the some of the meat and sausage on our mixed grills. Whilst we ate we saw Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU going towards Newcastle. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet again and then we left the pub and went to the car. We turned right onto the A53 and we went around the one-way system into Newcastle. We went past the bus station and then we went South down the A34. We ran through Trent Vale to hanford and then we got onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to Sideway and then we went right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We continued 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. As we went back inside we saw Harry Shaw RJI 6155 going towards Longton. We went upstairs an back into Matthew''s room and we wrote some more of the Blog. We said goodbye to Matthew around 19:30 and Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on Matthew had a slice of New York Cheesecake. 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 16-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LS58 EYB	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Premier Travel
LS58 EYB	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Premier Travel

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 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 for a walk. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street. We turned left onto Watkins Street and at the end we turned left onto Crawford Street. At the end we turned left onto Clifton Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw D&G Bus 109 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 109 in Fenton

We turned right onto Gimson Street and we crossed over the square and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming. We set off on foot across the car park onto City Road. We walked down the road and over the old railway line to Leek. We turned right into the private road and we walked down to the baths. we saw Copelands Tours MIB 118.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

Matthew had a swimming session and afterwards we came out and we saw silver minibus YB14 HDG.

YB14 HDG in Fenton

We then had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle on Premier Travel minibus LS58 EYB. We set off down City Road and we continued down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the a500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit on Premier Travel minibus LS58 EYB. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke where we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Hanley. We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chiil out on hs computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 32648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Fenton

Matthew them chilled out in his room listening to music on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 11-10-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton Manor	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton Manor	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67640	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a crumpets 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.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming at the local Sports complex on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill over the railway line and we turned right onto the private road on which the sport complex is situated. When we got there Matthew went to the toilet and got changed for swimming. After a swimming session we came out and saw Copeland's Tours MIB 118.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

We then got on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the trip back to the day centre. We ran along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. we turned right at Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street. At the end of Temple Street we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. We then returned home on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Magdalen Road and left onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and dandelion & burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67640. A few minutes we saw dud First Potteries 67640 turned the corner as expected.

First Potteries 67640 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We were then passed by First Potteries 67604 on a #22 to longton. We joined the Westbound A5035 we passed Free Spirits MV05 YMM & Z Carz HK57 LGW. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we passed Lucky Seven MH03 NAS. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we briefly caught up with first Potteries 42554 which was on a #21A to Hanley. climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road and we passed dud First Potteries 41498 on a #21 to The Trentham Hotel. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34 wre we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Hanley and E-Zec patient transport YJ16 GHN. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 41540 on a #21A to Trentham gardens. We turned right along the diversion along Keelings Drive and we rejoined harpfields Road at the roundabout. Further up towards the hospital we saw First Potteries 67638 the final #22 turn going towards Longton. We turned into the City General hospital and we saw ABC Supreme NM07 OMC and SB56 SKV and First Potteries 32630 on the #25 to Hanley in the new colours. We rejoined the A34 and we travelled North about 1/2 mile and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67640 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67640 in Newcastle

Once we got off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we then walked back towards Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:15 and we ran along Occupation Street and Victoria Road. We turned right onto West Street and left onto Marsh Parade. We turned left onto the A52 and into Newcastle. We went around the Jubilee roundabout and onto the A53. After crossing the A500 we ran through Etruria and up through Cobridge and and into Smallthorne via Sneyd Hill where we saw D&G Enviro200 34 in the DAF yard. We crossed the roundabouts and we ran down Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Fell Street and right onto Coseley Street. After a brief stop at the bottom end of Smallthorne and we turned right onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran around Saturn Road, Mars Street and Jupiter Street. We stopped for a short while and We ran back up to Smallthorne Roundabout and we turned left onto High Lane. In Sneyd Green we passed First Potteries 53059 on a #7A to Biddulph & 42893 on a #8A to Endon. We ran through Townsend into Hanley and onto the ring road. As we passed Old Hall Street we saw 32081 on a #11A to Meir. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We stopped at Asda to pick up a parcel and we continued up to MacDonalds to pick up food for Matthew. Whilst in the queue we saw First Potteris 63099 on a #6 to hanley. We continued up Victoria Road and as we turned onto the A50 link road we saw First Potteries 53207on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran up to the A50 and we went West to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:45. When we got back Matthew ate his MacDonalds, which was a cheeseburger, fries and chicken nuggets washed down with a Coke. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Stoke 07-05-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was going to vote later, but not before he spent the day with his day service. the day with his day service. Matthew is looking forward to voting on the today. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. The bus turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We set off onto the A5035 and headed towards Trentham. We turned into New Inn Lane and then into Pacific Drive. Once we had picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and the A5035. We headed along into Blurton and we turned into church Road. We carried on into Blurton Road and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew was going dancing today in Stoke. Transport for his trip to Stoke was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glededale Road and we turned left onto City Road passing Copeland's Tours MIB 520. We carried on down to Stoke and we crossed over the A500. We followed the on way system around Stoke and we turned left up Hide Street. Once we reached the destination we saw Lucky Seven minibus PO60 YGU outside.

Lucky Seven PO60 YGU in Stoke

After we had finished the session Matthew went to the toilet and had a can of Coke. We got back into DV10 JCU for the journey back. We also saw Shelton Care Group NL61 VSG going to Hanley. We head back onto the one way system and then we turned towards the railway station before turning right onto Lytton Street. At the end of Lytton Street we turned left onto City Road and then right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we reached the destination. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by cake. After dinner Matthew was going swimming. We set off on foot onto past the Co-op and straight onto City Road. we crossed over the road and opposite to Travers Court we saw D&G 132 on 'The Orange One' going towards Meir.

D&G 132 in Fenton

Going towards Newcastle on the same service was D&G 113.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Further down the road we saw First Potteries 53120 on a #23A to Newstead.

First Potteries 53120 in Fenton

We turned into the private road on which the swimming pool oi located and we walked the 1/2 a mile or so to the entrance. Outside the entrance today was Copeland's Tours MIB 986 on a school visit.

Copelands Tours MIB 986 in Fenton

After a quick swimming session we headed back to the base on foot. At the end of the private road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 118 on another school visit to the pool.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

We walked up City Road and onto Smithpool Road. We turned onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. By Albert Square we saw First Potteries 53208 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 53208 in Fenton

We walked to the centre and after a short while it was time to return home. For the journey home we were travelling on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we headed through Heron Cross via Heron Street. We headed through Blurton on Blurton Road and onto Church Road. We turned right the A5035 and headed towards Trentham. We turned into New Inn Lane and then into Pacific Drive. Once we had dropped off another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and the A5035. We headed along into Blurton and we turned into Magdalen Road we got off. Matthew then took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew got home around 15:00 and had toast had dandelion & burdock. Just after we decided to go out and do a few errands, on the way we went to Vote. We drove up Finstock Avenue and we parked up in Ingestre Square. We headed into The Hub and Matthew used the toilet before we headed into the hall. After Matthew had put his crosses into the boxes he chose, he put the two papers in the relevant ballot box. We headed back to the car and mum went to the chemist. Next to us in the car park was A2B Airports WF11 MOA.

A2B airports WF11 MOA in Blurton

We then set off onto the A5035 and towards Trentham passing 41494 on the #22 to Longton. We turned into New Inn Lane. We dropped a few things off towardsin Pacific Drive and Constance Avenue and we headed back onto New Inn Lane and we went towards Hanford. We joined the A34 at the bottom of Mayne Street and we saw 60202 on the #22 to Newcastle. We joined the Northbound A500 and we headed up to Longport. On the way we passed Z Carz CE02 LYX and a silver coach YP10 VZF. We turned onto the roundabout at Longport and we saw Wardle Transport 2234 on the #91 to Newcasrle. We were followed onto the roundabout to head towards Burslem we were followed by D&G 134 on the #94 to Biddulph and First Potteries 37158 on the #99A. just off the roundabout were passed by Wardle Transport 4813 on the #92 to Newcastle in red livery, ready for the transfer to D&G next week. We continued up to Burslem and we went around the one way system and parked up at B&M. After we picked up a few thing in the shop we came out and we saw First Potteries 66841 on the #3 to Keele.

First Potteries 66841 in Burslem

We went up to Cobridge and we picked on something from one of the shops there. we then saw 37156 was on the #3 to Talke. We carried on through to Hanley and we went around the ring road. At the junction with Limekiln Bank we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #26 to Hanley. We carried on around the ring road passing Scraggs 34 on the #4 to Eaton Park. We went down Lichfiled Street and over the roundabout at Joiners Square. We stopped at MacDonalds on Victoria Road to pick up some food for Matthew. After we had been through the drive through we headed home via the A50 link Road, the A50, Blurton Road and Beaconsfield Drive. We got home just after 18:00. Matthew ate his chicken nugget meal and plain cheeseburger and we had a salad and some chicken wraps. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark