Trip to Longton / Newcastle 13-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67145	Longton, stop C	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
159	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	1	D&G Bus
47520	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going 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 we saw Roberts BD24 WZH. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We got in a car and we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road. Matthew went to Tesco Extra. Once out of the taxi we walked through onto The Strand and went to the Cafe Delight. Matthew had a brunch washed down with a can of Coke. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The 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. We went past KFC. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up City Road left onto Victoria Road. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we walked up to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to stoke to appear. A few minutes later we saw a D&G bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 159 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went into the one stop shop. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards went on the computer. When we had finished we went outside to catch a bus back up to Fenton. We crossed over Church Street to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 heading towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car DY21 JVN parked up.

Afford rent-a-car DY21 JVN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 112 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HV22 HKL. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35941 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35941 in Newcastle bus station

In the bus station we saw D&G Bus 6004 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G Bus 6004 in Newcastle bus station

Once off the bus we set off onto Castle walk and we past the former Poundland. We continued down Castle Walk and up onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and we turned left into Church Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street and we went under the subway on to the A34. We turned left Dunkirk and we saw white minibus SN56 FCL. We walked up Castle Hill Road and we right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi and we saw grey minibus YJ73 AKH. When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. He also spent time in the soft play area. We watch buses out of the window we saw Priory Adult Care EJ21 RNU. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We set off onto Stanier Street. When we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned left onto Pool Side. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we turned right onto Knutton Lane. We around the roundabout and back onto the Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road. 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 and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 Llandudno 07-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 615	Fenton	Llandudno, coach park	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 615	Llandudno, coach park	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Llandudno on a coach. Matthew got up around 06:00. and had toast for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we went into te Co-operative Food store. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we continued along Christchurch Street and we stopped opposite the bench and bar to wait for the coach to arrive. A second coach appeared and it was Copeland's Tours MIB 615 also going to Llandudno.

Copeland's Tours MIB 615 in Fenton

We got on the coach, found our seats and we sat down. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. At Junction 20 we went Westwards along the M56. We ran Southwards for around 25 miles and we came off the M6 onto the A5117 and stopped at Chester servcies. Matthew went to the toilet before returning to the coach for the last leg of the journey. We re-joined the Southbound M56 and forwards onto the A494. We crossed over the Dee at Queensferry and we joined onto the Westbound A55. We ran to junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A470. We ran into town and we went around the one-way system and parked up just off Mostyn Broadway. Once off the coach we saw a new building being built in Llandudno. We walked into the centre of town and stopped at a toilet. We turned left onto St George's Place. We went onto the Promendae and we spent some time on the beach. We saw grey minibus BP24 ZDM.

BP24 ZDM in Llandudno

We returned Up St Georges Place and back onto Mostyn Street. Whilst we waited we saw Llew Jones SJ71 LLJ on a #19 to Conwy.

Llew Jones SJ71 LLJ in Llandudno

We went to The Coffee Centre. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had sausage ships and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Mostyn Street and we crossed over the road. As we turned into St George's Place and we went onto the Promendae. We walked arounf the corner onto Gloddaeth Cres and we continued onto North Parade promenade and into the Leisure Island Amusement Arcade. We ran to Pier Kids Funfair Rides and we went to the toilet and and we walked onto the Llandudno Pier Ferris Wheel. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream. When we had finished we walked back along North Parade and back up the Saint George's Crescent. Afterwards Matthew had washed down with can of Coke. We went onto the Promendae and we spent some time on the beach. We returned Up St Georges Place and back onto Mostyn Street. We continued onto Mostyn Broadway and Matthew went into a Poundland and Matthew brought egg sandwiches and a bottle of orange Fanta. We came out of the shop and we saw Arriva NW&W 4486 on a #12 to Rhyl. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went to the Trinity Square Cafe. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 536.

Copeland's Tours MIB 536 in Llandudno

When we finished in the coffee shop we walked back to the coach park. As we got to the stop we saw Arriva NW&W 4404 on a #12 to Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4404 in Llandudno

A short time later we saw our coach for the return journey. It was Copeland's Tours MIB 615.

Copeland's Tours MIB 615 in Llandudno

Also seen was Selwyns SN16 OGY.

Selwyns SN16 OGY in Llandudno

Another vehicle seen was Selwyns SN16 OGX.

Selwyns SN16 OGX in Llandudno

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto the one-way system. We ran Eastwards along Mostyn Broadway and we turned left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We ran past the Little Orme to the edge of Rhos on Sea and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Penrhyn Avenue and we ran down to the see front. We turned right onto Rhos Promenade and we continued onto West Promenade. We turned right onto Cayley Promenade and right onto Whitehall Road. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55 at junction 19. We continued Eastwards thriugh Noerh Wales and we ran forwards onto the A494 at Queensferry. We got onto the Eastbound M56. We ran Southwards for around 25 miles and we came off the M6 onto the A5117 and stopped at Chester servcies. Matthew went to the toilet and we saw silver minibus YT06 HPU.

YT06 HPU in Chester servcies

Also seen was Leons 247.

Leons 247 in Chester servcies

Matthew went to the toilet before returning to the coach for the last leg of the journey. We re-joined the Southbound M56 At junction 9 we joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 to Etruria and we cam off the A500. We turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Christchurch Road and we got up and got off the coach. We walked back into Temple Street and we continued to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He also ate a bakewell tart. Matthew went back 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 Newcastle / Meir 05-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
115	Newcastle BS	Meir, Broadway	1	D&G Bus
115	Meir, Broadway	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1	D&G Bus

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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group LT21 UVO. Matthew changed the batteries in his camera. Matthew went downstairs out for a walk before tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street and Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Newcastle. Afterwards we saw a bus appear from the East. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around Newcastle. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #22 to Longton. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we waited for a bus towards Meir. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 115 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and right onto Sutherland Road. We ran to the other end of the road and we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran up the hill past Matthew's old respite place and at the end we turned right onto the A520 and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Leason Road. We paused in the Square before going onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. At the roundabout we turned right onto Broadway and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked into Broadway. We turned left onto the A520. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. When we had finished in the shop we set off across the A520 and we turned right onto Broadway and we walked to the churchyard and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage roll, can of Coke and a Manchester Tart. We continued to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off along Broadway and we joined the Westbound A50. We ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand. At the end we turned left onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615. For tea Matthew had pie and Chips followed by cheesecake. Later on Matthew went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we left onto Church Street where we stopped. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down the road to pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in a car and we set off around the one way system. We turned right onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elonora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we ran forwards onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We went under the railway line and up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 Blurton / Longton 10-11-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SH58 WKV	Fenton Aldi	Blurton	Charter	Autocabs

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on and to Blurton. 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 69161 on a #11 to Hanley. After Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We went downstairs and 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 and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to Blurton in Autocabs minibus SH58 WKV.

Autocabs SH58 WKV in Fenton

We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. In Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 69155 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home When we got home For dinner Matthew had a chicken burger and fries from KFC. Later on we went to Longton. we set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Ripon Road where we saw Premier Travel YD63 UMC. We turned left onto the A5035 and into Longton. We ran along the high Level A50 and we turned right onto Baths Road. We parked up at Tesco and Matthew did some shopping. When had finished we set off onto baths Road and we turned right onto the A50. We ran up to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive getting back around 14:00. We finished off the Blog and then we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw silver minibus DS67 UMB going towards Heron Cross.

DS67 UMB in Fenton

Also seen was shop minibus R900 TAF heading towards Longton.

R900 TAF in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 69154 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69154 in Fenton

A short time later we saw silver minibus WF07 NMA going towards Heron Cross.

WF07 NMA in Fenton

We went downstairs and got in the car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road at the roundabout. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street We stopped at the chips shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and we parked up. We returned to the residential unit. After going upstairs and putting the shopping away Matthew went to his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew 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 Newcastle / Longton 02-08-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63115	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69151	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	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. 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 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. A short time later we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw white minibus DE52 PHN heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car RO21 WZG parked up.

Afford rent-a-car RO21 WZG in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE going towards Stoke. We walked back out onto City Road and up to the next bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63115 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #99 to Ball Green. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Ironmarket and we turned left onto Castle Walk. We continued down to the bus station and saw First Potteries 63146 on a #98 to Ball Green. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 69151 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69151 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 69160 on a #4A to Talke Pits. Once First Potteries 69151 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 69151 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 69151

We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along 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 we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Dr Pepper and a toffee Crisp. Matthew took some batteries and went to B&M to get some shopping. We went downstairs and we went in a intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and 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 onto City Road and we ran through Fenton. We continued onto King Street and through Foley 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 and right onto The Strand. We got out of the taxi. When we got into B&M. At B&M Matthew brought some P20 suntan lotion. After doing his shopping Matthew went back down The strand. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi we set off along 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 left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615 going towards Longton. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a can of Coke. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Matthew went out for a Newfriars College. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Limekiln light and we turned right to follow the A52. We ran into Bucknall and we turned left onto Newhouse Road. We ran to the end and we stopped at the college. Matthew went to the toilet and returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Newhouse Road and we turned right onto the A52. We followed the the A52 to the left and we headed up to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we headed towards Stoke. We passed near to the railway station and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we headed up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Outside Matthew got to see the visitor unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Hanley 23-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63099	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
63176	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67158	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries
44511	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
44511	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	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 Copeland's Tours MIB 104.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the bus stop by the flats. We waited for a First Bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a Copeland's Tour coach turn the corner. As it got closer we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615. that it was First Potteries 63099 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 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. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 we walked down Victoria Road. We stopped at McDonalds and Matthew went to the toilet. Mathew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 229. When we had finished we set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we crossed City Road onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 turned rlight onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we walked onto Tontine Square. We stopped at the card shop and we brought some shopping. When we had finished we walked onto Parliament Row and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went into the market and we brought some more stuff. When we had finished we went out onto Parliament Row and visited Poundland. After some more shopping we exited Poundland and walked onto Tontine Street past the site of the new KFC. We walked forwards onto Lichfield Street and we returned to the bus station. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and 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 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. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67152 before it continued on towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We then walked back to residential unit. On the way back we saw Z Carz SFZ 7846. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz KE03 JXC going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz KE03 JXC in Fenton

Later we went to Hanley on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw an Enviro200 turned the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 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 we continued forwards onto Stafford Street. We walked past the spikey man and onto Quadrant Road. We turned left onto Bryan Street and we visited the cinema. In the cinema went to the toilet and afterwards had a hot dog. He went to see Shaun The Sheep Movie. When the film had finished we walked back along Bryan Street and onto Quadrant Road. We walked along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew visited the shop and brought a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 44511 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and 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 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. He also ate the a bottle of Coke and a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Emerson Green / Hanley 01-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LJ07 PXW	Fenton	Emerson Green	Charter	Z Carz
LJ07 PXW	Emerson Green	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
67636	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	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. 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 white minibus R191 UAC going towards Blurton.

R191 UAC in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz LV10 OTM heading towards Stoke.

Z Carz LV10 OTM in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw white minibus G14 SBX.

G14 SBX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on Z Carz LJ07 PXW. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left Christchurch Street We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. At Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 we ran through Staffordshire and the West Midlands down to junction 8. We joined the Southbound M5 and we ran for 80 miles or so down to the M4. We got onto the Eastbound M4 and we cam off at junction 19 onto the M32. At junction 1 we joined the Southbound A4174. We traveled around 4 miles and we came of the A4174 by the Emerson Green retail park. We parked up and we went to The Mill House pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating e returned to Fenton on Z Carz LJ07 PXW. We set off out of the retail park and onto the Northbound A4174. We turned right onto the Northbound M32 and at the end of the motorway we turned left onto the Westbound M4. We ran to junction 20 and we turned right onto the Northbound M5. We ran through the Midlands for around 80 miles and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran along the M6 through the West Midlands and Staffordshire as far as junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We traveled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto foot to the bus stop. We walked through onto city Road and we waited at the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 Street 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 ans 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. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked along Bagnall Street and Cheapside and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We walked onto Tontine Square and we turned right onto Tontine Street. We visited Subway but we didn't by anything. We walked up Percy Street onto parliament row and we went to McDonalds and Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished in McDonalds we set off along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we returned to the bus station. We waited for bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right 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 we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to chill out. Matthew 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 Joiners Square / Hanley 26-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on a bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 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 D&G Bus 112 on #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was blue minibus BL66 OLX going towards Heron Cross.

BL66 OLX in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we got in the car set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto the private road and we headed to the swimming baths. Matthew went swimming and after we had finished we came out and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 520. We got in the car and we drove along private Road up to City Road. We continued down the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven DS19 ACZ. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We joined the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We went under the A53 and we went to the cinema. Whilst in Festival park we saw First Potteries 65692 on a #4 to Hanley. we got their we decided to go on to Joiners Square. We set off out of the car park and we went under the A53. We ran down to Etruria Vakle Road and we headed into Shelton. We stopped at the other day centre and we ran down Stoke Road and we turned left onto Station Road. We continued onto the Eastbound A52 and we ran up to Joiners Square. We continued towards Bucknall and we turned right onto Austin Street, We turned right onto Cornes Street and to the community centre. At the community centre Matthew used he toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had egg sandwiches. Afterwards he had an egg custard, iced cake and a Tunnocks teacake. We went outside we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV parked up.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV in Joiners Square

We got in the taxi and we set off onto Cornes Street. We turned left onto Austin Street and left onto the A52. We headed towards the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #6A to Hanley. We turned into McDonalds and we stopped to get some food. We parked up near to the bingo hall and we ate some fries. We ran up Victoria Road and we turned into the private road on which the baths are situated and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We continued up the private and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. we saw ABC Supreme KX15 BJK. Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a chilken fajitas and chips followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. up to the bus stop outside the Marmaris takeaway. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. 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 turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #3 to Crewe. We got off the bus Matthew used the toilet. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we continued onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We went upstairs and we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went downstairs and out pf the pub. We walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to Fenton in a Z Carz taxi. We set off down Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in 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 Stoke / Preston 10-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 615	Stoke	Preston	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 615	Preston	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to uncle Daves for tea Some of the new Preston Bus Station apron has reopened, and it looks spectacular. 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 Lucky Seven AY13 OSU.

Lucky Seven AY13 OSU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew walked down to Stoke. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We continued down the hill and under the railway line before we crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. On Church Street we saw First Potteries 32639 on the #25 to Keele. Matthew went to the one stop shop to pick up his new bus pass. Once we had finished we went to Preston on Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off onto Church street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We turned left onto the A500 and we ran Northwards to Bartomley. We joined the Northbound M6 and we ran for around 50 miles up to junction 31. We joined the Westbound A59 and we ran into town. We turned left onto Percy Street and we ran into the town centre. We got off the bus and we visited the bus station cafe. Highlights of the bus sightings included Rotala Preston Bus 40627. Matthew had a bacon sandwich and a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off along Church Street and we turned right onto the A59. We ran out of town and we joined the Southbound M6 at junction 31. We ran approximately 50 mile through Lancashire and Cheshire. We continued down the M6 as far as the A556 and then we went down to the A50. We traveled South through Knutsford. we saw Paul's of Stoke KE53 NVD at the leisure centre. We continued to Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer before going to see uncle Dave. we saw St Peter's Academy BX18 CFP going towards Longton.

St Peter's Academy BX18 CFP in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus G14 SBX heading towards Longton.

G14 SBX in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67649 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67649 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and 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. We turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street we saw preserved PMT 917 on the POPS evening runaround to Market Drayton. past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back 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.