Trip to Stoke / Stafford 13-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
158	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Railway Station	9	D&G Bus
SA17 ELB	Stoke, Railway Station	Stafford, Railway Station	RR	Travellers Choice
SJ15 HAP	Stafford, Railway Station	Stoke, Railway Station	RR	Travellers Choice
Y600 APH	Stoke, Railway Station	Crewe, Railway Station	RR	APT
MIB 746	Crewe, Railway Station	Stoke, Railway Station	RR	Copeland's Tours
G29 HDW	Stoke, Railway Station	Crewe, Railway Station	RR	Stanways
Y16 POS	Crewe, Railway Station	Stoke, Railway Station	RR	Paul's of Stoke

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 and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw grey minibus BL21 ???.

BL21 in Fenton

Also seen was Afford Rent-A-Car KV19 NUW in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car KV19 NUW in Fenton

Matthew went to his room. Later on we saw Afford Rent-A-Car YK20 AXV in their garage.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Later on 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. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. 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. down under the railway line and into Stoke. We got up and got off the bus and we went around the corner into Church Street to Stoke Cafe. Uncle Dave escorted Matthew downstairs to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Church Street to railway station. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. We got on the bus and booked to the railway station before sitting down. 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. we turned left onto Station Road. We got off the bus and went into the railway station. As we went past Stoke railway station we saw that there were coaches parked outside. We set off on foot over to the railway station along Stoke Road and when we got there we saw Travellers Choice SA17 ELB stations to Stafford service. We got on the coach and word came through there was going to be a slight delay. The driver on the coach had run out of hours and his replacement was at Stoke station. It took around 15 minutes for the replacement driver to turn up and then we set off out of the railway station onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto the A500. At Sideway and we ran Southwards towards the motorway. We joined the M6. We turned left onto the A34 link road and we ran to the North end of Stafford. We turned left onto the A34 and onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we got up and got off the coach. We went into the railway station. A dew minutes later we saw the bus approaching and as it got closer we saw that it was required Travellers Choice SJ15 HAP on a replacement back to Stoke. We got on the coach and before we sat down. The coach set off from out of the railway station onto Station Road and we we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Tenterbanks where we saw Chaserider 7 on a #7 to Moss Pit. we crossed the roundabout onto Chell Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town and we turned left onto the Northbound A34. At the end of the motorway we joined the Northbound M6 at junction 8. The motorway was fairly clear and we made good time up to junction 15. As we came off the M6. We then ran Northwards up to Sideway. We came off the A500 and Stoke. We turned right onto Stoke Road before entering the railway station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off We saw Ladyline A9 UKC. We decided to do the fast coach straight to Crewe which was Y600 APH. We got on the coach and we sat down towards the front of the coach. We set off onto railway station onto Stoke Road. We turned right onto the A500. We went under the M6 and we continued towards Nantwich. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and we ran towards Crewe. We turned left onto the A532 and we turned into the Crewe Truck stop. We ran up to the main roundabout and we turned left onto the A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We got up and got off the coach. We headed along railway station and we turned left onto the A534. We continued along the road to the stoke. Matthew had a can of Coke. hightlights of the buses we saw whilst eating include First Potteries 65732 on a #3 to Crewe. When we had finished eating we set off back towards the bus stop. A few minutes later the duplicate bus made an appearance. As expected it was required Copeland's Tours MIB 746 on a service back to Stoke. We got on the coach and we sat down towards the front of the coach. We set off onto railway station and onto A534. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto the A532 past the Brocklebank pub. At the next roundabout we turned right onto David Whitby Way and across the roundabout and at the end we turned left onto the A500. We ran onto the single lane section of the road and we crossed under the M6. We came off the A500 and Stoke. We turned right onto Stoke Road before entering the railway station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off We saw Ladyline A9 UKC. We decided to do the fast coach straight to Crewe which was Stanways G29 HDW. We got on the coach and we sat down towards the front of the coach. We set off onto railway station onto Stoke Road. We turned right onto the A500. We went under the M6 and we continued towards Nantwich. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and we ran towards Crewe. We turned left onto the A532 and we turned into the Crewe Truck stop. We ran up to the main roundabout and we turned left onto the A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We got up and got off the coach. We headed along railway station and we turned left onto the A534. We continued along the road to the Stoke. A few minutes later the duplicate bus made an appearance. As expected it was required Paul's of Stoke Y16 POS on a service back to Stoke. We got on the coach and we sat down towards the front of the coach. We set off onto railway station and onto A534. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto the A532 past the Brocklebank pub. At the next roundabout we turned right onto David Whitby Way and across the roundabout and at the end we turned left onto the A500. We ran onto the single lane section of the road and we crossed under the M6. We came off the A500 and Stoke. We turned right onto Stoke Road before entering the railway station from the South end. We got up and got off the coach. We headed along railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We got back into the car and we drove onto Station Road and we joined the Westbound A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He had a bottle of Coke. For a late tea Matthew had burger and chips followed by a carrots cake with custard. 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 Hanley / Biddulph 09-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37157	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
27	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	9	D&G Bus
63098	Biddulph BS	Hanley, stop S3	7A	First Potteries
43876	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 and going out foe tea with me and uncle Dave. 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 First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw grey minibus BJ15 XSG parked up. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

In the morning we were going to Hanley on the bus, so we set off on foot to the bus stop. We set off along Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. As we walked up the road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797 going towards Stoke. When we got to the bus stop we waited for a First Potteries bus. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 37157 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street 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 and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw D&G 27 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 27 in Hanley bus stationn

We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Bethesda Street. We went onto Marsh Street before turning back into Hanley on Trinity Street. We turned onto Stafford Street and we picked up more passengers before heading out of town along Quadrant Road. We headed through Townsend an onto Chell Street. We went through Sneyd Green and we turned left at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. we turned left onto Chell Heath Road and passed his old school in Chell Heath. We carried on through Fegg Hayes. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A527 and we headed up though Brindley Ford. We left the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we used the toilet and turned the corner onto the High Street. We continued to the top end and we brought some stuff for a Mother's Day party. When we had finished we walked own High Street and onto Wharf Road. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #7A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 in Biddulph bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. where we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 520. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Stafford Street and we turned left onto Old Hall Street. We stopped on the corner and we went to McDonalds. Matthew had chicken nuggets and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Parliament Row up to Tontine Square. We turned sharp left onto Tontine Street and and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 43876 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 43876 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 43876

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. ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. 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 where we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746. Matthew changed the batteries in his camera. Matthew went 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. 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 turned 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 Z Carz KE03 JXC. We turned up to pick him up and we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at joiners Square we turned right onto the A52. We continued to Bucknall and we ran forwards onto the A5009 and we went under the railway line into Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Millride Road and we crossed over the canal. We continued onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park area and we parked up. We went into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We ordered the food and Matthew had gammon and egg with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by car. When set off onto the Northbound A53 and we turned right onto Newford Crescent. We turned right onto Maunders Road and we ran forwards onto Millrise Road. At Milton Crossroads we turned right onto the A5009 we ran through Abbey Hulton into Bucknall and we ran forwards onto the A52. We crossed over Joiners Square roundabout and we continued towards stoke. Near to the railway station we followed the A52 alongside the railway and we ran up the hill to Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew took a can of Irn Bru with him. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. 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 Joiners Square / Newcastle 05-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to the pub later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU outside the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew did some baking and made cupcakes. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop followed by toffee cheesecake. Matthew had been due to go to the pub in Joiners Square. Today Matthew went in and it was required Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road before turning right onto City Road. At the roundabout we went sharp left onto Victoria Road. We headed down Victoria Road and at the Roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67631 on a #6A to Hanley and Copeland's Tours MIB 746. Matthew then listened to Steps on the jukebox. We returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road. and to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew returned to the residential unit and went upstairs. He went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 797 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus SA18 YNE heading towards Blurton.

SA18 YNE in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We wens downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. 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 Norton / Clayton 20-03-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Norton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Norton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton, Manor Sports	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton, Manor Sports	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was going to Norton and going swimming later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Norton Children's Centre on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We ran around the ring road and we came off at Town Road. After crossing over the ring road we ran out of town along Town Road and forwards onto the A5272. We continued through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne and at the roundabouts we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill through Smallthorne and we continued up the other side into Norton. At the top of hill we turned left onto Knypersley Road. We stopped at the childrens centre and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of Coke. Matthew used the soft play area. When he was done we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off along Knypersley Road and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill and up the other side into Smllthorne and up towards the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7A to Biddulph. We carried on to Birches Head. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road. We ran around to Lichfield street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran up Victoria Road into Fenton. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had jacket potato with beans followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming in Fenton. Matthew normal walks to the baths, but today we went on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We went on to Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto the private road on which the baths are situated. We parked up near to the baths and we saw Wint's FN52 MZV.

Wint's FN52 MZV in Fenton

Also near to the bath was Newcastle School EJ60 RPZ.

Newcastle School EJ60 RPZ in Fenton

A short while later we saw Z Carz HK57 LGW. Matthew went swimming and after we had finished we came out and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783.

Copeland's Tours MIB 783 in Fenton

A short while later we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746.

Copeland's Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

We went to get the bus back to the residential unit and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. 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 When it was time to go out we went to Clayton in an Intercity taxi. We set off Onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the light and onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Blurton. At the mini roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and at the roundabout we went right onto the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we ran up to the A519. We ran North over the A500 and we continued another of couple of miles up to the pub. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We got onto the Northbound A519 and we ran up to Newcastle. We ran around the town anti-clockwise past the bus station and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A53. We ran through Basford. At Etruria we turned right onto the A500 and we headed North to Fenton. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we ran under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went 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 Fenton / Newcastle 01-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SL52 CWV	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
SL52 CWV	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

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 for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service We saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left and walked past KFC we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 516.

Copeland's Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

We then carried on into JTF. Matthew went upstairs to the cafe and had toast and a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the day centre. We set off past KFC and onto City Road before turning left into Glebedale Road. turning left into Gimson Street. right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus EGZ 2534 on the shuttle bus to Grove Road.

Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 in Fenton

As it got closer we saw that it was Stanton's of Stoke SL52 CWV. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned left into City Road and we ran down the hill under the railway line. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Stoke around the one-way system. We continued into Hartshill up Hartshill Road. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We ran across the Jubilee Roundabout and we parked up on Ironmarket. We walked up Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street. We went to the Kiln and Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast followed by a cheesecake. When we had finished we walked back up the High Street and we turned right onto Ironmarket. Transport for the journey back to Fenton was Stanton's of Stoke SL52 CWV. We set off onto the Jubilee roundabout and we crossed over onto the A53. We ran around the one-way system onto the A52 and we went up George Street onto Hartshill Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we turned left onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we went under the railway line and onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential centre. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Whilst in his room we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 37159 in Fenton

Later on we went to visit uncle Dave for tea on foot. We set off onto temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked across the path onto Willowdale Avenue. We went down to uncle Dave's and for tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. later on he had a drink of Tango orange and a few custard creams. L:ater on staff came back to escort Matthew back to the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Whieldon Road and we turned into Willowdale Avenue. We walked across the path at the end of the avenue and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We saw red minibus R839 UWF. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right into Temple Street and 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.

Trip to Fenton / Stoke 14-06-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Church Street, Stoke	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67159	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Fenton, Adj Railway Bridge	23A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Stoke and going to see uncle Dave 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 67157 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. At the end of Temple Street we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746 going towards the swimming baths. 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 D&G Bus 111 on 'the Orange ONE' service to Newcastle.

D&G 111 in Stoke

We then went to The Wheatsheaf and Matthew used the toilet. He then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings in the pub included First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Keele. We then crossed over to Campbell Place and went to Wrights Pies and Matthew had a Manchester Tart. We then we back onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42553 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we climbed up the hill and over the old railway line to Leek. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over city road and walked up to Christchurch Street and back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a Manchester Tart. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. when it was time to return to the residential unit 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 and watch buses out of his window. We saw First Potteries 67604 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67604 in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went lout for a walk. We set off out of the unit onto City Road and we crossed over and walked down the hill to bus stop outside the baths. A few minutes later dud First Potteries 67159 made an appearance on a #23A to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Smithpool Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set of up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We ran a few hundred yards and over the railway bridge and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bud we walked along Smithpool Road before turning right onto the footpath towards Mount Pleasant. We walked onto Willowdale Avenue and around the corner to uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. He then chilled out using uncle Dave computer and eating custard creams and drinking orange Tango. just after 19:00 staff from the residential unit came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we walked down the hill to Sutherland Street. We turned right onto Clarendon Street We crossed over the railway line over the footbridge and onto Hawkins Street. We followed the road aroun to the left onto Napier Street an we turned right onto Ashworth Street. We crossed over Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room and chilled out for a while. 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 / Sneyd Green 22-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Sneyd Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Sneyd Green	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the first day of a new bus service linking Bradeley Village, Community Drive, Sneyd Green-(Ralph Drive). 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 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew walked to Aldi. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. As we passed the car hire place we saw Afford rent-a-car's new minibus PO17 ZYA.

Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZYA in Fenton

We also saw Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZXX.

Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZXX in Fenton

We continued down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and we turned right into the private road that goes to the swimming baths. We went past the baths and onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill and we stopped at Aldi where we brought some New York Cheesecake. We then set off on foot back to the day centre. We walked up Victoria road and we turned right into the private road on which the baths are situated. On the way we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746 on a school's contract.

Copelands Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

We walked onto City Road and we crossed over before turning 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 Matthew went for a walk to Smith's pool. We stopped to have a look at the roadworks on Gimson Street. We continued onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. At the end we turned right onto the back street by the railway line and up to Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we went into the park. After a walk around the lido we returned onto Smithpool Road. We walked bac up the back street adjacent to the railway line and left onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and straight over Christchurch Street onto Gimson Street. We crossed over the square and back to the day centre. We went out to Central Forest park on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran North to Bucknall. We continued forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We went through Milton and forwards onto the A53. We continued North to Endon and we turned left onto B5051. We ran through Brown Edge into Norton Green and we turned right onto Bemersley Road. We turned left onto Peck Mill Lane and at the end we turned left onto the A527. We ran down to Oxford where we turned left onto Oxford Road. We ran past Matthew's old School and forwards into Smallthorne. We crossed over Ford Green Road onto Chetwynd Drive and we turned right onto Brownley Road. we turned left onto Norton Drive and right onto Haven Avenue. We turned left onto Esperanto Way and we joined the A5272. After crossing over the A53 we ran into Sneyd Green and we stopped at central forest park. At the park Matthew had a can of Coke. We then returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off Northwards up the A5272 and we turned right into Milton Road. We ran down the hiull and past the pub before going forwards along Milton Road into Birches Head. We turned right into Redhills Road and we crossed over the canal. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we ran up to the A5009. We ran down through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52. At Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went up the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. We then returned to the residential unit on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs an chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew had bacon sandwich followed by cake. We came to pick Matthew up and we went to Hanley. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up to the roundabout where we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to Hanley and we parked opposite to the bus station. We went to the chips shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #8 to Ball Green as well as 32627 on the #32 to Uttoxeter. When we had finished eating we set off down Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the A52. We went past the railway station and forwards onto the A52 to City Road. We went up the hill and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit we wrote some of the Blog as well as doing some Maintenance on the computer. We said goodbye to Matthew and he spent the rest of the evening chilling out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 28-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67603	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to visit grandma, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a giant crumpet 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 set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We headed straight onto Glebedale Road and reached our destination. In the morning Matthew spent his time on the computer and found that The Nine Arches in Earlestown was now open! For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon Matthew went swimmimg. We set off on past the Co-operative Food store onto City Road and we walked down to the private road on which the swimming baths is situated. On the way down the road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746.

Copelands Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

Matthew went swimming and then we returned to the day centre in a Intercity taxi. We ran along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. When it was time to go home Matthew climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road, We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights and over the A50 on Blurton Road. We went through Blurton and we followed the road around to the right onto Church Road. At the end we turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped off another service user before we returned onto New Inn Lane. We returned along the A5035 over the railway line into Blurton. Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of Coke whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. I had seen the turned earlier and it was booked to be First Potteries 67603. We set off to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 67603 as expected.

First Potteries 67603 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway into Trentham. We passed First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. We then passed Z Carz LG09 WPE before we turned right into New Inn Lane. Near to the Man in Space we passed First Potteries 41494 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill onto the A34. We ran under the A500 and we passed First Potteries 41501 on a #21 service. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Longton. We turned into the Hospital and we followed First Potteries 37146 into the grounds. going the other was we saw ABC Supreme BV51 BNZ & First Potteries 37159 & 37160 on #25 services to Hanley. We came out of the other side of the hospital onto the A34 and a couple of stops up the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67603 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67603 in Newcastle

Right behind us was First Potteries 37146 which we had passed in the hospital on a #25 service to Keele.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle

We walked up to grandma's house and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used the computer. About an hour later we said goodbye and we set off onto George Street. We ran down into Newcastle and we went around the Jubilee roundabout and then onto the A527. We ran out of Mewcastle through Wolstanton, where we saw Paul's of Stoke HIL 2375 and then we went down Porthill Bank and over the A500 into Longport. At Trubshaw Cross we turned right onto Newcastle Street and we ran up the hill into Burslem. In the town centre we saw First Potteries 66839 ran past the junction on a #3 to Hanley. We ran up Moorland Road and we past First Potteries 67633 running out of service which we had earlier on the #22 service. We ran into Smallthorne and we saw First Potteries 53064 on a #98 to Ball Green and First Potteries 67632 on a #7 to Hanley. We ran along the A5272 to Townsend and then we went on Town Road to the ring road. We ran around town to Lichfield Street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We ran up Victoria Road and we stopped at MacDonalds to pick up Matthew's food and we saw white minibus VO54 UJG. After we picked up the Food we ran up Victoria Road and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We ran to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road and we saw blue minibus N802 VBL. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfied Drive and we saw white minibus NX03 BFP in it's usual spot. We got home around 19:30. Matthew ate his MacDonalds and later on he had a slice of New York Cheesecake. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Sqaure / Trent Vale 28-11-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
66311	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, adj Riverside Rd	22	First Potteries
41501	Trent Vale, adj Black Lion	Blurton, adj Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for tea. Not before going to the day centre first. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. The bus turned up around 08:50 and it was his usual transport, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

The bus set off into the estate to pick up another service user before going onto the A5035. We turned onto Church Road and continued onto Blurton Road and into Heron Cross. After crossing the A50 we went straight across the lights onto Heron Street. After crossing the railway line we continued onto Gelbebdale Road before getting to our destination. In the morning Matthew spent time in the sensory room and on the computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chippy. In the afternoon they went to a pub in a Intercity taxi. Then route to the pub was via Foutain Street, William Street, and Manor Street. We then turned left onto Victoria Road. We crossed joiners Square and onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. We got to the pub and parked up. At the pub Matthew had a drink of Coke and used the toilet. Highlights of the bus sightings at the pub included First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 63178 in Joiners Square

On a #6B to Hanley was First Potteries 65564.

First Potteries 65564 in Joiners Square

Later on we saw First Potteries 63172, which was also on a #6B to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Joiners Square

When it was time to go back to the base we were picked up in an Intercity taxi. WE went onto the A52 via Palmerston Street before turning left onto Victoria Road. After crossing the old Leek to Stoke railway line we turned right onto Manor Street. We then turned left onto City Road before turning right onto Glebedale Road and onto our destination. When it was time to go home we got back on the usual bus Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We headed onto Glebedale Road and we carried on over the railway line onto Heron Street. We went through the lights and across the A50 onto Blurton Road. We went all the way through Blurton before turning right into Beaconsfield Drive. Matthew got home at around 15:00. I was waiting at home for him with uncle Dave, as mum had got something she had to do this afternoon. Uncle Dave was going to the pub with instead, and we were catching the bus in both directions! Matthew had some toast and orangeade before we set off to the bus stop around 15:30. I had been watching the buses to see what we could catch and unusually there were 2 Volvo's out on the #22 today. Required First Potteries 66311 was going to be on the 15:37 towards Newcastle and required First Potteries 66307 was going to be on the 16:37. We got to the bus stop around 15:35. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746 operating an OSSMA contract service.

Copeland's Tours MIB 746 in Blurton

The bus was a couple of minutes late, presumably loading up outside the school. When it turned up at was as expected required First Potteries 66311.

First Potteries 66311 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down near to the back of the bus and the bus set off onto A5035. We passed JayJays Travel minibus NH57 FXT and Stanton's of Stoke minibus YX56 DJD. In Trentham we passed the other required Cherry Route Volvo on the #22, First Potteries 66307. We carried on through Trentham & Hanford. We joined the A34 and we didn't pass another bus until we got onto the other side of the A500. We passed two buses in quick succession. These were First Potteries 40367 on a #21A followed by First Potteries 40026 on a #21B. WE stopped opposite the Michelinand there quite a few students about to board the bus from st Josephs College. As it looked like it was going to be standing room only, we decided to get off at this stop and walk to the pub. Rather than wait for everybody to get on the bus so we could take a picture, we crossed over the road and took a picture of First Potteries 66311 on the other side of the road.

First Potteries 66311 in Trent Vale

We walked up to London Road, and as we turned to cross it we saw the latest addition to the Stanton's of Stoke fleet behind us, former Arriva Midlands 2227 registered W227 SNR.

Stanton's of Stoke W227 SNR in Trent Vale

We crossed the road and went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses was First Potteries 32633 passing on a #101 and Stantons of Stoke ONZ 1128 going towards Newcastle. We also saw Wickson's coach WC63 BOV and ABC Supreme minibus FJ53 FBU. Around 17:00 we left the pub and walked to the stop to wait for the #22. It was due at 17:03, but as the traffic was bumper to bumper and there were only a car or two a minute coming off Harpfields Road, we guessed it would be late. We could see traffic on the main road backed up all the way to the retail park and beyond. The bus turned up eventually, 23 minutes late! The bus was what we expected it to be, First Potteries 41501.

First Potteries 41501 in Trent Vale

We got on the bus and booked back to Blurton. We sat down near to the back of this bus which was quite full. The bus set off along the A34 and we crossed under the A500 before turning right up Church Lane. In Hanford we passed First Potteries 40026 on a Hanley bound #21. The alarm kept sounding on the bus as if it was about to have a catastrophic failure. The alarm cleared itself a few time but kept coming back on. We turned onto the A5035 and the bus was crawling along and there weren't any cars in front of us. When we got to the Trentham Hotel the driver shut the bus completely down and the bus went black for a few seconds... A collective 'oooh' went down the bus. The bus restarted and the alarm seemed to clear temporarily. We carried on down the road and the alarm went off again. The driver kept the bus going and we got to out stop in Blurton. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture as the driver restarted to bus once again...

First Potteries 41501 in Blurton

We walked all the way back home and we got back into the house around 17:50, 30 minutes after we expected to be back. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched some bus videos. I made some lobby for tomorrow Matthew watched as I chopped up vegetables. Matthew eventually went to bed around 00:00... Mark