Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 08-07-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67602	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had 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 ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user. We then returned onto New Inn Lane. 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 turned left into Christchurch Street and reached our destination. In the morning Matthew spent his time baking. Matthew made some jam tarts. For dinner Matthew walked to MacDonalds. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down to MacDonalds. Matthew used the toilet and then had a burger and fries with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we carried on down the Victoria Road to Joiners Square. We crossed over the A52 onto Lichfield Street and we went into the pub. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Hightlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67637 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. When it was time to go home Matthew climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Palmeston Street and at the end we turned left onto the A52. We crossed straight over the roundabout onto the A52. We continued into Stoke past the end of station Road and right onto City Road. We crossed the A500 and we went around the one way system and then left onto London Road. In Oakhill we saw Aimee's YN04 YHZ. We joined the A34 at Trent Vale and we ran under the A500 into Hanford. We continued down the A34 until we got to Trentham Gardens and then we turned left onto the A5035 and we turned into New Inn Lane. We dropped off another service user and we saw St Dominic's minibus YR13 CGF. We returned onto New Inn Lane and we turned left onto the A5035 and we saw Z Carz YJ61 GYZ by the McColls. We turned left onto Church Road and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We ran to the bottom and we turned left onto Finstock Avenue. We ran up past the shops and we turned left onto Emsworth and back onto Beaconsfield Drive. Matthew got home just before 15:00 and he took a another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

As Matthew came into the house we saw Stanton's of Stoke KY12 YGC. Matthew had toast and a drink of limeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67602. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67632 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67602.

First Potteries 67602 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway into Trentham and we passed Z Carz minibus LG09 WPE before we turned right into New Inn Lane We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. At the end of Wilson Road we turned left onto Church Lane and we ran down the hill to the A34. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we we saw Daish's coach FJ08 BYO. We turned right into Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67602 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67602 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we sat on the wall outside the pub to wait for mum to arrive from Grandma's. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67631 on the final #22 turn, going towards Longton.

First Potteries 67631 in Trent Vale

A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke coach ONZ 1128 going North up the A34.

Stanton's of Stoke ONZ 1128 in Trent Vale

Mum turned up in the pub and Matthew and inside the pub Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included freshly repainted First Potteries 65039 on a Hanley Bound #101 service as well as ABC Supreme P881 RND on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we caught up with Stanton's of Stoke coach 614 WEH We went Eastwards up the A50 to Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We returned to Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. We carried on through Blurton along Blurton Road passing Approach minibus NK08 LVC. We turned right onto Church Road and then turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive getting home just before 18:20. Matthew then chilled out on his computer and we ate a few of his home made jam tarts until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 20-05-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton MacDonalds	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton MacDonalds	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67633	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off A5035 and we turned right towards Trentham. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After picking up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane we saw Hanford Manor Residental Home minibus BJ58 WSX. We turned left onto the A5035 and we went into Blurton over the railway line. In the lay-by we saw Bennetts Y58 THS. We turned into Magdalen Road and onto Finstock Avenue and we stopped at Blurton Pharmacy. After the brief stop we went up Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. At the end we turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. At Heron Cross we went over the A50 and through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and then we turned left onto Christchurch and to our destination. In the morning Matthew spent time baking some pancakes and then spent some time on the computers. For dinner Matthew went out to MacDonalds. Transport for the trip was on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right on City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to MacDonalds. In the car park we saw KH Travel YD65 PGU. When we got there Matthew went and used the toilet before having a beefburger and fries with a cup of Coke. After we finished we got onto a different bus for the trip to the pub. It was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. The bus set off down the hill to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street and too our destination. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. On the Jukebox he listened to Billy Ray Cyrus, Steps, Black Lace & Bon Jovi. When it was time to go we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the trip back home. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. At the roundabout we went left onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We had a brief stop at the day centre before continuing onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed this around onto Heron Street. We went thrugh Heron Cross onto Blurton Road and over the A50 through Blurton. We continued onto Church Road and we turned right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we returned onto New Inn Lane and onto the A5035. We crossed the railway line into Blurton and we got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Matthew had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be required First Potteries 67633. Near to the bus stop we saw Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was required First Potteries 67633.

First Potteries 67633 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we noticed that the bus behind us was empty and the bus was about to pick up more passengers by Crowcrofts Road, So Matthew took a picture of the empty rear of First Potteries 67633. We passed grey minibus YJ14 COU and then we passed one of the other two buses on the #22 and it was dud First Potteries 67632 going towards Longton. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We passed First Potteries 42892 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. At the top of the hill we turned right onto Wilson Road and left into Church Lane. At the bottom of the hill we saw required First Potteries 42553 on a #21A to Hanley. We also saw First Potteries 65039 on a Stafford bound #101. We crossed under the A500 and we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We also passed Paul's of Stoke P17 POS going South. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67633 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Trent Vale

We walked back on to the A34 and to the pub where we sat on the wall waiting for mum to arrive. Whilst we were there we saw Newcastle School HJ60 KXH. Mum arrived and we went inside 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 included Stanton's of Stoke ONZ 1128 going North up the A34, First Potteries Sentinel Scania 65040 on a Stafford bound #101 service, First Potteries 67603 on the third #22 turn, Roseville EX57 HKT going North & ABC Supreme N806 CRJ. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we went East towards Heron Cross were we came of. On Grove Road we saw First Potteries 41540 & 41499 on #23A services. We dropped down into Fenton and we picked up uncle Dave. We then went back to Heron cross and onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran along Blurton Road through Burton. At the roundabout we went right onto Church Road and we turned right again onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white Iveco minibus NX03 BFP. We got home around 18:00... Matthew then chilled out at home, using his computer and helping to write the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Abbey Hulton 03-03-2016

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

Today going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

we got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed the railway line and we went into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before going back onto the A5035. In Blurton we turned left into Church Road and we went forwards onto Blurton Road. At Heron Cross we joined the A50 and then we did the A50 link Road into Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and left again into Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went on the computers and did communication studies. For dinner Matthew had jacket potato with beans followed by toffee cheesecake. After dinner Matthew was going to Abbey Hulton do trampolining. Transport to Abbey Hulton was on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto the A52 and headed towards the railway station. We continued along the A52 over Joiners Square roundabout and past the Limekiln Bank junction and forwards into Abbey Hulton. We turned right onto Abbots Road and we stopped at the sports centre. Matthew used the toilets before having a session on the trampoline and getting his level 2 certificate. we also saw new to Shelton Care Group PN15 ETV there too.

Shelton Care Group PN15 ETV in Abbey Hulton

When it was time to go back we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the return journey. We set off onto Abbots Road and left onto Leek Road. We continued through Limekiln Bank junction and forwards to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We did this to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale to our destination. We changed onto a different bus for the journey home and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. The bus set off onto Glebedale road and right onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we did the A50 to Heron Cross. After turning right onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton and forwards onto Church Road. We turned Right at Beaconsfield Road and Matthew got home around 15:00. Matthew had some toast and a drink of orangeade. We had a couple of things to do so we went on a run out with Matthew in the car. As we were setting off we saw Paul's of Stoke Leyland Tiger D458 ENV on a shuttle service for Sutherland Academy. We hadn't seen this bus many time before so we headed of to the school so Matthew could get a picture. To get to the other side of the bus so it was facing us we went up Finstock Avenue and right into Consett Road so we could go past the school on Beaconsfield Drive from the other side. We then paused do Matthew could get a picture of Paul's of Stoke D458 ENV.

Paul's of Stoke D458 ENV in Blurton

We continued through Blurton and onto the A5035 before turning right onto Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Westbound A50 and then the Northbound A500 up to Stoke and we came off at the A52. We ran past the railway station and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele. We carried on forwards over joiner Square to Limekiln Bank. We turned left up the hill and then turned right to run past Northwood Stadium up Townsend. We went down to Birches Head to dropped off some paperwork. Whilst we were there we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus SFZ 7846. After returning up Birches Head Road we turned right onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green where we saw Intercity AK08 FOA. We carried on up to Smallthorne and at the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem where we followed First Potteries 32080 on a C4 and 37159 on a C3. We continued through Burslem to Longport. After turning left at Trubshaw we stopped at Scott Lidgett Road to drop something off and then we continued down to the A500 to Etruria and we did the A53 towards festival park before going around Hanley on the ring road. We came off the ring Road at Botteslow Street and we ran down to the A52. We did some shopping at Farmfoods and then we headed back onto the A52 which we did to the bottom of City Road. We ran down onto the A500 and we came off at Fenton as we dropped some shopping off at uncle Daves. We coninued up to Heron Cross and we turned right towards Blurton. We went though Blurton along Blurton Road and we stopped for a short while at mum's friends shop. Whilst there we saw Stanton's of Stoke coach ONZ 1128 go by. After saying goodbye we continued through to the A5035, and we dropped some stuff off in Trentham. once we had finished we cam back down the A5035 into Blurton getting back around 18:00. For a late tea we had beef, potatoes and carrots followed by a slice of chocolate cake. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 05-02-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
WJ12 NKX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Intercity
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67632	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 to find that it was raining. He got dressed and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on to the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We headed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After picking up a service user we headed back onto new Inn Lane and back onto the A5035. We returned through Hem Heath and we turned left onto Church Road. We carried on down to Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton into Heron Cross. We turned right onto the A50 and we went along the A50 Link Road onto City Road where we turned left. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory room and used the computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. After dinner they were going to the pub. Outside the Day Centre was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Today we were going to the pub in a taxi minibus. It turned up and it was Intercity Volkswagen minibus WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Fenton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road. We went straight across onto Fountain Street and then left onto William Street. We turned right onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the bottom of Victoria Road we crossed the roundabout at Joiners Square and we went onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included Robin Hood YJ08 NSN and First Potteries 63179 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to some music on the Jukebox. Tracks included Uptown Girl by Billy Joel and Homely Girl by UB40... When it was time to go home we were picked up by Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and then right onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and went straight to the top and onto the A50 link Road. We turned right onto the A50 and came off at Heron Cross. We turned left on to Blurton Road and we ran forwards onto Church Street. After turning right onto Beaconsfield Drive they attempted to drop matthew off but they we ere early and I hadn't got home yet. So we had and extra run out. We went forwards onto the A5035 and over the railway Line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped another service user off in Trentham before returning onto New Inn Lane and back onto the A5035. We came back into Blurton and we got home around 14:40. Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67632. It turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67632.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we turned right. We crossed over the railway an we entered Trentham. As we turned into New Inn Lane we saw First Potteries 53063 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We went along New Inn Lane and we turned right into Wilson Road. As we traveled towards Church lane we passed required First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. At the bottom of Church lane we joined the A34 and we saw MT Travel DK60 CWY. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we saw Paul's of Stoke L232 BUT going in the opposite direction. Before we turned into Harpfields Road we saw dud First Potteries 67638 on the other #22 turn to Longton. We turned into the road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67632 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67632 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we walked back onto the A34 and to the pub. As we got to the car park mum arrived at 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 included ABC Supreme minibus P881 RND, Stanton's of Stoke ONZ 1128 going Northwards again and First Potteries 37156 on a #10 to Stafford. After we had finished eating we went to the car and Matthew called uncle Dave to tell him we were on the way. We set off down the A34 and then went onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards on the A50. We headed though Heron Cross and we went into Fenton. We then saw First Potteries 53041 on a #23A to Hanley. After picking uncle Dave up we went back up to Heron Cross. We crossed the A50 into Blurton and we saw Lucky Seven SA08 WCK & PK09 JFX. We traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Road. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer and had a couple of Viscount biscuits. Matthew went bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 13-11-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
65706	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

As we were about to get onto the bus we spotted a coach in the distance. It was Barratt's of Nantwich N9 BUS.

Barratts of Nantwich N9 BUS in Blurton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham before turning at New Inn Lane. We turned into Pacific Drive and we picked up another service user before going back onto New Inn Lane. We returned along A5035 before turning left into Church Road and forwards onto Blurton Road and we carried on to Heron Cross. We turned right to go through the traffic lights and onto Heron Street. After crossing over the railway we turned left onto Christchurch Street before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. We went to fetch dinner from the chip shop. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. In the afternoon we went to the pub in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and straight onto Fountain Street. We turned left onto William Street and then left onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and down to Joiners square. At the roundabout we went straight onto Lichfield Street and to the pub. Before going into the pub we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63174 in Joiners Square

We went into the pub and Matthew used the toilet before having a glass of Coke. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 63176 in Joiners Square

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Joiners Square

Matthew continued to listen to music on the Jukebox including Alison Moyet. When it was time to go they waited outside for the taxi. Whilst waiting we saw Robin Hood mini coach YX07 GYG turn into the street.

Robin Hood YX07 GYG in Joiners Square

We also saw First Potteries 63096 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63096 in Joiners Square

The taxi came and it was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi, and we went down Lichfield Street and forwards onto Victoria Road. On Victoria Road we went to the top turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a brief stop at the day centre, we got on the bus home which today was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road getting home just before 15:00 and we saw First Potteries 50296 on the #22 to Longton. When Matthew got home he had toast and cherryade whilst we waited for time before we went out. Today we decided to go on the 16:30 service towards Newcastle. We set off around 16:15 and we were leaving the house when we saw First Potteries 60175 going towards Newcastle. A quick check of the phone revealed that it couldn't have been the bus we went to catch as it would have to travel from Longton in 4 minutes! It was the bus before running approximately 20 minutes late. We stood at the stop and sure enough a few minutes later and bang on time we saw dud First Potteries 65706.

First Potteries 65706 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. The bus was completely empty and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65706.

Inside First Potteries 65706

We sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right onto New Inn Lane. We entered Hanford and we passed required First Potteries 42552 on the 3rd #22 turn going towards Longton. We went down Church Lane and near to the bottom we passed First Potteries 53119 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We joined the A34 and we went under the A500 into Trent Vale. when we got to Harpfields Road we turned right and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65706 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 65706 in Trent Vale

As we walked onto the A34 we saw First Potteries 65035 going Northwards. Mum texted to us that she had been delayed as the car battery was flat. We sat on the wall to wait for her and we saw Stanton's of Stoke ONZ 1128 going Northwards. Just as she got to us, we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #10 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65004 in Trent Vale

We walked with mum into the pub and we sat down near to the door. Our usual tables weren't available... Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were ABC Supreme N806 CRJ on a staff shuttle. After we had finished eating we went to the car and Matthew called uncle Dave to tell him we were on the way. We set off down the A34 and we went onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards on the A50. We headed though Heron Cross and into Fenton. After picking uncle Dave up we went back up to Heron Cross and over the A50 into Blurton. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and Church Road and we passed First Potteries 53122 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home just after 18:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 06-11-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
42554	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Today Matthew went out dressed as a vampire! Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham before turning at New Inn Lane. We turned into Pacific Drive and we picked up another service user before going back onto New Inn Lane. We returned along A5035 before turning left into Church Road and forwards onto Blurton Road and we carried on to Heron Cross. We turned right to go through the traffic lights and onto Heron Street. After crossing over the railway we turned left onto Christchurch Street before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. We went to fetch dinner from the chip shop. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. In the afternoon we went to the pub in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road. At the bottom of the hill we joined the A52. We carried on past the railway station and forwards to joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and then to the pub. At the pub Matthew used the toilet and had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63172 which was on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63172 in Joiners Square

Also seen was First Potteries 63098 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox including Deborah Harry, Westlife and Alison Moyet. When they were ready to go they went outside to the car park. In the car park was Shelton Care Group NL61 VSG.

Shelton Care Group NL61 VSG in Joiners Square

We also saw Shelton Care Group GU60 HVX.

Shelton Care Group GU60 HVX in Joiners Square

We then got on our bus back to Fenton, which was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Joiners Square

The bus set off onto Palmeston Road and then we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a quick stop we got back onto Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey back home. The bus set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We carried on forwards onto Heron Street and across the light at Heron Cross. We crossed the A50 and then through Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and then we got home around 15:00. When Matthew got home he had some toast and some cherryade. We decided to catch the 16:30 through Blurton, so we set off to the bus stop around 16:15. We waited at the stop for a short while and we saw dud First Potteries 42554 come around the corner.

First Potteries 42554 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we passed First Potteries 53830 on a #22 service. We crossed over the railway into Trentham and we passed Scraggs minibus 1655 VT going the other way. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we passed First Potteries 41493 coming the other way on a #22. We went into Hanford and we we passed First Potteries 40367 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We went down the hill and we joined onto the A34. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 53059 on a #21 to Trentham. The bus turned right into Harpfield Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 42554 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 42554 in Trent Vale

We turned and we saw Stoke on Trent welfare bus FJ59 GKA behind us. We crossed the road and we headed back to the A34. We walked to the pub and mum was already waiting for us. Whilst we waited for the food to be brought out we saw required First Potteries 42356 which was a mere 10 minites behind the bus that we caught... Presumably the 16:14 running a few minutes late. We must have been on the bus before that was running close to 30 minutes late! Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were First Potteries 65040 on a #10 to Stafford and Stanton's of Stoke ONZ 1128 Northwards. After we had finished eating we went to the car and Matthew called uncle Dave to tell him we were on the way. We set off down the A34. We went onto the Northbound A500 where we saw a couple of minibuses as well as a Freeway coach going Northwards and a Solous Coaches coach Going South. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we did a 180' up the A500 and into Fenton. After picking uncle Dave up we went back up to Heron Cross. We stopped at the temporary lights and the traffic wasn't moving. In front of us was First Potteries 53209 also stuck in the traffic. There was a turned just in front of us so we decided to turn around and go back. We went back down to Smithpool Road and we weaved our way through Fenton and City Road before taking the A50 link Road up to Heron Cross. We travelled through Blurton and we stopped at the shop to say hello to friends. After a brief stop we carried on along Blurton Road and Church Road and we turned onto the A5035 and we saw First Potteries 53118 running out of service. We got home at 18:20. Matthew later ate some toffee cheesecake and then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 11-09-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
40009	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been out with his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and blackcurrant juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham before turning at New Inn Lane. We turned into Pacific Drive and we picked up another service user before going back onto New Inn Lane. We returned along A5035 before turning left into Church Road and forwards onto Blurton Road and we carried on to Heron Cross. We turned right to go through the traffic lights and onto Heron Street. After crossing over the railway we turned left onto Christchurch Street before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. We went to fetch dinner from the chip shop. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. After dinner we went to the pub. Today we went to the pub in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We headed down to the A52 and we turned right towards the railway station. We saw First Potteries 37157 on a #3 and D&G 158 on a #9 service. We continued along the A52 past the railway station and university and up to Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we reached our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. Best of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63173 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Joiners Square

Also seen was First Potteries 63179 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63179 in Joiners Square

This was followed shortly afterwards by ABC Supreme SM57 RZU which was seen heading towards Hanley.

ABC Supreme SM57 RZU in Joiners Square

Also on a #6A to Hanley was First Potteries 63250.

First Potteries 63250 in Joiners Square

When it was time to go we went outside to wait for the minibus back home. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63176 in Joiners Square

This was followed by Scragss Blue Buses YJ69 GHH on a #50 to caverswall.

Scraggs YJ59 GHH in Joiners Square

The minibus appeared and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and it went down Lichfield Street and across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. On Victoria Road we went to the top turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. We stopped briefly before setting off onto Glebedale Road and going forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road and to our destination. Matthew got home a little before 15:00 and I had just got back from the chemists! Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus, as well as some sugar-free Maria biscuits. Since our last outing there had been a timetable change and Newcastle bus garage had closed... The bus to Newcastle was now a few minutes later. There were also constant swapping of buses throughout the day so at this point it is difficult to try and predict what was going to turn up. So far today First Potteries 41498/41502/42356/60015/65035/65567 had all made an appearance today... First Potteries 65035 could quite possibly the First Scania Omnicity to ever work the #22 proper (a couple of Scania Omnicity's worked the #22A when Adderley Green had the turn for a short while over a year ago...) We set off to the bus stop just after 16:15 and we walked all the way to the bus stop on Magdalen Road. A few minutes later an 'Olympia' liveried First Potteries solo came around the corner. Was this the #22 or the #23A? It got closer and we saw it was on the #22. We then saw it was required First Potteries 40009!

First Potteries 40009 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. Matthew was very good and didn't honk the horn... We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We stopped adjacent to newstead industrial estate and we were passed by Bennetts minibus FY52 GOP. We crossed over the railway and we entered Trentham, and we turned right into New Inn Lane. Opposite to the man in Space we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. A bit further up the road we saw dud First Potteries 41497 on a #22 to Longton. In Hanford as we turned into Wilson Road we passed First Potteries 53123. The bus emptied a little at the rear and Matthew took a picture of the empty rear of First Potteries 40009.

Inside First Potteries 40009

On Church lane we passed First Potteries 53122 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We joined the A34 and passed First Potteries 65041 just before the A500. We went under the A500 and we entered Trent Vale. At Harpfield Road we turned right and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 40009 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 40009 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw Paul's of Stoke M221 AGL. We got to the pub before mum did today, so we sat on the wall for a few minutes. Whilst we were there we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #10 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

We met up with mum and Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were Coaches Stanton's of Stoke ONZ 1128, Global Travel T5 XLA & HUI 6822 and bakers Coaches BIG 5013 all going North. We also saw ABC Supreme BV51 BNZ on a Stafford bound hospital link service. After we had finished eating we went to the car and Matthew called uncle Dave to tell him we were on the way. We set off down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards along the A50 to Heron Cross. We dropped into Fenton and we picked uncle Dave up, and we came back through heron Cross. We crossed the A50 and we went into Blurton along Blurton Road. We followed the road forwards onto church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We passed First Potteries 41497 on a #22 to Longton, and we got home around 18:15. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark