Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 07-10-2016

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
67632	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, adj Woodlands Road	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 got on the bus and sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew made some iced cup cakes. For dinner Matthew had MacDonalds. He had a beefburger & fries washed down with a cup of Coke. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road onto Fountian Street. We followed the road to the left onto William Street and at the and we turned right onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We Crossed the roundabout 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 First Potteries 63175 on a #6 to Weston Coyney, Z Carz LV59 DZC going towards Hanley. we also saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS parked up. Matthew listened to music on the jukebox before geting on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the trip home. We got on board and we set off onto Palmerston Street. We turned right onto the A52 and left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Warrington Street and the left onto the A52 where we saw Magnum BX60 AAK. We went past Boughey Road and we followed the A52 to the left and we ran parrallel to the railway line. At City Road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279. We ran up the hill and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street. We turned right into Christchurch Road and we made a quick stop at the day centre before carrying on. We carried onto Glebedale Road and we went through to Heron Cross. We traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and some 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 bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67632. A few minutes bang on time saw dud First Potteries 67632 turned the corner as expected.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. Unusually the bus was nearly empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67632.

Inside First Potteries 67632

We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we passed Z Carz HK57 LGW & First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 42893 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34. As we got to the A34 we saw Leons Coaches 205 going towards Stafford. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed saw Paul's of Stoke HIL 2375 on London Road. We would usualy have turned right into Harpfields Road, but there were roadworks blocking the junction, so we continued along the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw ABC Supreme P881 RND going South and dud First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Stafford. We also saw dud First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65036 in Trent Vale

We walked back down the A34 and we crossed over the road. Whilst we waited for mum to arrive at the pub we saw Newcastle School HX66 AUR going North. Mum turned up and we went into 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 ABC Supreme BX54 EDJ on a North bound shuttle and First Potteries 67604 on a Longton bound #22 service. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home. We went South down the A34. Turned left onto the A500 and we ran North up to Sideway. We turned right onto the A50 and we continued to Heron Cross dropping down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road passing First Potteries 53122 on a #23 to Hanley and Triumphant Christ Chapel NK08 LVC. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We saw First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Newcastle & First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We got home around 18:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted some things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 19-08-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67601	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 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

We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off down to the A5035 were we turned left. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road and we ran up to City Road. We saw an unidentified Lightning Travel minibus off the road in the industrial estate. We turned left and we ran to Glebedale Road and turned left and to our destination. In the morning Matthew Matthew did some baking. He made cupcakes which he covered in plain and chocolate icing. For dinner Matthew went to MacDonalds. We went on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX, We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to MacDonalds. We went through the drive-in and we picked up the food and ate int in the minibus in Wickes car park. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Whilst there we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we headed up to the Shelton day centre. We stopped at the petrol station to take on some diesel and then we continued down Victoria Road. We went over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we went via Ogden Street onto Regent Road. In Hinde Street car park we saw Routemaster Buses Dart N466 TPR on layover before working the #79 to Nantwich. We followed the roa around onto College Road and we turned right onto Wellesley Street. At Snow Hill we went across the roundabout onto Shelton New Road. We stopped at the day centre to pick someone up and then we went along Cemetery Road and Caledonia Road back onto Stoke Road. We turned right onto Richmond Terrace and we joined Wellesley street. We turned left onto College Road and we followed the road forwards onto Regent Road. We ran down to Lichfield Street via Ogden Street and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included First Potteries 63100 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. When it wsas time to go we got back on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went down Palmerston Road onto the A52 and we turned right. At Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We then returned onto City Road and we turned right onto the A50 link road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came off at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. We also saw Baker Coaches 7025 RU go past the house. 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 67601. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67631 on an #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67631 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw dud First Potteries 67601 turn the corner as expected.

First Potteries 67601 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We joined the Westbound A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 41540 turn into Pacific Drive on a #21 service. We climbed the bill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34. We joined the A34 and we crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and as we turned right into Harpfields Road. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67601 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67601 in Blurton

We walked onto the A34 and we sat outside the pub whilest we waited for her to appear. Whilst we waited we saw Bennett's Mercedes minicoach FY52 GOP going Southwards.

Bennett's FY52 GOP in Trent Vale

We also saw First Potteries 67641 on the final #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67641 in Trent Vale

A few minutes later we saw Meadows Ford minibus DX65 DME going South.

Meadows DX65 DME in Trent Vale

When mum arrived we went into 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 First Potteries 65042 on a Stafford Bound #101 service, Pegassus coach FJ06 ZKS going North and ABC Supreme P881 RND on a Southbound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home. We went South down the A34. Turned left onto the A500 and we ran North up to Sideway. We turned right onto the A50 and we continued to Heron Cross dropping down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton. At the bottom of the hill we overtook First Potteries 41500 on a #23 to Newstead. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 22-07-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiner's Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67636	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 got on the bus and we sat down. We set off down to 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 returned onto New Inn Lane and we turned left onto the A5035. We came back into Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road and we ran up to City Road. We turned left and we ran to Glebedale Road and turned left and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went for a walk. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we went down Masterson Street. We turned left onto Watkins Street and we walked to the back street at the end. We joined Smithpool Road and then we walked around the lido. After we had been around the pool we walked back onto Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Alma Street. We turned left onto Watkin Street and we stopped at the shop on the corner of Masterson Street. Matthew broough a bottle of Coke. We then walked back onto Christchurch Street and then to the day centre. For dinner Matthew went to MacDonalds. We went in a Intercity taxi. We set off onto Christchurch Street and down Masterson Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto City Road. We turned into the private road for the swimming baths and we ran through to Victoria Road where we turned left. We then turned left into MacDonalds. Matthew used the toilet and then had a burger and fries and Coke. To get to the pub Matthew went on an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down into Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a can of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63177 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. When it was time to leave we got back aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. Also in the car park was Shelton Care Group NL61 VSG. We set off towards Hanley and then we turned right onto Pelham Street. We wound our way back Lichfield Street via Eastwood Road and Hampton Street. At Joiners Square we turned left onto the A52. We followed the road to the right and into Bucknall and then we ran up the hill through Ash Bank, werrington and into Cellarhead. At the light we turned right onto the A520 and we ran through Weston Coyney to Meir. We turned right at the roundabout and we we joined the Westbound A50. On the A50 we passed an unidentified Sleafordian coach. We came off the A50 outside the Bet365 stadium and we went onto Stanley Matthews Way. We ran all the way up to the other end and then we turned right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We dropped off another service user and then we returned onto New Inn Lane and the A5035. We carried on over the railway line into Blurton and Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of Barr Bubblegum 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 67636. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67636.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before sitting down towards the back of the bus. There were a few more passenger on this service than usual... It may have something to do with the end of the school term. We joined the Westbound A5035 and we passed First Potteries 67632 on a #22 to Longton and Leons coach 223. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the bill into Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we overtook First Potteries 41540 on a 21A to Hanley. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34. As we joined the A34 we saw Keith's Travel minibus MT07 DLZ and First Class RO62 LTU. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and as we turned right into Harpfields Road we saw First Potteries 67631 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67636 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 in Trent Vale

We headed back onto the A34 and we walked to the pub and we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Stafford. When mum arrived we went into 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 First Potteries 65042 on a Stafford Bound #101 service,and ABC Supreme P881 RND on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home. We went South down the A34. Turned left onto the A500 and we ran North up to Sideway. We turned right onto the A50 and we continued to Heron Cross dropping down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton and we picked mum back up before turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We saw First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Longton. We got home around 18:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 01-07-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67634	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 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 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 lemon Meringue. For dinner Matthew got a Z Carz taxi down to MacDonalds. We set off onto Glebedale road and straight across onto Fountain Street. We followed the road around to the left onto Williams Street and we turned right onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had beefburger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we got a Magnum taxi down to the pub. We set off onto Victoria Road and at Joiners Square roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included was Phil Smith's Travel DS15 BZV, First Potteries 63175 on a #6 to Hanley and First Potteries 41494 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. When they had finished they go on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the journey home. We set off onto Palmeston Street and at the end we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued to the top bwfore turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre before continuing back on to Glebedale Road. We followed the road forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we followed it around onto Heron Street. We crossed the A50 into Blurton and we carried on forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line in Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we came back towards Blurton. Matthew got home just before 15:00. 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 required First Potteries 67634. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was required First Potteries 67634.

First Potteries 67634 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. As we got on the bus we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane were we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #21A to Hanley. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. The back of the bus emptied out and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67634.

Inside First Potteries 67634

We turned left into Church Lane and and we ran down the hill onto the A34 where we saw First Potteries 42892 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67634 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67634 in Trent Vale

We crossed over Harpfields road and we walked back onto the A34. We turned to see Paul's of Stoke coach S224 BDE heading towards Sutherland Academy.

Paul's of Stoke S224 BDE in Trent Vale

We walked to the pub and as we had got there before mum we sat on the wall to wait for her. We also saw First Potteries 67637 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

This is now the only current Enviro300 single decker that we haven't been on. Whilst we waited we also saw Stanton's of Stoke coach 5658 RU on the JCB academy 3 service.

Stanton's of Stoke 5658 RU in Trent Vale

Going South on the A34 was First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

Goibg the other way at the same time was First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65042 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 required First Potteries 65037 on a Stafford 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 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 and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we stopped at a friends house briefly before we continued back, getting home just before 19:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 11-03-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67641	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 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

The bus set off onto the A5035 and we we over the railway onto Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After picking up another service user we returned onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We crossed back into Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. At the roundabout we continues onto Blurton road. At heron we went East on the A50 and we saw an unidentified white Iveco minibus and onto the A50 Link Road. We turned left onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew spent time making a chocolate cake which he cover with icing and sprinkles. For dinner Matthew had Beefburger and fries followed by a drink of Coke. In the afternoon we were going to the pub... Transport for the journey was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and sat down. The bus set off onto Glebedale Road and then left onto City Road. At the bottom of city Road we turned left onto the A52. By the railway station we continued onto the A52 and we turned left onto Boughey Road. We turned right onto Ridgeway Road and we went forwards onto Harding Road past the YMCA. We joined Regent Road. On the Hinde Street bus layover we saw Routemaster Buses 4993 UG about to work the #79 to Nantwich. We turned right onto a side street and we wound our way over onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63098 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to the music on the Jukebox. Songs included Nikita by Elton John, Westlife's version of Uptown Girl, Agadoo by Black Lace and Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cirus... Real party tunes... :) When it was time to go Matthew got back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52, and left onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we went forwards onto City Road and right onto the A50 link road where we saw an unidentified white Mercedes minibus at the Lightning Travel depot on Mason Street. We joined the Westbound A50 which we did to the Britannia Stadium. We went onto Stanley Matthews Way and at the end left onto the A5035. We turned left into Blurton and Matthew got home around 14:45. 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 67641. It turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67641.

First Potteries 67641 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 and we turned right onto the A5035. The bus in front of us was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67641.

Inside First Potteries 67641

We crossed over the railway line and we saw First Potteries 67639 on the #22 to Longton and Free Spirits MV05 YMM. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up to Hanford. At thr bottom of Church lane we saw minibus BU07 KGV parked uo in a yard, We joined the A34 and we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale. As we approached the pub we saw First Potteries 41520 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67641 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67641 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw The Redeemed Christian Church of God minibus VN05 CKK in it's usual parking space. On the way to the pub, we saw mum go past us and pull into the car park. 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 First Potteries 67631 on the 3rd #22 turn, First Potteries Raspberry liveried Scania 65035 on a Hanley bound #101 service, First Potteries 65729 on a Stafford bound #101 service, Stanton's of Stoke coach 5658 RU going Northwards & ABC Supreme P881 RND going South. 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. As we traveled North we saw National Express liveried coach FJ11 GKD, also going North on a #540 service following Alfa Coach 83. We came off the A500 at Sideway and we went East on the A50 up to Heron Cross and we turned left into Fenton. In Fenton we First Potteries 41512 on a #23A service to Hanley. After picking up uncle Dave we headed back to Heron Cross. In Blurton we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #23 to Hanley. We went forwards into Blurton and parked up at Blurton Garage was Lucky Seven SJ55 LSK. We climbed the hill and we went forwards onto Church Road before turning right into Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 67641 & 67639 on #22's. We got home around 18:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 18-12-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
42552	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Alder Walk	22	First Potteries

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

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We set off onto the A5035 and headed towards Trentham. We turned into New Inn Lane and then into Pacific Drive. Once we had picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and the A5035. We headed along into Blurton and we turned into church Road. We carried on into Blurton Road and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. When Matthew got to Fenton, he went upstairs around the back of the building. 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 on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road were we saw CG Travel minibus DX07 OJT. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we continued down to the bottom. At Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout and onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. When we got there Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting include First Potteries 63175 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 63175 in Joiners Square

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63178 in Joiners Square

We also saw First Potteries 63100 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63100 in Joiners Square

When it was time to return to Fenton we were picked up by Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went down Palmerston Street and onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and went to the top turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. When it was time to home home we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We went up City Road and forwards onto King Street before turning left onto Clarence Stree. We zigged through the side street and we came out on Anchor Road, turned left. At the end of Anchor Road we turned left past the bus depot where we saw First Potteries 40009, a Caetano Dart and a Volvo double decker. We continued along Dividy Road and we dropped a service user off at the respite place. We then got back onto Dividy Road and we headed back to Adderley Green. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran down to the bottom onto the one way system in Longton. We followed the road around and we crossed over the A50 and onto the A5035. We went through Dresden into Blurton, getting back just before 15:00. Matthew had some toast washed down with dandelion & burdock whilst we waited for time to go out and catch the bus. Around 16:16 we set off to the bus stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. 16:21 came and went and the bus didn't turn up. We had to wait until nearly 26:40 before the bus turned the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was required First Potteries 42552.

First Potteries 42552 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the middle of the bus. It was quite full this evening, probably because it was only around 10 minutes in front of the next bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway line and went into Trentham. As we turned into new Inn Lane we saw First Potteries 53042 on the #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We carried onto the top and we turned right into Wilson Road. In Wilson Road we passed First Potteries 53064 on a #21A service, 41501 on a #21 and new arrival 67632 on a #22 to Longton. We turned left onto Church Lane and at the bottom we joined onto the A34. We crossed under the A500 into trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road. The driver missed the 'opposite' in the dark and we alighted further up at the Alder Walk stop. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 42552 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 42552 in Trent Vale

We walked back to the main road and when we got to the pub mum was already inside waiting for us. 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. 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. The run up to Sideway look busy so we left the A500 to go towards Campbell Road. We saw that the road wasn't too bad ahead, so we got back onto the 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 traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road. We stopped at mum's friend shop for a short while and we got back onto Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Road. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:30. 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 23-10-2015

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	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
60072	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 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 turned left to head towards Longton. We crossed over the A50 and onto The Strand. We then turned left onto Market Street and left onto Anchor Road. At the top of Anchor Road we turned left to go towards Bentilee. We picked up another service user and we continued through to Bucknall. We went up Limekiln Bank and onto the ring road around Hanley. We turned down Lichfield Street and right into Regents Road and forwards onto College Road. We passed the railway station ans went onto the A52 towards Stoke. At the end of the rod we went left onto City Road and then right onto Glebedale Road and to 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. In the yard was also Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got aboard the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road before turning Right onto City Road. At the roundabout we went sahrp left onto Victoria Road. We headed down Victoria Road and at the Roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We turned into the pub and parked in the car park. Already at the pub was Shelton Care Group BU05 EWX.

Shelton Care Group BU05 EWX in Joiners Square

At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. Whilst at the pub we saw a number of interesting buses including First Potteries 63178 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63178 in Joiners Square

Going the other way was First Potteries 63098 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox including Desperado by the Eagles. When it was time to go back to the day service we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and We headed Palmeston Street and onto the A52 and we turned left onto Victoria Road. On Victoria Road we went to the top turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a brief stop at the day centre, we got on the bus home which today was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road getting home just before 15:00. When Matthew got home he had toast and orangeade whilst we waited for time before we went out. Today we decided to go on the 16:30 service towards Newcastle. Around 16:20 we set off on foot to the stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited at the stop we saw Jayjays Travel RX57 POV going into Blurton.

Jayjays Travel RX57 POV in Blurton

Today the bus was bang on time and it turned the corner and it was dud First Potteries Scania 60072.

First Potteries 60072 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus was nearly empty and we set off onto the A5035 passing First Potteries 60128 on the #22 to Longton. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and as someone got off the bus in front of us was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 60072.

Inside First Potteries 60072

We carried on and we turned into New Inn Lane. As we passed Pacific Drive we saw First Potteries 40009 on its way towards the Trentham Hotel. As The Lea was being resurfaced the buses had to go into Blurton to turn around for the journey back to Hanley. Further up New Inn Lane we passed First Potteries 53119 on another #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We turned into Hanford and the headed down Church Lane down to the A34. We went under the A500 and into Trent Vale, where we passed required First Potteries 42553 on the final #22 turn going towards Longton. The bus turned into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 60072 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 60072 in Trent Vale

We walked onto the A34 and we saw a Southbound #10 to Stafford approaching in the distance. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries Scania Omnicity 65033.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

We got to the pub before mum, so we sat on the wall outside to wait for her. As we waited we saw Roseville Ford minibus NH56 JWM going South down the A34.

Roseville NH56 JWM in Trent Vale

When mum arrived we went in 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 were ABC Supreme minibus N806 CRJ & P881 RND. We also saw CHH Coaches MX59 BLK going North down the A34. After we had finished eating we went to the car. We called uncle dave to tell hm we were on our way. We set off onto the Southbound A34 before turning Northwards onto the A500. At Sideway we went East on the A50 to Heron Cross. We dropped into Fenton and picked up uncle Dave before returning up to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we went through Blurton along Blurton Road. At the bottom of the hill we saw City Cabs SJ54 MWY at the BP petrol station. We climbed the hill and forwards onto Church Road before turning right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:30. Matthew chilled out using the computer and helped mum making Christmas Cake. He also came to visit me and uncle Dave in the shed which is starting to take shape as a proper 'man cave'. Matthew chilled out further on the computer and went to bed around 00:00... Mark