Trip to Hanley / Bucknall 30-09-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley, adj stop J1	23	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and was was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Newfriars College SF70 MLN. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500 and we saw Z Carz PO55 URU. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. There was Travel Express YJ62 CRF parked up on Cauldon Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #11B to Bentilee. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67158 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road where we saw First Potteries 32066. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the day centre. Later on we returned 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 on his computer and watch buses out of the window. we saw grey minibus NJ59 UUJ going towards Longton.

NJ59 UUJ in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw white minibus FE09 ZMX. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran towards Bucknall and we saw Travel Express ML08 ODU. We followed the A52 to the right. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When Matthew had finished his drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto the A52. We followed the A52 to the left and we headed towards Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we run forwards towards Stoke. We ran near to the railway station and we ran alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road 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 went 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 Hanley / Festival Park 01-06-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37146	Fenton, Adrian Street	Hanley, stop J1	6A	First Potteries
SFZ 7846	Hanley	Bentilee	Charter	Z Carz
PO55 URU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
44515	Fenton, opp Albert Square	Blurton, Eastfield Close	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out for a walk. We went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Street and we went onto Christchurch Street. When we had finished we walked through the passageway and across the car park onto City Road. We walked up to Victoria place and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the park. In the park Matthew had a sit down and ate a ham sandwich as well as a chocolate bar washed down with a bottle of Irn Bru. We left the park onto Beville Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and walked up to the square and crossed over the road. We waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 37146 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 37146 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #6 to Coalville. We ran up Lichfield Street where we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus where we saw First Potteries 67699 on the #3 to Crewe. and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi to Bentilee. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz SFZ 7846. we got on and we set off along Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We turned into Brecon Way and we turned into Aylesbury Road. We visited a house and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by Z Carz PO55 URU. We got on the bus and we ran through the estate and back onto the A5272 and we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC. City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Stantons of Stoke IXZ 272.

Stantons of Stoke IXZ 272 in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs and set off to the bus stop. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for the next bus to Blurton. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road. We carried on down the hill into Blurton. and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate and we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Longton. as far as the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down Beaconsfield Drive and back home. Matthew had a drink of dandelion & burdock and ate his Manchester tart. Later on we went to Fesival Park. We got in a car and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive ad we turned left on Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road where we saw silver minibus YK05 OYG and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and into Heron Cross. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road and we ran up to City Road. We turned right onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road. Whilst in the traffic we saw optare demonstrator YJ19 HUV. This bus on loan to Arriva Midlands on a #164 to Hanley. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way and right onto Ridgehouse Drive. We ran to the end and we parked up at Morrison's We went to the supermarket and we brought some Shopping. Outside of Morrisons is a new drive through Starbucks that is currently being built. When we had finished we returned to Fenton with Matthew's weekly shop. We set off onto Ridgehouse Drive and we ran to the end and turned left onto Festival Way. We ran back under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the ring road and we ran around to Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we went across the A52 onto Victoria Road. We walked down Victoria Road to the chip shop to pick up tea. and we ran up to the top and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we ran along Baker Street onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and onto Temple Street to go back to the residential unit. We went upstairs with Matthew and we spent a few minutes with him before we said goodbye. Matthew drank a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Shelton / Belper 19-09-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN18 VHL	Fenton	Shelton	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN18 VHL	Shelton	Belper	Charter	ABC Supreme
HN18 VHL	Belper	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Shelton on ABC Supreme HN18 VHL. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and onto the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the Shelton exit. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we ran up to the other day centre. Matthew went in and did some stuff. We went forwards to Belper on ABC Supreme HN18 VHL. We set off onto Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we ran down Bucknall New Road to Limekiln lights. We turned left onto the A5009. We ran through Abeey Hulton and Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North through Endon. We ran through Longsdon and we ran into Leek. In the town centre we continued forwards onto the A53 and we ran out of town. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and then just after the Winking Man pub we turned right and ran to Longnor. We turned right onto the A515 and we ran South for a couple of miles. We then went Eastwards along the A5012 until we got to the A6. We then ran Southwards down the A6 until we got to Belper where we saw Little's B7 on a #142 to Alfreton. Matthew had dinner had the King Street fish and chip shop. He had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke can. We saw Trent Barton 688 on a #6.4 to Derby. When we had finished we set off Northwards up the A6 to Whatstandwell and we turned left onto the A5012. We travelled Eastwards for around 15 miles to Newhaven and we joined the Northbound A515. We ran Westwards from Hurlow through Longnor and we joined the Southbound A53 North of the Winking Man. We travelled south through through Blackshaw Moor and into Leek we ran South through Leek and continued along the A53. We ran through Longsdon and into Endon. We continued South Through Stockton Brook. We passed under the A5272 and past the site of a new building and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. After a few minutes we saw City Cabs YX61 VVO going towards Stoke.

City Cabs YX61 VVO in Fenton

A short while later we saw grey minibus SB66 FZW going towards Stoke.

SB66 FZW in Fenton

After a while we saw Stanton's of Stoke WIL 2928 also going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke WIL 2928 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

After a while we saw Z Carz minibus YJ62 LSX going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

Also seen was Free Spirits MV05 YMM going towards Stoke.

Free Spirits MV05 YMM in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41497 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41497 in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus G14 SBX going towards Stoke.

G14 SBX in Fenton

Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to visit uncle Dave. We went downstairs and out of the unit. We got in a car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turnd right onto Whieldon Road and to uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. Eventually staff came to pick him up and return to the residential unit. Staff turned up in a car to pick Matthew up and go shopping. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and left onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Aldi. Matthew did hi shopping and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto Victoria Road and right onto manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew also drank a can of Coke. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. Matthew had a few rich tea biscuits. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Alsager / Florence 16-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
PO55 URU	Fenton	Alsager	Charter	Z Carz
PO55 URU	Alsager	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. We were also going out for tea with Matthew today. Around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Meadows DK65 XSW.

Meadows DK65 XSW in Fenton

We continued to the day centre and we saw blue minibus DE02 WKT.

DE02 WKT in Fenton

At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Alsager on Z Carz PO55 URU. City Road onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill towards Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left. We ran over the roundabout under the A53 A500 onto the Northbound A34. We ran up to Talke Pits and followed the A34 to the right. We passed through the West end of Kidsgrove and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Church Lawton and we joined the B5077 and we travelled Westwards into Alsager We stoped at Ma's Kitchen and we went infor dinner. Matthew had a breakfast washed down a can of Coke. When Matthew had finished we returned to Fenton on Z Carz PO55 URU. We set off along the B5077 we ran through Church Lawton and forwards onto the A50. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran through Talke down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria dnwe came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway bridge and up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to then residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to watch buses out of the window and wait for us to come and pick him up for tea. Whilst he waited he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw Lucky Seven PO61 JXD going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven PO61 JXD in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus KV06 SRZ going towards Hanley.

KV06 SRZ in Fenton

We came to pick Matthew up to take him out for tea. After get ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Driev and we stopped to pick up a friend. We turned left onto Finstock and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Magdalen Road and we joined the Northbound A5035. We ran towards tollgate and near to the traffic lights we passed Stanton's of Stoke double decker WSV 530. We continued through to Dresden and we turned right onto Belgrave Road and we went past a new building on the right hand side. We turned right onto Lightwood Road and right into Highland Drive. We turned right into Sussex Place and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and we returned to the table. For tea Matthew had a mixed grill followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. He washed it down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton via Meir. We set off onto Sussex place and we turned left onto Highland Drive. We turned right onto LIghtwood Road and we veered left onto Gravelly Bank. We crossed over the A520 onto Grange Road and we turned left onto Grindley Lane. We turned left onto Whitestone Road. We turned left onto Lysander Road and we cur through one of the street on the estate to drop off a friend. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we ran down to catchem's corner. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran through Meir and Longton into Fenton. We came off the A50 and w turned right onto Blurton Road. We went through the lights onto Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 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 Salt Hill / Clayton 18-06-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Salt Hill	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Salt Hill	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 Salt Hill. Families got the chance to try out high ropes, rock climbing, bowling and more at the Salt Hill Activity Centre, which opened its doors to the public on today. The £5.5m site features a range of activities including a tramlining zone, a high wire climbing area with tight ropes and suspended mid-air tubes, indoor caving, a large soft play area and six 10-pin bowling lanes. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanchurch abd we got onto the Southbound M6. We travelled around Bimingham to junction 4 and we joined the Southbound M42. At junction 3A we joined the Southbound M40. We ran near to Banbury and Oxford and at junction 4 we went Southwards down the A404. We joined the Eastbound M4 for a short fun and we came off at junction 7. We went North up link road and at the rounadabout we turned right onto the Eastbound A4. We stopped at Salt Hill and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Bath Road and we turned left at the roundabout onto the M4 link road. We travelled westards along the M4 for a short while and we came off at junction on the the A404. We ran Northwards and we joined the Westnound M40. We ran near to Oxford and banbury up to the West Midlands and we joined the Northbound M42. We came off the M42 onto the M6 and we ran around Birmingham and up into Staffordshire. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we ran Northwards up the A500 to Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line. We continued up City Road into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room chill and wait for us to arrive and take him out for tea. Whilst he waited we saw Lucky Seven DV08 KKY going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven DV08 KKY in Fenton

A few minutes later we also saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare minibus LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Jayjays Travel YM61 PUA going towards Stoke.

Jayjays Travel YM61 PUA in Fenton

In the distance Matthew saw a crane helping on the construction of new sheltered housing.

Crane in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

Also seen was Trinity Sixth Form minibus EU67 NWN going towards Stoke.

Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Z Carz minibus PO55 URU heading towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Mum and I turned up and after a quick stop we went out to tea into Clayton. We set off onto Temple Street amd we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill to the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale. After we passed Tesco we turned left onto Clayton Lane. We veered left to continue up Clayton Lane and we turned right onot the Northbound A519. SAt the next junctio anfter the petrol station we turned left onto Seabridge Lane. We ran into the station for nearly a mile and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and than we found a seat in the lounge before ordering the food. matthew had a chicken and beef burger with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. After we had finished eating we got back into the car and we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off along Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 watched England in the World cup and they had a party in the living room. Later on 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 Norton / Clayton 12-06-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Norton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Norton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton, Manor Sports	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton, Manor Sports	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
HV62 OKT	Clayton	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

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 also found out about the plans to turn the old Trentham Nat West bank into a cafe. It will be the perfect place to grab a coffee and panini' - residents welcome plan to turn bank into an all-day cafe-bar. 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 E-zec patient transport SF66 EJG.

E-zec patient transport SF66 EJG in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Norton Children's Centre on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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 DY08 FFX. 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 63097 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 DY08 FFX. 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 Copeland's Tours MIB 542. Matthew went swimming and after we had finished we came out and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 394.

Copeland's Tours MIB 394 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. We saw Temple Street Methodist Church DN03 WKK returning to the church.

Temple Street Methodist Church DN03 WKK in Fenton

Also seen was Free Spirits FJ55 PVY going towards hanley.

Free Spirits FJ55 PVY in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67601 in Fenton

Later on we were going to Clayton for tea. We went down and it was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50 and we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23A to Newstead. We continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive past the new build house. 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 Intercity HV62 OKT. We set off up the A519 and we ran up to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards past the hospital. We turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up the hill into Penkhull village. We turned left onto St Thomas' Place and we ran past the Penkhull Education Centre and onto Princes Street. The Education Centre is going to be kept the the surrounding space used as a car park for the nearby primary school. We continued to the end of the road and we turned right onto the A52. We ran through Hartshill to Stoke and we went around the one-way system. We joined onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we went under the railway line. We ran up City Road into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. When Matthew got back Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Abbey Hulton / Newcastle 24-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Abbey Hulton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63099	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65037	Newcastle BS	Stoke-upon-Trent, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going trampolining and out to Newcastle later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the see the doctor. Set of onto Glebedale Road and went to the health centre on the corner. After being seen he returned onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcakes followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went trampolining in Abbey Hulton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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 across onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road where we stopped for a short while. We returned onto Lichfield Street and crossed over onto Derby Street. We turned right onto Botteslow Street and we ran down to the A52 where we turned left. At Limekiln lights we continued onto the A5009. We ran under the old railway line to Leek and into Abbey Hulton. We turned right onto Abbots Road and we ran up to the sports centre. Outside the sports centre we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXD. Matthew had a session on the trampoline and then he went to the toilet before having a drink of Coke. When we came out we saw Shelton Care Group BM17 HKX. When it was time to return to Fenton we got aboard 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 ran forwards the A52 and we turned right onto Botteslow Sreet. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we turned left onto Derby Street. We crossed over Lichfield Street onto Regent Road and we stopped for a short while. We rejoined the Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We ran over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. At the top we turned sharp right onto City Road. we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out until he went out later. We saw Douglas MacMillan DK67 CVL turning in the road.

Douglas MacMillan DK67 CVL in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

Also seen was Gladstone Primary minibus LG08 ZRV going towards Stoke.

Gladstone Primary LG08 ZRV in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bacon and Chips followed by cheesecake. We went out to catch the bus. We set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus BL67 YED outside their yard. Outside the flat we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

We continued walking down to The Range and we did some shopping. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road and up to the next bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. We waljed out of the bus station onto Hassell Street and forwards onto Friars Street. We crossed over the A34 and we went to Morrisons. We did some his weekly shopping and walked crossed under the A34 at the subway and walked up High Street. We stopped at a pub and Matthew went to the toilet before having a glass of Coke. When he had finished his drink we continued up the High Street and turned right into Ironmarket. We walked down Castle walk and into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 41495 on a #4 to Audley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65037 on a #25 to Hanley. We decided to do this bus to the bottom end of Fenton. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 65037 before it continued to Hanley.

First Potteries 65037 in Stoke

We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his 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.