Trip to Bucknall / Hanley 31-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Bucknall, Opp Finney Gardens	Hanley BS	5	D&G Bus
67154	Hanley BS	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was returning to the residential unit later, but first he was going out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. Matthew Woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Later on we set off to Etruria via Clayton. We got in the car and we headed onto the A5035. At trnetham we turned right onto the A34 and we headed Northwards passing an unidentified Taurus Holidays coach. We ran through Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we ran forwards onto Stafford Avenue. We turned right onto the Northbound A519 and left onto Abbots Way. We turned left onto Edwards Avenue and we ran forwards onto The Plaisaunce. After picking up our friend we ran ran back down the Plaisaunce and forwards onto Edwards Avenue. We turned right onto Abbots Way and left onto the A519. We ran into Newcastle and forwards onto the A527 assing Arriva Midlands 3693 on the #64 to Shrewsbury. We passed the bus station and ran out of Newcastle alomng the A52 and we ran around the one way system and headed towards Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We turned sharp left onto Garner Street and we parked up near to the food truck and we headed into the gazebo. Matthew had a cumberland sausage, bacon and egg bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We ran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53 and we veered left onto Forge Lane and we turned left onti the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park. We parked up and we saw silver minibus YR09 NRZ parked up.

YR09 NRZ in Wolstanton

Also seen was blue minibus M33 POE.

M33 POE in Wolstanton

We went into Asda and Matthew went to the toilet. We did Matthew's weekly shopping and afterwards we headed back to the ca. As we were setting off we saw First Potteries 35947 on a #501 Festival Park circular service. We set off out of the car park and we headed to Bucknall to do some more shopping. We ran under the A500 and we headed South. We turned left onto the A53 and we saw Cabability FJ16 AVK. We came off the A53 and we turned right onto Etruria Road. We turned left onto Marsh Street and we saw First Potteries 67175 on a #7A to Biddulph. We headed towards Cobrdge and we turnmed right onto the clockwise ring road. We turne dleft onto Bucknall New Road and we headed down the hill. We saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley. At Limekiln lighte we turned right onto the A52 and intoi Farmfoods car park. We went into the shop and Matthew decided he wanted to catch a bus home. We said goodbye to mum and our friend and we headed onto the A52 and to the nearest stop to wait for a bus. On the way to the bus stop we were passed by Stanton's of Stoke coach PSU 988 on a #26 to Hanley. We got to the bus stop and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 111 on a #5 to Hanley.

D&G Bus 111 in Bucknall

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off towards limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. at the top of the hill we turned right onto the anticlockwise ring road and we turned left onto Town Road. We turned right onto Quadrant Road and we ran forwards onto Stafford Street. Weturnmed right in front of the town hall and left onto Bagnall Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus at Hanley Matthew went to the toilet. We headed down the bottom end of the bus station to catch a bus towards Blurton. As short time later we saw a bus approaching the stand. We saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67154 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Blurton

We walked back to the house getting back just after 15:30. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Around 17:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw silver minibus C11 HTC parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice and washed it down with a glass of Irn Bru. For afters Matthew had a cheesecake with custard. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton in a taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Leek / Keele 15-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65041	Endon, High School	Leek BS	18	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. In the morning Matthew out on the bus. We went downstairs and We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 65732 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home When we got home Matthew had toast and a small bottle of Coke. Later on we went to Endon. We got in a car and we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and we continued onto Blurton Road. In Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50. We ran up to Sideway and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at Etruria and we went eastwards along the A53. We ran through Cobridge past the site of new Wrights Pie shop. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook where we saw Boydens YP64 HSC. We stopped at Endon. After visit my old workplace we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Leek. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65041 on a #18 to Leek. We got on the bus and we booked to Leek before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto A53 and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station where we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988. and we got up and got off the bus. Once we were in Leek we walked into the town centre to get something to eat. We walked through the arcade onto the A53 and we turned left onto the A523. We turned left at Derby Street and we went to the Coffee Bean Café. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we returned to the bus station. After picking up a present We returned to Keele by car. We set off onto the A520 and we headed South down to Cheddleton. We stopped in the layby and we had bacon & cheese oatcakes. Once we had finished eating we set off down the A520 and we ran through Wetley Rocks. At Cellerhead we turned right onto the A52 and ran through Werrington and down Ash Bank into Bucknall. We ran up Bucknall New Road into Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to the end and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We turned left onto the A53 and we rn through Etruria over the A500. We ran through Basford and down towards Newcastle. On the edge of town we saw First Potteries trainer 66805 parked up. We ran around the one way system and over the roundabout onto Ryecroft past the site of a potential new development af Newcastle council win a £11m pounds grant. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned right onto the A525. We ran up the road and we turned right into the estate. After dropping something off er returned to Blurton. We set off onto the A525 and we ran down into Newcastle. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left on to the A527. We saw First Potteries 37121 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 37121 in Newcastle bus station

We joined the A52 and we ran around the one way system and headed towards Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we joined the Southbound A500. WE ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 at Sideway. We headed Eastwards towards Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to Blurton. When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and chilled out on his computer until it was time to go to the residential unit. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive passing JMS Topgear Travel BW14 ZTK. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went into the residential unit and upstairs. He chilled out on his computer and watched buses from the window. We saw First Potteries 37157.

First Potteries 37157 in Fenton

Also seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 116 on a #17 to Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 116 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bacon & cheese oatcakes. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw grey minibus BJ15 XSG parked up. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up at the day centre. We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. 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 / Newcastle 07-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63172	Hanley, stop O 1	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65040	Newcastle BS	Trent Vale, adj Black Lion	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 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. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street. We went around the corner onto Old Hall Street and we visited B&M. When we had finished shopping there we crossed over the road onto Tontine Street. We walked up to Tontine Square and around the corner onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Pound Bakery. Afterwards we crossed the street and visited Poundland. We walked back along Parliaemnt Row onto Tontine Square and we stopped at Greggs. Afterwards we walked back along Parliament Row and around the corner onto Old Hall Street to the bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus approaching and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on we went dowstairs dinner. we went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street past an old pub which has now been reopened as something else. and into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street. We stopped at the cash machine and we went into the market. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We saw Stanton's of Stoke OYD 424 heading towards Meir. We walked back past the bus station we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set off out of Tesco and onto Baths Road. We saw grey minibus SF19 OSD. We turned left onto King Street and we ran through Foley into Fenton. We continued onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. 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 went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Mathew went out. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop by the flats to wait for the next bus to Newcastle. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. We saw a bus heading towards the hospital. When it came into the bus station we saw it was First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we booked to the Black Lion before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we continued into Trent Vale where we got up and got off the bus. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63114 on a #22 to Longton, Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988, ABC Supreme KX13 DZL going North and First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off back to Newcastle by an Intercity taxi. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and left onto Ironmarket. Once ouf of the taxi we visited the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a night out in Yates and afterwards got an Intercity taxi back to Fenton. We set out along Ironmarket and we ran forwards onto the A53. We followed the one way system around onto George Street and we ran up the hill to Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 22-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
119	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
160	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	9	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Before that though, Matthew was going to the dentist! It was also Black Friday. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988. In the morning Matthew went to the dentist. We went downstairs and we got in a car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road at the roundabout. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Bucknall and we turned left onto Bucknall Road. We turned right onto Keelings Road and left onto Bucknall Old Road. We continued onto Hillcrest Street and we turned right onto Garth Street. We parked up on Upper Huntbach Street car park and we walked to the dentist. Matthew visited the dentist but he didn't have any work done today. When the appointment had finished we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Garth Street and we turned left onto Bucknall Old Road. We turned right onto Keelings Road and left onto Bucknall Road. At the bottom of the hill we turned right at the lights onto the A52. We ran up to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and we parked up. We returned to the residential unit where work is currently being carried out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. later on Matthew went to Hanley to collect his dinner. We went downstairs and got in the car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road at the roundabout. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street We stopped at the chips shop and after we had picked up the food we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and we parked up. We returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and went to the dinning room and had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. When Matthew had finished eating he went to room to chill out whilst waiting for me to pick him up. I appeared around 14:30 and Matthew got ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. When we were ready we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. Almost immediately we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. Whilst we waited for time, Matthew went to have a picture taken in the bus. 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. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. Whilst we waited we took a few pictures of buses. We saw First Potteries 67637 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67637 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 67660 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen passing the bus station was Z Carz LDV minibus CN57 HWA heading Northwards.

Z Carz CN57 HWA in Newcastle

After a while we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 65727 in Newcastle bus station

We walked back over to the min part of the bus station to wait for a bus towards the hospital. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 160 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the Hospital. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 160 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 160

As we set off we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #99 to Chell Heath. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #101 to Hanley. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and we walked up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car. We set off onto Victoria Street and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto the A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road we saw First Potteries 67661 running out of service. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We set off back down towards Stoke and onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We arrived at the oub and we saw First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford. We walked into the pub and Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 67663 on a #22 to Longton, Alfa 85 heading towards Newcastle, First Potteries 63173 on a #101 to Hanley and ABC Supreme HV18 FHH heading Southwards. Once we had finished eating we set off We carried on along the A34 through Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Blurton. We ran past the site on which they intend to build 126 new houses. We got back around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We wrote the Blog and we sent a couple of e-mails. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 20-06-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67642	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
41495	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67649	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
63175	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we walked around the corner onto City Road. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Lichfield Street and we turned right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 41495 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Buslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 65735 on a #3 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We cotinued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straigh up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We pas the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the pub. We went to the pub on the corner of the street. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew a had a burger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2931 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67649. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joind Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and then we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer. Whilst there we saw Meadows DX65 DMF going towards Longton.

Meadows DX65 DMF in Fenton

Also seen was D&G 134 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 134 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Volkswaggen Transport MU51 ZXX heading into Fenton.

MU51 ZXX in Fenton

After tea Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw Stanton's of stoke minibus PSU 988 parked up at Hinde Street. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53 and we saw ABC Supreme SJ13 WYD. We ran over the A500 into Basford and we dropped down into Newcastle and went around the one-way system. We went down Barracks Road past the bus station and we joined onto the A519. We ran South for around a mile an we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Once they had done we returned to the day centre on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto the A519 and we ran North to Newcastle. We ran past the bus station and we joined the Eastbound A53 through Basford and into Etruria. We turned left onto Forge lane and we ran around to Festival Way where we saw Z Carz minibus LV59 DZC at Waterworld. 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 and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew put his shopping away in the kitchen and then chilled out in his room. later on he had a bath and then had toast and orange juice for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stretton / Birches Head 15-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
PSU 988	Fenton	Stretton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
PSU 988	Stretton	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Birches Head	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 Stretton and later on going to Birches Head. 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 41498 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 Stretton on Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link road and then we ran down to the A50. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton. We continued along the A50 through Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter. We continued along the A50 and we turned onto the A511. We travel for around 2 miles and we followed the road to the right through Hatton. We crossed over the railway and we passed near to Tutbury before running into Burton from the West. At Beam Hill we turned left Harehedge Lane. We continued forwards onto Bitham Lane. In Stretton we continued onto Bridge Street and Hillfield Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto James Brindley Way. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of coke. For dinner Matthew had a cheeseburger and fries followed by a warm chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988. We set off onto James Brindley Way and we turned left onto Hillfield Lane. We continued onto Bridge Street and forwards onto Bitham Lane. We carried on along Harehedge Lane and at Beam Hill we turned right onto the A511. We by-passed utbury and we ran down over the railway line into Hatton. By the salt Box Café we followed the A511 to the left and we ran the last 2 miles or so to the A50. We joined tha Westbound a50 and we ran down towards Uttoxeter. We by-passed Uttoxeter and we continued along the A50 to the edge of Blythe Bridge. We continued along the A50 through Meir and Longton and We ran down to Heron Cross and we came off the A50. We ran along Heron Street and forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Glebedale Road. once we got back we returned to the residential unit. We walked onto Christchurch Street and down 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 Lucky Seven NJ08 YRV going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven NJ08 YRV in Fenton

A few minute s later we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Matthew had chips and beans followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew then went to his room to get ready to go out. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the a52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Out we saw Choices Housing minibus BX12 BRV parked up.

Choices Housing BX12 BRV in Birches Head

Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Birches Head Road We ran up towards Birches Head and we turned left onto Diana Road. We turned left onto Anthea Road and at the end we turned right onto Botany Bay Road. We continued onto Janet Place and at the end we turned left onto the A5272. We joined onto Bucknall New Road and at limekiln light we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto manor Street and at the end we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. 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 Clayton / Newcastle 06-12-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton Poundstretcher	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton Poundstretcher	Clayton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Clayton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67638	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had 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 DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line 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 watched a DVD. for dinner Matthew had a pizza. In the afternoon Matthew went out shopping. Transport for the trip was Shelton care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and and we joined the Northbound A52. Near to the railway station we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We went forwards onto Station Road and at the end we turned right onto Stoke Road where we saw Premier Travel LG09 OFK. We went up the hill and and to Shelton New Road where we had a brief stop at the other day centre. Once we had finished we returned onto Stoke Road via Caledonia Road and we ran up Snow Hill into Hanley. We went around the ring and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Poundstretcher to do some shopping. Matthew went in and brought some chocolate bars before returning to the minibus. We then headed to the pub in Clayton. We set off onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the roundabout Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw Stanton's of stoke minibus PSU 988 parked up at Hinde Street. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left and headed under the A53 onto Festival Way. After running around the loop of festival Way and Forge Lane we re-joined the A53 and we saw ABC Supreme SJ13 WYD. We ran over the A500 into Basford and we dropped down into Newcastle and went around the one-way system. We went down Barracks Road past the bus station and we joined onto the A519. We ran South for around a mile an we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. He also went to the play area. Once they had done we returned to the day centre on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto the A519 and we ran North to Newcastle. We ran past the bus station and we joined the Eastbound A53 through Basford and into Etruria. We turned left onto Forge lane and we ran around to Festival Way where we saw Z Carz minibus LV59 DZC at Waterworld. 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 and we ran up to the top and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale road and to our destination. After a quick stop Matthew continued home on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We travelled 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 took a picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU before it returned to Fenton.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Once in the house Matthew had toast and a glass of Coke Zero Sugar 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 67638. A few minutes later running bang on time we saw dud First Potteries 67638 turned the corner as expected.

First Potteries 67638 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat 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 climbed the hill into Hanford were we saw First Potteries 67634 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into Wilson Road passing First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill passing First Potteries 42554 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We joined the A34 and we crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we saw Newcastle School minibus EJ60 KXH. We turned right Harpfields Road and we ram forwards onto Hilton Road where we passed First Potteries 67636 on the final #22 turn. We turned into the City General hospital and we saw ABC Supreme SB56 SKV and First Potteries 37159 on a #25 to Hanley and E-zec patient transport YJ16 GEY. We rejoined the A34 and we travelled North about 1/2 mile and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67638 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67638 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we then walked back towards Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:15 and we ran down to the A34. We went past Newcastle bus station and we went around the Jubilee roundabout. We joined the Eastbound A53 and After crossing the A500 we ran through Etruria and up through Cobridge. We stopped at the Yorkshire Fisheries chip shop and we had a few chips to share in the car. We then returned onto the A53 via Furnival Street and Sneyd Street. We turned left onto Sandbach Road and into Smallthorne via Sneyd Hill. We crossed the roundabouts and we ran down Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Fell Street and right onto Coseley Street. After a brief stop at the bottom end of Smallthorne and we turned right onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road and we ran around Saturn Road, Mars Street and Jupiter Street. We missed doing something so we returned to the bottom of Smallthorne via Ford Green Road and Ashman Street. After we had done we returned to the top of Smallthorne via Chell Heath Road, ford Green Road, Saturn Road and Mars Street. We stopped for a short while and we saw D&G 119 on a #9 to Hanley. We ran back up to Smallthorne Roundabout and we turned left onto High Lane and we passed First Potteries 41514 on a #8A to Endon. We ran into Hanley and onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We stopped at McDonalds to pick up food for Matthew. We continued up Victoria Road onto the A50 link road. We ran up to the A50 and we went West to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:45. When we got back Matthew ate his McDonalds, which was a cheeseburger, fries and chicken nuggets washed down with a Coke. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark

Trip to Leek / Stoke 26-07-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Leek	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Leek	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
41520	Stoke, adj stop X	Blurton, opp Ladybank Grove	23A	First Potteries

Today we had decided to renew the bus pass, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a giant crumpet and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we joined the A50. We came off at the link Road and we ran up the hill to City Road. We ran down City Road and we turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew chilled out in the sensory room and then used the computer. For dinner Matthew had pizza followed by cake. After dinner Matthew went our for a drive. For the trip we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran to the traffic lights. We followed the road around to the right and we ran through Bucknall. We turned left onto Eaves Lanes Bucknall Grange and continued onto Greasley Road. Before we joined the A5009 we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 988 in a side street. We turned right onto the A5009 and we ran past the Cemetery to Milton and we turned left. We then ran through to Newford Crescent and onto the Northbound A53. We ran up through Stockton Brook and we saw First Potteries 65001. We continued North through Endon and Longsdon and we ran down the hill and over the Churnet and into Leek. We ran into the town centre and parked up and walked to The Cock Inn. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. When it was time to go we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the driver home. We rana round the one way system an onto the A523 to the centre of town. We turned left onto the A53 and we ran near to the bus station and down to the A520. We went 'straight outta Compton' and forwards onto Cheddleton Road. We ran through crossed under the Ipstones branch of the railway and back over the Churnet Valley Railway and through Cheddleton to Wetley Rocks we saw M&A Travel minibus BG08 AET. At Cellarhead we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Werrington and onto Ash Bank. We turned left onto Salters Lane and we ran through Hulme and onto Park Hall Road. In Adderley green we ran past the Scraggs depot and we saw Scraggs 8416 VT. At the roundabout we turned left onto Anchor Road and we saw First Potteries 41496 at the back of the depot. We ran down the hill and we turned right near to the bottom. We weaved our way around the back of Longton and we joined King Street West of Longton. We continued down onto City Road and then left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a brief stop we set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A50 link road and then onto the Westbound A50 and we ran down to the Bet365 stadium. We ran along Stanley Matthews Way and 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 took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out. On a normal Tuesday we would have done the #22 to Grandma's. Between us we had seen all 3 buses... Unusually there was a Solo out today, First Potteries 53122. The other two turns were being worked by First Potteries 67601 & 67602. Around 16:00 we got in the car and we drove onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton to the A50. We went West onto the A50 and we passed D&G 112 on 'The Orange One', well off its normal route. We went South on the A500 briefly and we circled over the A500 onto Campbell Road. As we ran towards Stoke we passed Bennett's Mercedes minibus FY52 GOP. We joined the one-way system and we parked up by the market. We went into the One Stop Shop in Stoke and Matthew used the toilet. We got Matthew's pass in record time today. It was the quickest we have ever gotten his pass sorted in the last decade! Once we had sorted it, we went out onto Church Street and we said goodbye to mum. As we were about to set off onto Glebedale Street we saw D&G 171 on the #14A to Hanley.

D&G 171 in Stoke

We also saw First Potteries 53208 on a #23A to Hanley.

First Potteries 53208 in Stoke

We walked around the corner and we sat by the bus stop whilst we waited for the bus to come. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #2 to Newcastle and First Potteries 37146 on the #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a Dart approaching... As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 41520.

First Potteries 41520 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Glebe Street and we turned left onto Church Street. We crossed obver the A500 and we went under the railway line where we saw D&G 161 on a 'Nines' service to Clayton. Part way up city road we were flagged down by passing Alton Towers Transport T743 JHE which was on a E2 service. The driver of the other vehicle was telling our driver about a crash on City Road by the bed shop. The road ahead had been closed. That explained why we saw 'The Orange One' service on the A50 earlier. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and one of the staff member from Matthew's day centre got on the bus. We continued forwards onto Wheildon Road and we ran up to Heron Cross via Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road and when the bus got to the end we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 41520 before it carried on towards Newstead.

First Potteries 41520 in Blurton

We walked home and we got into the house around 17:00. We chiiled outat home and then we went out for MacDonalds. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and then left onto Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we joined the A50. We came off at the link Road and we ran up the hill to City Road were we saw Intercity SV07 VDL. At the roundabout we turned right onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to the Macdonalds Drive Thru, and after we had picked up Matthews food we ran back up the hill to City Road. We stopped at KFC for our tea, and then we joined the A50 link road. Westbound A50 and we ran down to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton onto Church Road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 19:45. Matthew had a hamburger and chicken nuggets with fries , washed down with a cup of Coke. He then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark