Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 11-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69174	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
69172	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
63177	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	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 First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. and we cut through onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. we saw Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEP outside there yard. We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 69174 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 and we let the bus empty before Matthew got a picture inside First Potteries 69174.

Inside First Potteries 69174

We got off the bus and we decided to look around and take a few pictures. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus towards Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69172 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road. we walked down Victoria Road. A short time later Matthew returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off through Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 63034 on a #6 to Parkhall. We continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds to pick up some food. Once we had the food we set off onto Victoria Road where we saw Z Carz YJ12 SGV parked up. we ran to the top of the hill and we turned sharp right onto City Road where we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room had chicken nuggets, fries and a cup of coke followed by a Manchester Tart. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off in the car onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through to Heron Cross. As we ran along Blurton Road we saw Lightning Travel CX04 FNV. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton. Matthew got back to the house and he chilled out on his computer. We set off onto Magdalen Road. We saw First Potteries 69162 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69162 in Blurton

we walked all the way back to the house. We chilled out and Matthew had sasage rolls and egg custard. We chilled out in Blurton for the afternoon and Matthew got read to go back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We ran forwards onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. At the lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran down into Fenton and we dropped off uncle Dave. After opening his biscuits and putting them in the biscuit tin, and updating his calendar we set off onto Wheildon Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and we parked up near to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and chilled out. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 142 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 142 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

Whilst waiting we saw blue minibus DY14 SYF going towards Hanley.

DY14 SYF in Fenton

Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63177 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street we walked through Tontine Square. We continued to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Once we had finished shopping we walk back through Tontine Square onto Stafford Street and we went to Dixy Chicken for tea. Matthew used the facilities and afterwards had chicken and fries washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew walked along Stafford Street. we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Quadrant Road and we turned right into Town Road. We followed the one-way system onto Huntbatch Street and we turned right onto Meigh Street. We continued onto Burton Place and Goodson Street. We turned left onto Old Hall Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran down Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto city Road. We turned left onto Manor Road and we got out of the taxi. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We crossed over the crossing and we walked onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in 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 Crewe / Newcastle 04-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
N44 DMV	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Newcastle 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 67650 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and 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 and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the Burslem in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we got onto the A50. We ran through Burslem past the site of the old data company which is going to be a new Lidl supermarket. and around the back of Tunstall High Street past the police station. We re-joined the High Street and ran through Sandyford. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We went under the railway line and into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5077. We continued into Alsager and we ran forwards into Radway Green. We continued up Slaughter hill and we ran up to Haslington before running towards Crewe along the A534. We ran inti the town and past the railway station before turning right into Edleston Road. We ran into the centre of Crewe and we followed the road around onto Delamere Street. We walked past the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4489 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We sat down in the chip restaurant and we order our food. Matthew went to the toilet and the food arrived. He had Chips beans and sausage with 2 round of bread and butter washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating headed back to the bus station. After we had finished we walked back through the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4170 on a #84 to Chester. When we had finished we returned We got in the car and we set off 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 joined 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 A5o into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran forwards past the railway station and we veered left towards Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Mathew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 65705 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65705 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a piece of cake. Later out Matthew went out to Newcastle our space. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We saw transport for the trip was Lucky Seven minibus N44 DMV. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran under the railway line before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran up a couple of junctions and we came off at Shelton New Road. We ran along the B5045 and through Hartshill and we ran forwards onto the A52 and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Ryecroft. We continued onto Knutton lane and we turned left onto Dunkirk. We turned right onto Poolside and we arrived at Our Space. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards used the play equipment. He also had a can of Coke. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi we set off along Stanier Street. We turned right onto John O' Gaunt's road and left onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. 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 Stoke / Hanley 07-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going 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 blue minibus DY65 ??? going towards Heron Cross.

DY65 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz BN61 RWK heading towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz BN61 RWK in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we got in a car. 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 turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We ran forwards onto Station Road and past the railway station. At the end of the rod we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up into Shelton and we turned left onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we stopped at the college. Matthew went upstairs to get something and afterwards returned to the car. We set off onto Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road and left onto Station Road. We ran past the railway station and we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran forwards onto the one-way system and we continued onto Lonsdale Street. We turned right onto Flemming Road and we continued onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Hide Street and we parked up in the car park. We walked back down to The London Grill and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had omelette, chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. After Matthew had finished his dinner we returned to the car. We set off onto Hide Street and we turned left onto Poulson Street. We turned left onto Hill Street and at the end we turned right onto Honeywall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Stoke Old Road. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto St Marks Street and we turned left onto Rectory Street. We turned left onto Clive Street and left onto Sun Street. We turned left onto Etruria Vale Road and we stopped at the annex. Afterwards we continued along Etruria Vale Road and we ran up to Snow Hill. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto Station Road and we continued onto the A52. We ran up City Road and we turned left onto the private road on which the baths are situated where we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 302. We continued to the end and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had an cup of orange Fanta. We got back in the car and we set off onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto the private road onto which the baths are situated and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turn 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 before going out. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

Also seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Z Carz WV56 VRR going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz WV56 VRR in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX heading towards Heron Cross.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

For tea Matthew had lasagne with garlic bread followed by a Manchester Tart. 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 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. 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. down under the railway line and into 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 we turned right 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. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYT on a #548 to Birmingham. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Oakhill 26-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop P	23	First Potteries
67156	Oakhill, The Oak Tree	Stoke, stop R	21	First Potteries
63178	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Oakhill later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. 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 onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Intercity MK17 VZY.

Intercity MK17 VZY in Fenton

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 where we got up and got off the bus and we saw First Potteries 65026 on a #25 to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off on foot towards Oakhill. We walked along Church Street and we turned left onto Campbell Place. We continued forwards onto London Road and we walked for around a mile into Oakhill. We visited the chemist and afterwards we crossed the road and walked up Trent Valley Road to the Londis shop. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished in the shop we walked back onto London Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #21 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Oakhill

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along London Road and we headed towards Stoke. Near to Sainsbury's we saw City Cabs DY08 UDN. We got off the bus outside of the former Maplins store. Once off the bus we walked along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street where we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 43 in Stoke

We stood at the bus stop by the newsagents and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a beefburger on a bap as well as some sausages followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Later on we returned to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE parked near to the corner of Albert Square.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Middleport 17-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
67158	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. We were 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 to the day service we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Stoke.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We set off downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus the turn the corner. as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down 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 Street 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. 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. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #3A to Kidsgrove. Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and forwards onto Pall Mall. We turned right onto Brunswick Street and left onto Gitana Street. We crossed over trinity Street and we went to the opticians. Matthew had an eye test which I assume is okay as he doesn't wear glasses. After the eye test we walked up Trinity Street and we cut through the shopping arcade onto Piccadilly. We walked down to the corner of Bethesda Street and we went into the museum. Matthew had a bottle of dandelion & burdock.Afterwards he went to the toilet. When we had finished in the museum we set off onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto Adventure Place. We turned right onto Bagnall Street and we returned to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. After a short while 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. we sat down. We set off out of the bus station 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. 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. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we were diverted. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and right onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. We set off along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the late afternoon we returned to the residential centre. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on we went to Middleport in a car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and 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 through Etruria up to Longport. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran up to Trubshaw Cross an we turned right onto Newcastle Street. We stopped at the shop and we went inside. Matthew went in a brought a breakfast to take away. We got into the car and we set off up Newcastle Street into Burslem. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge into Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we turned right on the roundabout onto the A52. We ran towards and past Stoke railway station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to the residential unit and he ate the breakfast. Matthew went downstairs and went out in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned right onto City Road and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we went under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A5272. We turned left onto Hulme Road and we turned into the track to the car park. We visited the Park Hall visitor centre and we saw that it still isn't open. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton. We set off onto the track and we turned left onto Hulme Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran down to Adderley Green. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we went over the hill and down towards Longton. We joined the one way system on Market Street and we followed it around onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand. We ran to the end and under the railway bridge, forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in hos room. Latter on Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We went downstairs and 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 and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off down up Victoria Road and we turned left onto the A52. We turned right onto Cauldon Road and right onto Boughey Street. We turned left onto The Avenue and left onto College Road. We had a brief stop by the University Chip Shop to pick up sausage chips and gravy. Once we had picked up the food we turned around at the mini roundabout and we ran up College Road. We turned right onto Cauldon Road and we turned left onto the A52. At joiners Square we turned right onto Victoria Road and we turned 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 went back upstairs. Matthew had a late tea of sausage chips and gravy. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Crewe 03-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67631	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
67151	Stoke, adj stop P	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
67635	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
67651	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
63175	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

After he had finished eating Matthew went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Church Street to the next bus stop to wait for a #23 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We saw Premier Travel minibus BX11 AZV parked in a back street near to Cauldon Road. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus outside the snooker club. Once off the bus we walked up John Street and into the bus station. 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 67635 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 Burslem 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 continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight 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 2934 on layover. We waited for the bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67651. 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 joined 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 #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window before going to uncle Dave's. Whilst we waited we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus BT60 GNN going towards Hanley.

BT60 GNN in Fenton

A few minutes later Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486 in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Fenton

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

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hulme / Newcastle 26-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Hulme	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hulme	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 Hulme Community Garden Centre. 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 67159 on a #23 to Newstead. 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

We got on to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX and we set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road We ran under the railway line and then we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran Northwards up to M6 and we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards up to junction 19 and at the roundabout we went right onto the A556. We ran forwards onto the M56 and as we approached Manchester we joined the A5103. When we got to Hulme we turned left on to Greenhay Lane West and we turned right onto Old Brierley street. We stopped and parked up and we went to the thing. Matthew went to the cafe and had a sausage sandwich and can of Coke and some cake. He went to the toilet and we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care group DY08 FFX. We set off down Old Bailey Street and we turned left onto Greenheys Lane West. We joined the Southbound A5103 and we continued forwards onto the M56. We went past the Airport and we joined the westbound A556. We continued West for a few miles am we joined the Southbound M6. We ran Southwards through the roadworks and we cam off at junction 16. We came off the motorway and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longtport and Etruria and up to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #25 to Keele. We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw Global Travel BIG 9854 going towards Stoke.

Global Travel BIG 9854 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 41502 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41502 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMK going towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMK in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to Grandma's. Matthew went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We went to Grandma's in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke. We went around the one-way system and up Hartshill Road and into Harshill. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran to the end where we turned right onto the A34 and we saw First Poteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Staff came to pick Matthew up in the car and Matthew said goodbye to Grandma and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned onto the A34 and we ran past Newcastle. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into 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. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Longton / Hanley 01-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
173	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	Longton Interchange	50	D&G
67640	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65705	Hanley BS	Adderley Green, First bus depot	11	First Potteries
63174	Adderley Green, First bus depot	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	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 to the day service we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computers and did communication studies. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out on the buses. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We crossed over Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 173 approaching. As it got closer we saw it was on a #50 to Newstead. We decided to do this bus as far as Longton. We go on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down. We set of up City Road and we turned left onto Fentpark Road. We turned right into June Road. We followed the road until the end and we turned left onto Annette Road. We turned right onto Newmount Road and left onto Goldenhill Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran through Foley into Longton. We ran under the railway bridge and we turned right into Baths Road. We turned left and we entered Longton Interchange. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of D&G bus 173 before it continued on towards on towards Newstead.

D&G 173 in Longton Interchange

Once off the bus we walked towards Wrights Pies and through the passage onto The Strand. As we walked up The Strand we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #12 to Meir Hay.

First Potteries 41501 in Longton

We continued up The Strand and we visited Lidl. Matthew went in and brought his weekly shop. Once we had finished we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67640 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and right onto baths Road. At the traffic lights we turned left under the railway bridge and onto King Street. We continued down through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. After crossing over the first roundabout we turned right at the next one onto Victoria Road We went down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once we got off the bus we walked onto Lichfield Street. We continued forwards onto Tontine Street and through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew visited Game on the first floor of the shopping centre and once we had finished we left to shopping centre. We walked back through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street and we continued onto Lichfield Street. When we got to the bus station Matthew used the toilet. Once Matthew had we went outside to catch a bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #11 to Adderley Green.

First Potteries 65705 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Adderley Green 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 where the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for the next #11 we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #12 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43876 in Adderley Green

After a while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63174 in Adderley Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off towards the roundabout and 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. 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 upstairs to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer.He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Stoke.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle by car. We set off down City Road and we continued down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit by car. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke. We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew them chilled out in his room listening to music on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.