Trip to Hanley / Bradwell 20-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	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 and to visit uncle Dave. 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 D&G Bus 44 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Also seen was Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke SO57 OKE in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Ace Travel SA58 KXR going towards Stoke.

Ace Travel SA58 KXR in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw Afford Rent-A-Car YM69 NTG.

Afford Rent-A-Car YM69 NTG in Fenton

Whilst at the bus stop Matthew noticed the trees from the blind school had been dug up and an old painted advert could be seen on the end of the terrace of houses, in preparation for the new sheltered housing complex being built. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off 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 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 due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and we walked forwards onto Stafford Street. We stopped at Potteries Pantry and Matthew had his dinner. Matthew had sausage and cheese oatcakes and a can of Coke followed by a slice of lemon meringue. Whilst we ate dinner highlights of the bus sighting included Stanton's of Stoke TCE 646 on a #61 to Bradeley. After dinner Matthew went to the toilet. We set off onto Stafford Street aand we walked through Tontine Square. We stopped at the PDSA charity shop before continuing up to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went in Menkind and Matthew brought a little bus charm which he attached to his camera. We visited the Samsung Support centre and Edwards. Afterwards we walked around the corner onto Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500. 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 got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we crossed the A500. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill onto the one-way system. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. We continued down to the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. 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 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to chill out before going to see uncle Dave. We saw City Cabs WF11 MOA parked up nearby.

City Cabs WF11 MOA in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw silver minibus SF19 AXC going towards Heron Cross.

SF19 AXC in Fenton

Later on we went to uncle Dave's. We went downstairs and we set off onto we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road we saw Intercity SF62 GZN. 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 walked onto Whieldon Road. We got in the car and we set off along Whieldon Road. We turned 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 Newcastle / Stoke 07-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
SA58 KXR	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	ABC Supreme
SA58 KXR	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme
67654	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
67664	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	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. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flats for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw Z Carz YA13 AMK. The bus turned the corner and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before 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 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 due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road 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 bus station where we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #21 to Trentham. We got up and got off and we walked up Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Boots and afterwards we went into the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we visited a few shops. We came out of the shopping centre and we went the card Factory. Afterwards we walked down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Later on Matthew went out to KFC. Matthew went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We walked past Philpots and at the roundabout we turned right into KFC. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #6 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we walked back along City Road and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. Matthew went to the toilet and then had Chicken fillets burger and fries with a cup of Coke. We returned to the Newcastle on ABC Supreme SA58 KXR. We set off onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran forwards onto George Street and onto the one-way system. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5367. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we ran forwards onto Poolside. We turned left onto Stanier Street and into the adventure playground. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards spent time outside on the play equipment and went up in the tower. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in ABC Supreme SA58 KXR. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned right onto John O'Gaunts Road. We turned left onto B5044 and left onto the A525. We turned left onto the Northbound A34 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Ryecroft. We ran forwards onto the one-way system and we continued onto the A52. We ran thought Hartshill along Hartshill Road. 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 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus SF10 LFJ also heading towards Hanley.

SF10 LFJ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63146 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63146 in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus HT68 HHE going towards Stoke.

HT68 HHE in Fenton

Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a lasagne followed by cake. Later on Matthew went to Stoke on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road and we walked down to the stop by Travers Court. The bus appear and it was First Potteries 67654 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We then walked down the road pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67665 on a #11 to Hanley, ABC Supreme EN14 CHF, Teletaxis minibus NK09 FHY & First Potteries 44511 on a #21 to Hanley. After we had finished in the pub we walked outside to the bus stop. A few minutes later First Potteries 67664 appeared on the #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 along Church Street and over the A500. We went under the railway line and forwards onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we walked between the flats onto Temple Street and back top the residential unit. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. 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 / Tunstall 03-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to see the dentist. 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 ABC Supreme SA58 KXR.

ABC Supreme SA58 KXR in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Travel Express Airport MA59 KME heading towards Heron Cross.

Travel Express Airport MA59 KME in Fenton

We went downstairs and we saw the transport was a lucky Seven Taxi. We got in the taxi 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 right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right and went past Fenton manor Sport centre before turning onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bucknall New Road and we turned left onto St Anns Street. We crossed Bucknall Old Road and we ran forwards onto Baskerville Road. We turned left onto Eaton Street and we ran forwards onto Upper Huntbach Street. We stopped at the dentist and we got out of the taxi. Once inside Matthew to the toilet. Matthew went to the dentist but they weren't able to do the work today because they didn't have the necessary paperwork. Matthew came out of the dentist and we crossed over the ring road. We walked along Meigh Street and we turned right onto Burton Place. We turned left onto Goodson Street and right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we went back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew went out for dinner. We went in a car to Tunstall. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went straight onto to Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued forwards onto Scotia Road. We followed the road to the left onto Williamson Street and we saw Stanways OIG 5670 parked up. we turned right onto High Street. We parked up in the square and we walked around the corner to the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had Gammon, chips and egg washed down by a can of Coke. This was followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. When we had finished we returned to the car and we returned to Fenton. We set of up High Street and we turned sharp right onto the by-pass. We ran past Asda and onto Scotia Road. We ran into Burslem and forwards onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Hanley and we ran Clockwise around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and into Stoke. At the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY going towards Heron Cross.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Jayjay's Travel YM61 PUA heading towards Heron Cross.

Jayjay's Travel YM61 PUA in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Stanton's of Stoke RIL 3697 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke RIL 3697 in Fenton

Later on we went to Trent Vale. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A500. We ran Southward down the A500 to Hanford and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we stopped at McDonalds. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto the Southbound A34. We ran down to Hanford and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to Sideway roundabout and we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead. We ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and follows the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled in his room on his computer. He watched some television and he also had a can of Coke. 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.