Trip to Hanley / Trentham 28-07-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65033	Hanley BS	Tittensor, Monkey Forest	101	First Potteries
65042	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67180	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and 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 First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Hanley. A short time later we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw red minibus YY06 MVF heading towards Stoke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. On Elsing Street we saw Afford Rent-a-Car YS21 JVW parked up by the garage.

Afford Rent-a-Car YS21 JVW in Fenton

Behind this was Afford Rent-a-Car CA70 CUG. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a first but to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 44 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned up and 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. 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 waited for a bus to Tittensor. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Tittensor before We sat down towards the back. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required First Potteries 67179 on a #22 to Longton. bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor where we got up and got off the bus. We walked to Monkey Forest and we got a Lucky Seven taxi to the Trentham. We set off onto Monkey Forest and we ran up the hill. We turned left onto the A34 and up into Trentham. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and went to the Gardens. we walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had an ice cream in a waffle cone. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 opposite the A5035. We turned left and walked along the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65042 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford along the A34 and we overtook ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. We went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67180 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67180 in Hanley bus station

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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we saw Cabability LK66 AET. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw silver minibus DK57 CDE. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out before going to uncle Dave's. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw white minibus CV11 BBK. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We continued along 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 house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. 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 and we saw silver minibus DK53 VRE parked up. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. 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 Oakhill / Hanley 09-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65042	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	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. 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 Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we went for a drive in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line before we crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system in Stoke town centre and we turned left onto Lonsdale Street. We turned right onto Fleming Road and left onto London Road. In Oakhill where we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #21 to Hanley. We stopped at a chemist and we picked up a prescription. Afterwards we rejoined London Road and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran through Trentham and we continued Southwards through Tittensor. We turned left onto Tittensor Road and we ran through Barlaston. We continued onto Station Road we ran through to Rough Close. We joined the A520 and we ran up Windmill Hill. We continued onto the B5029 and we ran into Blythe Bridge. We ran through the centre of the village and we turned left onto Cheadle Road. We turned left onto Dilhorne Road and we ran towards the village we turned left onto Caverswall Road and we ran into Caverswall. We turned left onto School Lane and we into Catchems Corner. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran as ran as Longton where we came off onto Lightwood Road. We joined the A5035 and we ran through Dresden into Blurton. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and at the roundabout we ran forwards into Trentham Gardens. We parked up and we went to the retail village. we stopped at the riverside Cafe and for dinner Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a bottle of Coke. After we had finished eating we got back in the car for the trip to Brampton. We set off out of the gardens onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Trentham into Hanford and we went under the A500 into Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. At the bus station we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. We crossed over the roundabout onto the A527 and we ran up towards Wolstanton. We stopped at Brampton and we went to the museum Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we got back in the car and we set off onto the A527. We turned left onto the A53 and we followed the one-way system onto the the Eastbound A52. We ran towards Hartshill and we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Broad Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran into Hanley. We followed the one-way system onto Marsh Street and we turned right onto Trinity Street. We turned left onto Foundry Street and right onto Hope Street. We ran onto Quadrant Road and we ran under the shopping centre. We joined Town Road and we crossed over the ring road before joining the clockwise ring road. We ran around to the A50 and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At joiners Square roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran into Stoke and past the railway station. We ran along side the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room until later. We saw D&G 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Also seem was Lucky Seven MK65 HZY heading towards Longton.

Lucky Seven MK65 HZY in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFG going towards Hanley.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFG in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 65042 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65042 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by cake. Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to catch a bus. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65042 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we saw Travel Express YJ62 CRF. we went 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 where we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 Bethesda Street and we turned right into John Street. We climbed the hill and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. 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 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 19-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63116	Stoke, stop R	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65039	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
63112	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
DX08 NND	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham Gardens and it was Luke's Birthday 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 E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB in Stoke

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. In the morning Matthew walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short while we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63116 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off 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. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #4 to Hanley. We walked out of the bus station We turned left onto High Street and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We walked to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. After a while we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley. Once First Potteries 65039 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Trentham and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #22 to Newcastle. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. We headed out of Trentham Gardens and we crossed over the A34 and we walked forwards onto the A5035. Just after New Inn Lane we stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Longton. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 536. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63112 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63112 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #22 to Newcastle. ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi DX08 NND. We got on the minibus and we set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50. We traveled Westward to Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left 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 went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Newstead. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we went tea by car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle and we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had a mixed grill followed by Lemon Meringue pie and ice cream. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton. We set off onto the A34 and we ran up to the roundabout and did a u-turn. We ran back down through Crackley and Cross Heath towards Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto Hilton Road and we ran past the hospital we turned right onto The Avenue. we turned right onto 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 and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Congleton / Stoke 01-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	1A	D&G
67153	Stoke, adj stop X	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
KE54 ARM	Fenton	Trentham Gardens	Charter	Lucky Seven
PO60 YGU	Trentham Gardens	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going out on the bus and he was also going to Trentham Gardens to see the fireworks. 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 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

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 we went to Congleton on Shelton Care GRoup DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. when we got to Hanley we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We ran to the end and we joined Etruria Road. At Festival Park we joined the Westbound A53. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at Talke and we ran Northwards up the A34. We continued through Scholar Green and into Congleton. We ran to the north of the town centre and we turned right onto the A54. We ran into the town centre and we turned left onto Worrall Street. We parked up and we went into the leisure centre, which has recently had a major refurbishment. After using the toilet Matthew went to see the new soft play area. When we had finished we returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Worall Street and we turned left onto the A54. We ran up the hill out of the town centre and we turned left onto the A34. We ran Southwards through Scholar Green and Talke and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop washed down with a can of Coke. After dinner Matthew child out in his room and watched buses from the window. We saw Lucky Seven DK11 BVX going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven DK11 BVX in Fenton

Matthew changed the batteries in his camera. we went downstairs out for a walk before tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street and we saw Z Carz KE03 JXC. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went downstairs out for tea. We went out and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 112 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. We walked to the one stop shop and Matthew visited the library. Matthew went to the toilet. After going to the one stop shop we set off onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37158 in Stoke

We walked up Church Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. After we had finished we set off onto Church Street. We saw Go Goodwins C1 ECB heading towards Newcastle.

Go Goodwins C1 ECB in Stoke

We continued along Church Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down at the back of the bus. We set off along Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went to Trentham to watch the fireworks. We went downstairs to wait for the taxi. Transport for the trip was Lucky Seven KE54 ARM. We got on the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road to the left onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and then turned right onto Church Road. At the light we turned right onto the A5035 We continued over the railway line into Trentham and we ran to the end of the A5035. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. Once in the garden Matthew stood with the crown to wait for the fireworks display. Whilst he wait Matthew drank a bottle of orange Fanta. After the fireworks had finished Matthew returned to Fenton in Lucky Seven PO60 YGU. We got in the taxi and we set off onto the Northbound A34. At Hanford roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Sideway and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 20-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47520	Stoke, stop R	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65034	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
67642	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham Gardens 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 63172 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 Stoke

In the morning Matthew walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short while we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47520 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off 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. Whilst we decided what to catch next we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #98 to Ball Green. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished shopping we walked up Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket. Matthew took a picture of the old RBS bank which has now closed. This is going to be opening up as a dessert shop. We turned left onto High Street and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We walked to the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. After a while we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65034 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley. Once First Potteries 65034 was ready we got on the bus and we booked to Trentham and sat 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 ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke. We headed out of Trentham Gardens and we crossed over the A34 and we walked forwards onto the A5035. Just after New Inn Lane we stopped at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Longton. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke BV16 PBO going towards Blurton.

Stanton's of Stoke BV16 PBO in Trentham

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67642 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67642 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #22 to Newcastle. ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50. We traveled Westward to Heron Cross and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left 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 went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke LK53 KVU going towards Longton. Later on Matthew went downstairs to attend a party for one of the other service users. He had hots dogs followed by various cakes and biscuit, this was all washed down with a glass of Coke. Once the party had finished Matthew went back upstairs to his room. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 / Trentham 15-08-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Joiners Square, Warrington Road	Hanley, Stop J1	6A	First Potteries
65041	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
63179	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
63096	Longton, stop C	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 to Trentham Gardens. Matthew got up 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 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and 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 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 down to Fenton. We set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Joiners Square

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Victoria Road and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. At the ring-road we turned left and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Lidice Way and turned left onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and we stopped at The Card Factory. We visited Greggs for a ham sandwich and a bottle of orange Fanta. We walked down Lamb Street and we visited and Body Care and the Body Shop. We walked back upn to Paliament Square and we visited Poundland. After we had finished shopping we walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and after wards drank a bottle of Coke. We waited for the next bus to Trentham. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65041 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Gardens before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Fanta for dinner. We left the Gardens and we crossed over the A34. We headed along the A5035 and we stopped at the bus stop opposite to Bod. We waited for the next bus to Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63179 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63179 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #22 to Newcastle. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. After we had used the facilities we walked past the bus station and we walked through onto The Strand. We walked up to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. 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 and watch buses out of the window before we went out. We saw Free Spirits BX62 CNN going towards Stoke. Later on we went downstairs and we went to Tunstall by 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 into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line and onto the Northbound A500. We ran Northwards through Etruria and Longport and we joined the Eastbound A527. We ran past the North end of Tunstall and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a burger and fries followed a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto the Westbound A527 and we ran past the North end of Tunstall and down to the A500. We travelled Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off at Stoke. We headed Eastwards on the A52 and we continued into Fenton up City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. Matthew used his computer and watched television. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Trentham Gardens / Hanley 25-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44515	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Hanley, stop J1‎	11	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Fenton, Fenton Manor	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Trentham Gardens. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #11 to Newcastle. In the morning Matthew went to Longton. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We when through the lights onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Eastbound A50. We came off at the next junction and we turned left onto Baths Road. We went into Tesco and we parked up. Once out of the car we went to Argos. After purchasing some stuff we continued into town and we walked up the Strand where we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #6 to Hanley. We went into the Bennett Precinct and we visited Poundland. We brought a bottle of Coke. When we had finished shopping in town we walked back down The Strand and we cut through the passageway to Tesco. Matthew visited Tesco and did his weekly shopping. When we had finished shopping in Tesco we returned to the car to go to Trentham Gardens.. We set off onto Baths Road and we set turned right at the roundabout onto the Westbound A50 where we saw silver minibus YS15 GXN. We ran down to to Sideway and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We headed to the junction at Hanford and we turned left at the roundabout onto the Southbound A34. We ran into Trentham and at the roundabout we turned right into Trentham Gardens and we parked in the front car park. As we parked up we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #101 to Hanley. We went into the Gardens and we had a picnic in the Italianate Gardens. For dinner Matthew had an egg sandwich washed down with a bottle of Coke and a banana. Once Matthew had finished his dinner he set off on a long walk. Matthew visited the toilet and did a anti-clockwise circuit of the lake. We walked out of the gardens and we returned to the car in the car park. We set off out of Trentham Gardens and we turned left onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Hanford and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 in Stoke and we turned right onto City Road. We ran under the railway line 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 his room and chilled out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Out of the other window we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room to watch buses before going out. Whilst waiting we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

After a while we saw new arrival First Potteries 44515 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 44515 in Fenton

Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs We set off on City Road and then walked up to the bus stop outside the Marmaris takeaway. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 44515 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job 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 turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and we walked to the end to see how the new KFC was progressing. We returned along Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead. 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 and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we got up and got off the bus. We crossed the road walked back up City Road. We cut through towards Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Trentham 18-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44	Stoke, stop R	Newcastle BS	1	D&G
65033	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
67632	Trentham, Barlaston Old Road	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham Gardens 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 47519 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 walked down to Stoke. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. After a short while we saw D&G 44 on a #1 to Newcastle.

D&G 44 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. After a brief stop in Stoke we set off 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. Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet. We walked out of the bus station onto Castle Walk and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Afterwards we walked onto Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. Matthew bumped in Grandma and Grandad and said hello before carrying on his journey. Matthew went into Boots and brought the sandwich meal deal. Once we had the food we set off down the High Street and we turned left onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and Matthew had a drink of orange. We waited for the next bus to Trentham. After a short while we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham and sat 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 saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Newcastle. ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and into Trentham Gardens. We walked around the North end of the lake and Matthew stopped to got to the toilet. After we had been to the toilet we came out of the gardens and headed to the coach park. We saw Hampton Coaches WIL 3641.

Hampton Coaches WIL 3641 in Trentham Gardens

Also seen was Terry Bushill Travel A17 TBT.

Terry Bushill Travel A17 TBT in Trentham Gardens

Another vehicle seen was ex Stewarts silver Plaxton coach YN12 BSX.

YN12 BSX in Trentham Gardens

At the end of the row was Amadeus Coachways YS02 YXX.

Amadeus Coachways YS02 YXX in Trentham Gardens

We went back into the gardens we went to Totally delicious. Matthew had a chicken sandwich washed down with bottle of Coke for dinner. We left the Gardens and we crossed over the A34. We headed along the A5035 and we stopped at the bus stop opposite to Bod. We waited for the next bus to Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67632 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67632 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Road towards Blurton. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Newcastle. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus Once off we walked over to Tesco and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Baths Road towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed for the A50 and we turned right onto the Westbound side. We came off at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 44515 on a #23 to Newstead. For tea Matthew had a burger and potato wedges. Later on Matthew went out to Stoke for a drink. We went downstairs and we went out in an Intercity taxi. We got ion the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We veered left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto South Wolfe Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we pulled up and got out of the taxi. We walked across the road and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We set off along Church Street and we veered right onto Liverpool Road. We turned right onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we veered left onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we went up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street past the new senior village. We pulled up at the residential unit and we went upstairs. 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.