Trip to Newcastle / Blurton 07-11-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67145	Fenton, Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63114	Newcastle BS	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	4	First Potteries
63175	Chesterton, Rosevale Court	Newcastle BS	4A	First Potteries
67148	Newcastle BS	Blurton, Lordswood Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was residential unit and he was going to out for bus later. 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, Outside we saw Shelton Care Group YS70 KWG. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 111 in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67145 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill and in the petrol station. 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. Our bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63114 on a #4 to Waterhayes.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Chesterton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we went left onto the A52 and we veered left onto Merrial Street. We turned right onto High Street and then forwards onto Liverpool Road. We rejoined the A52 and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto Brymbo Road. We travelled through the industrial estate and we turned right onto Holditch Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto London Road. we ran past the site of where Lidl would like to put a new store. At the next roundabout we went North up the B5500 and through Chesterton. As we turned onto Crackley Bank we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the next bus towards Kidsgrove. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #4A 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 down Crackley Bank over Parkhouse West Road. We turned left onto London Road and at roundabout we went left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards through Cross Heath through to the edge of Newcastle, We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We got in the bus station. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67148 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67148 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford. We turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down the A5035 and we turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way and into the car park. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a drink of Coke followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we crossed over Stanley Matthews Way and we saw D&G Bus 170 on a #24 to Newstead.

D&G Bus 170 in Blurton

After the match had finished we went back to Fenton by taxi. Transport for the trip was Z Carz taxi. We got in the taxi and we sat down. We set off onto Stanley Matthews Way past the BET365 Stadium. We joined the Westbound A50. We briefly got onto the Southbound A500 and we wheeled around over the A500 and past the Dunelm. We turned right onto Campbell Road. We ran into Stoke and we joined the one-way system before turning right onto and we went past the former Victoria Hotel which is now Changes. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we re-joined the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into the West End, and we ran past the former Oak Tree pub which has now been demolished. We ran to the end of London Road and we sat at the light waiting to turn right onto the A34. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Later on we went to Smallthorne in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and nwe joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right on to the East bound A53. We ran uop through Cobridge and we passed Stanton's of Stoke VUD 483 going the other way. We veered left onto we stopped at Captain Kooks. Matthew visited to the toilet and afterwards had a sausage chips and gravy with bread and butter washed down with a bottle of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate cake and custard. Once we had finished we set off onto Sandbach Road and we ran up the onto Sneyd Hill. We veered left onto the Southbound A5272. We ran through Smallthorne Roundabouts and we joined the Northbound A5272. We ran across the roundabouts onto High Lane. We turned left onto Shaftsbury Avenue. We ran down the hill and around the before coming back up Shaftsbury Avenue and re-joining High Lane turned left onto Moorland Road. We crossed over the roundabout onto Ford Green Road and we turned right onto Ashman Street and we ran down the hill onto Duddell Road. We stopped briefly on a side street and then we ran down to Chell Heath Road. We turned left onto Ford Green Road and we stopped by St Mary's Church. We rejoined Ford Green Road and we ran back through the traffic lights. We past the site of the new car wash and we turned left onto Saturn Road. We turned left onto Mars Street and left onto Jupiter Street. After a brief stop we turned left onto Ford Green Road. We turned We veered left onto the Southbound A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and we continued into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. By the railway station we veered left along the A52 and we ran parallel to the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a Cheesecake and 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.

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 13-01-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Shelton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Shelton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67637	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. It had been snowing overnight and there were a couple of inches of snow on the ground. Free McMdoald's Giftcard. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a sausage sandwich and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035 and we turned right at Stanley Matthews Way and we ran past the BET365 stadium. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we Turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went to Shelton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and down the hill to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we went up the hill up Lichfield Street. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Broad Street where we saw D&G 130 on the #79 from Nantwich. We ran down Snow Hill and we stopped at the other day centre. In the other day centre Matthew did some craft and used the computers. when it was time to go we travelled back on Shelton care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Cemetary Road and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up to the ring road and we ran clockwise up to Town Road. we ran towards Birches head and then we got onto the A5272 through Northwood to Limekiln Bank. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Joiners Square past the railway station. We turned right under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Etruria and we joined the eastbound A53. We came off at festival Park and we stopped at McDonalds to pick up dinner. Once we had the food we carried on back to the day centre. We ran up Festival Way and under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran around the anti-clockwise ring road and we got onto the A50. We ran down to Joiners Square and we crossed over onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned sharp right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. At the day centre Matthew went to the toilet and then had a burger & fries washed down with a cup of Coke. in the afternoon Matthew went to the pub on Shelton care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. whilst there we saw Premier Travel minibus BU04 EJN. Due to the bad weather we didn't stop long today. When it was time to go back we returned home on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set of onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road. At the top we joined the A50 link Road and We also saw an unidentified white minibus on the imex industrial estate. We then joined the Westbound A50. We joined Blurton Road at Heron Cross and we saw we saw D&G 49 on the #40 to Hanley. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. Matthew got home around 14:00. Matthew had toast and a glass of dandelion & burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. Matthew had seen the bus earlier in the day and it First Potteries 67637. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for the we saw First Potteries 67636 on the #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

A minute or so later our bus appeared and it was as expected First Potteries 67637 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We passed grey minibus DT15 GVR before we turned right into New Inn Lane. We ran into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We ran down Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley. After running under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned right onto Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another First Potteries 67637 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

We crossed the road and then we saw First Potteries 67643 on the final #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67643 in Trent Vale

We walked back to the A34 and to the pub. We stood outside the pub to wait for her. Whilst we waited we saw E-zec patient Transport YN15 FJX. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Stanton's of Stoke coach VUD 483, First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford & Newcastle School HX66 AUR. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went East on the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We then dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We then headed back up to Heron Cross and we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley. We crossed the A50 and into Blurton and we ran along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #22 turn. We got home around 18:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 25-11-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67640	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	Fenton, Adj Sixth Form College	6	First Potteries
DV10 JCU	Fenton McDonalds	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67643	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. It was also Black Friday for those interested in shopping. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a sausage sandwich and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew did some baking. Matthew then went to Mcdonalds for dinner on a bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we went onto Victoria Road and we stood at the bus stop to wait for a bus. The bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67640 on a # 6 to Hanley. We booked to Fenton and we sat down. The bus set off down Victoria Road and we went a few stops down to the bus stop opposite to Subway where we got off again. We then walked down the road to McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When it was time to got to the we were picked up by Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We cross the roundabout onto Lichfield Street an to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings at the pub included Copeland's Tour coach MIB 118, First Potteries 32081 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and Stanton's of Stoke CN57 HRE. Matthew listened to the Jukebox with song by artists including Steps, Abba, Eminem and Dido. When it was time to go home we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned left onto the A52. We ran past Limekiln Bank and forwards onto the A5009. We ran up through Abbey Hulton and we saw Stanton's of Stoke CN09 CJE. We continued to Milton and we turned right onto Bagnall Road. We continued forwards onto Armshead Road and eventually we came out on A52 near to Werrington. We turned right and ran down the hill into Ash Bank where we saw First Potteries 32648 on #32 to Uttoxeter. In Bucknall We turned left onto Dividy Road and we ran into Bentilee. We dropped off another service user and we continued along the A5272. At Adderley Green we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down to LOngton and we went around the one-way system before crossing over the A50 onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden into Blurton and Matthew got home just before 15:00 and had toast and glass of orangeade. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be new arrival in the city, dud First Potteries 67643. The turned the corner and it was was First Potteries 67643 as expected.

First Potteries 67643 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off onto the A5035 and we passed First Potteries 67632 on a #22 to Longton. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. As we turned right into New Inn Lane we saw Free Spirits white minibus MK52 PXH. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34. As we got to the A34 we saw white minibus R2 OGO. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale passing First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Trentham. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67636 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67643 in Trent Vale

Before we crossed the road we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ going towards the A34.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ in Trent Vale

We walked onto the main road and we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHF and YJ16 GHN in quick succession. Once at the pub we waited for mum to arrive. Just as mum got to he pub we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

When mum got there we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Stanton's of Stoke VUD 483 going North as well as First Potteries 65040 on a #101 service. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home and we went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500 and ran North. The A50 appeared to be busy so we carried on towards Stoke. It took us nearly 30 minutes to get from Trent Vale to Stoke. As we waited in the queue to come off at City Rod we saw 65027 & 67632 both running out of service. We went South down the A500 and into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross which tok another 20 odd minutes, once we had crossed the A50, We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned into Langland Drive as we had to drop something off at Thackery Drive. We returned to Blurton Road via Keble Way and Langland Drive, We turned right into Church Road and we passed First Potteries 67643 on a #22 to Longto. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Driveand we got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 02-09-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton MacDonalds	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67640	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off down to the A5035 were we turned left. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road and we ran up to City Road. We turned left and we ran to Glebedale Road and turned left and to our destination. In the morning Matthew made a lemon meringue pie. For dinner Matthew went out to MacDonalds. Transport to MacDonalds was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road. We crossed over City Road nto Fountain Street and we followed the road around to the left onto William Street. We turned right onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We travlled down the road and we stopped at MacDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When it was time to go we set off on foot to the pub. We walked down Victoria Road and down to Joiners Square At the roundabout we crossed over onto Lichfield Street and we walked up the hill to the pub. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63172 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and Intercity minibus OV58 YJE. When it was time to go we got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went down Licfield Street and at Joiners Square we we straight across onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned sharp right onto the A50 link road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came off at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67640. On the way to the bus stop we saw Bakers Travel GN10 COA.

Bakers Travel GN10 COA in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67634 on an #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67634 in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw dud First Potteries 67640 turn the corner as expected bang on time.

First Potteries 67640 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We joined the Westbound A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we past Free Spirits MK52 PXH. We climbed the bill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill where we saw First Potteries 41494 on a #21A service to Trentham Gardens. We joined the A34 and we crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 67641 on the final #22 turn going towards Longton. we turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67640 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67640 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

We sat on the wall and mum passed us so we got up and went inside the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65042 on a Hanley Bound #101 service, Stanton's of Stoke coach VUD 483 going North and ABC Supreme N806 CRJ on a Southbound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home. We went North down the A34 and we Turned left onto Clayton Lane. We Crossed the A519 and carrid on along Dartmouth Avenue. We crossed over the A53 onto Sneyd Avenue. At the end we turned right into Thistleberry. We stopped to drop something off an Matthew was presented with an old PMT mug with a picture of a Mercedes Minibus on it. We ran down onto the A525 and we went around Newcastle. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #2 to Hanley. We ran out of Newcastle along the A53 and as we turned onto the A52 we saw First Potteries 32080 on a #4 to Audley. We ran along Harsthill Road and down towards Stoke. Church Street was shut so we went around town via Shelton Old Road, Copeland Street and Glebe Street. We ran onto Church Street and across the A500 and into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 41498 on a #23 to Hanley. We got home around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark