Trip to Bridport / Talke 07-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
S139 RWA	Fenton	Bridport	Charter	Trent Travel
S139 RWA	Bridport	Fenton	Charter	Trent Travel

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Bridport and out for tea in Talke later on. Public transport operators needed to run these under-threat services (and a FREE bus will be thrown in) 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. Outside was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Bridport. Transport for the trip it was Trent Travel S139 RWA. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanchurch and we got onto the Southbound M6. We ran for around 40 miles or so and at junction 8 we got onto the Southbound M5. We ran for approximatly 150 miles and we came off the M5 at junction 25 onto the Southbound A358. We ran forwards onto the B3168 through Ilminster. We continued through Kingstone into Crewkerne. We joined the A356 and at Misterton we joined the Southbound A3066. We ran down to Bridport and we stopped and parked up at Seal's Cove. Matthew went to the toilet and had dinner. He had a sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. Seals Cove, which is owned by the Seal family, will include an indoor shooting range. Matthew visited the emporium and the climbing wall. We also saw the soft play area. There is also party rooms. Ther is also outdoor areas as well as a conference room and a sensory play room. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton on Trent Travel S139 RWA. We set off through Bridport and we saw First Wessex 37585 on a X53 to Weymouth. We continued Northwards up the A3066 and we joined the A356 at Misterton. We ran Northwards to Crewkerne and we went Westwards along the A30. We turned right and we went Northwards through Kingstone to Ilminster. We joined the Northbound B3168 and we ran forwards onto the A358. We joined the Northbound M5 and we ran to the end and forwards onto the Noirthbound M6. We ran Northwards to junction 15 and we came off the M6 onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to Stoke and we turned right onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and wait for us to came and pick him up. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Tonight Matthew was going out for tea with me and uncle Dave. We arrived to pick Matthew up and we went down to the car. On Temple Street we saw Roseville taxi minibus WG17 XRM parked up.

Roseville WG17 XRM in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YT18 GYJ at the garage. 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. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and at thr top of Porthill bank we continued straihght onto Bradwell Lane. At the end of Bradwell lane we turned right onto the A34. We ran North up the A34 through Crackley and over the A500 into Talke. At the junction we followed the A34 to the right and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a carvery. After having a re-fill of Coke, Matthew had choclate fudge cake and custard for afters. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off down the A34 and we followed it to the left. We ran through Talke and over the A500 into Crackley. We continued down through Bradwell and Cross Heath and into Newcastle. As we passed the depot where we saw First Potteries 67602/67647/67648 parked up at the garage. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We saw D&G Bus 35 on a #25 to Crewe. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end 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 up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Festival Park / Stoke 30-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in Blurton and he was going to his day service. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We then went out shopping in the car. We set off through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we carried on up to Heron Cross and we joined the Westbound A50. At the roundabout at Sideway we went North up the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriage way. We came off the A500 at Wolstanton and we went to the Asda. Matthew went to the toilet and then did some shopping. Once we had finished shoppuing we went for dinner at Morrison's in Festival Park onto the A500 at Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53. We turned left into Festival Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive and we went to Morrisons. Matthew went to the toilet and then went to the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast and a drink of coke. When we had finished we set of onto Pavillion Drive and we joined the Northbound A53. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke. As we went towards Sideway we passed ABC Supreme HN16 YUJ. We left the A500 at Sideway. At Sideway we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Longton. We got back to Blurton around 14:00. When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and chilled out on his computer until it was time to go to the residential unit. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive passing First Potteries 41501 on the #22 on to Newcastle. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw First Potteries 67151 On the #23A to Newstead. 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. When we got there we saw Roseville WG17 XRM parked nearby.

Roseville WG17 XRM in Fenton

We went into the residential unit and upstairs to Matthew's room. We sorted out Matthew things and then I said goodbye to him. He chilled out on his computer and watched buses from the window. We saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

Matthew went out for a walk to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street and into the pub. Matthew we to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left into Clifton Street. We continued onto Crawfurd Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX near to the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs Depot. The is also a new building being built next to Maplins. We continued into Stoke along Campbell Place. We walked onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Keele. We walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. 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 67155 on a #23 to Hanley & MJ Travel DS57 AKN going towards Newcastle. When we had finished we walked back to Sainsbury's. We returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the one-way system and we ran around Stoke onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We continued up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Burslem / Longton 20-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
HN16 XPS	Fenton	Burslem	Charter	ABC Supreme
VU63 LGL	Burslem	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme
DK64 PYU	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Lucky Seven
M9 YED	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Burslem and Longton 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. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in the yard below.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen from the window was City Cabs PE11 RWY heading onto Christchurch Street.

City Cabs PE11 RWY in Fenton

Across the road we saw First Potteries 65002 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. At the day centre In the morning Matthew went Children's centres in Burslem. Transport for the trip was ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and up the hill. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We ran around the ring road and we came off at Town Road. After crossing over the ring road we ran out of town along Town Road and forwards onto the A5272. We continued through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne. We crossed over Smallthorne Roundabouts and we turned left onto Hamil Road. We turned right onto Lorne Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and had a can of Coke. Matthew then used the facilities. We returned to Fenton on It was ABC Supreme VU63 LGL. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Lorne Street and we turned left onto Hamil Road. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran into Smllthorne and up towards the roundabouts. We went straight on onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and we saw First Potteries 67639 on a #7A to Biddulph. We carried on to Birches Head. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road. We ran around to Lichfield street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran up Victoria Road into Fenton. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and walked down to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Christchurch Street and we stopped at the newsagents on the corner of Temple Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked onto Temple Street and we saw Roseville WG17 XRM parked up.

Roseville WG17 XRM in Fenton

We continued on Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. A short time later we saw white minibus HV54 VHP.

HV54 VHP in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus YC12 KTL gong towards Longton.

YC12 KTL in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Also seen was ABC Supreme minibus EN14 CHF going towards Stoke.

ABC Supreme EN14 CHF in Fenton

For tea Matthew had shepperds pie followed by cake. Matthew went out to catch a bus to Longton. We set off on foot onto Temple Street onto Christchurch Street onto City Road. At Victoria Place we crossed over to the other side and we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67655 in Fenton

We carried on up towards King Street and by the roundabout for the A50 Link Road we saw Harry Shaw YN15 EKY heading back to the depot.

Harry Shaw YN15 EKY in Fenton

We decided to call for a taxi and a short while later it appeared. We saw it was Lucky Seven DK64 PYU. We set off Alan Alfred Avenue and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned right A50 link road and we got onto the A50 as far as Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road and left onto Pheonix Way. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a slice of red velvet cheesecake. Went it was time to return to Fenton we walked over to the taxi rank outside Tesco. When we got there we saw it was Lucky Seven M9 YED. We got on and we set off onto Baths Road. We turned right at the roundabout and we we Westwards along the A50. WE came off at the next roundabout and we turned right onto the A50 link Road. We turned left onto City Road and left again onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Bakers Street and right onto Chrsitchurch Street where we stopped and got up and got off. Matthew took a picture of Lucky Seven M9 YED before at went onto it's next run.

Lucky Seven M9 YED in Fenton

We walked around the corner onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.