Trip to Crewe / Lightwood 28-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
WJ12 GNY	Fenton	Crewe	Charter	Autocabs
WJ12 GNY	Crewe	Fenton	Charter	Autocabs
SF08 BVH	Fenton	Lightwood	Charter	Intercity
SF08 BVH	Lightwood	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Crewe and Lightwood later on. 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 42554 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Intercity WF07 FFG.

Intercity WF07 FFG in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and into 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 to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned right and walked past KFC and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 229.

Copeland's Tours MIB 229 in Fenton

We carried on into JTF. Matthew went upstairs to the cafe and had toast and a drink of Coke. Once we had finished in JTF we continued to Crewe on Autocabs WJ12 GNY. We set off out of the car park and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line. We joined the Northbound A500 and we continued past the M6 and to the Southern edge of Crewe. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and then left onto the A532. Before we got to the railway station we stopped at the new pub Brocklebank. Matthew went to the toilet and then Matthew had a Mixed Grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Lemon Meringue Pie. when we had finished eating we returned to Fenton We set off onto the A532 and we ran Eastwards along to the next roundabout. We ran Southwards down David Whitby Way and we turned left onto the Eastbound A500. We ran under the M6 and A34 and we continued Southwards into Stoke. We left the A500 onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line and onto City Road. we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his conputer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Roseville MF06 KLL stopped on the road opposite.

Roseville MF06 KLL in Fenton

The snow was really coming down heavily now. We saw Masons Mercedes minibus AIG 9792 going towards Longton.

Masons AIG 9792 in Fenton

For tea Matthew went out to the New Florence on Lucky Seven minibus PK09 JFX. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We ran up City Road and onto King Street before passing under the railway line into Longton. We ran along Market Street and we turned right onto Commerce Street before crossing over the A50 and onto Lightwood Road. We ran out of town and we crossed the roundabout before turning right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had an all-day breakfast and a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had cake. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we returned in Lucky Seven minibus PK09 JFX. We set off along Lightwood Road and we ran into Longton before going along the high level A50. We got onto the main carriage way for a short while and we came off onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Hanley 27-09-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67648	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6A	First Potteries
41494	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his 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 67602 on a #11 to Hanley. We saw Autocabs WJ12 GNY going towards Hanley.

Autocabs WJ12 GNY in Fenton

We also saw Lucky Seven minibus DX57 LMK.

Lucky Seven DX57 LMK in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went on the bus to Hnaley. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over. On the way to the bus station we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 279 in Fenton

We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67648 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street. We turned right onto Parliament Row and we walked across Old Hall Street onto Charles Street. We went to Iceland to do some shopping. Matthew went shopping brought a toffee cheesecake. We walked onto Birch Terrace and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited at the stop outside the bus station for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later First Potteries 41494 made an appearance on the #6 to Weston Coyney. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell Tart. in the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We saw Meadows minibus DX65 DMZ going towards Stoke.

Meadows DX65 DMZ in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to uncle Daves in a car. We set off along Temple Street and left onto Smithpool Road. We turn right onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. later on he had a drink of Tango orange and a few custard creams. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back in a car. We ran up Wheildon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto 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 Fenton / Crewe 06-06-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LV59 DZC	Fenton	Crewe	Charter	Z Carz
LV59 DZC	Crewe	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw white minibus YM02 URH.

YM02 URH in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Crewe on Z Carz LV59 DZC. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line. We joined the Northbound A500 and we continued past the M6 and to the Southern edge of Crewe. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and then left onto the A532. Before we got to the railway station we stopped at the new pub Brocklebank. Matthew went to the toilet and then Matthew had a Mixed Grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Lemon Meringue Pie. when we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in Z Carz minibus LV59 DZC. We set off onto the A532 towards the railway station. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A534 and we saw Arriva NW&W 4490 on a #38 to Crewe. We continued East along the A534 past Wheelock and Sandbach and over the M6. We continued for another few miles into Congleton. We ran Forwards onto West Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto the A34. We turned right onto A54 and we ran into the town centre past the end of the bus station and onto the A527. We ran past Congleton railway station and we continued South down the A527 past Biddulph. We continued South through the estate and past the barley Mow pub. We crossed the A527 at Knypersley and Forwards onto Newpool Road. At the end we turned left onto Tower Hill Road and we ran forwards onto Brown Lees Road. We rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate and we continued South through Brindley Ford. We then ran through Chell and Pitts Hill before crossing over the A50 to the North of Tunstall. We we continued down the hill and over the canal and railway before we joined the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards for around 4 miles and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We went A52 under the railway and up City Road into Fenton. We turned right Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses. We saw Autocabs WJ12 GNY going towards Stoke.

Autocabs WJ12 GNY in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 65004 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65004 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken nugget and chips followed by a slice of chocolate roll. After tea Matthew went back to his room to chill out and watch buses. Later we went in a car on a ride around. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Clifton Street and we ran down to Crawford Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and left onto Welby Street. At the end of Welby Street we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ran up to Whieldon Road and we turned right. We continued onto Grove Road and we turned right at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Blurton before going right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and then left onto Finstock Avenue and we saw blue minibus HG15 ELC. At the end we turned left onto Magdalen Road and we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into new Inn Lane. We ran up the hill into Hanford and then we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we ran to the bottom before stopping at the BP garage shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We got onto the A34 and we went northwards up the A500 to Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line and up City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. back at the unit Matthew went upstairs and we saw Z Carz YJ61 GYZ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YJ61 GYZ in Fenton

later on Matthew had a plain scone with jam and cream. Matthew went to his room and watched Keeping up with the kardashians on TV. Matthew also spent some time 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 Joiners Square / Trent Vale 08-04-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67636	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. He got dressed 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 DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and 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 turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. For dinner he had burger and fries with a Coke from MacDonalds. In the afternoon we went to the pub on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City. At the bottom of the road just before the railway line we turned right onto the A52. We past the railway station and continued along the A52 Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. In the car park we also Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Joiners Square

We went into the pub and Matthew used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings in the pub was silver minibus DX11 CME.

DX11 CME in Joiners Square

We also saw First Potteries 63176 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63176 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened the the Jukebox with songs from Abba, Big in Japan, & Alison Moyet. When it was time to go Matthew climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off down Palmerston Street and onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw Z Carz Iveco minibus YJ53 WPD. We went to the top of Victoria Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and we made a brief stop at the day centre before we went back onto City Road and we went under the railway and onto the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 onto Shelton New Road and we turned left towards Newcastle. We ran down into Newcastle along George Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #25 and D&G Bus 158 on a 'Nines' service. We joined the Southbound A34 which we did to Trentham before turning left onto the A5035. We ran up to Longton via Dresden and we crossed the A50 onto onto Chadwick Road. In the distance we could see Z Carz S973 OVP parked up at Z Carz. We turned onto Sutherland Road and we joined Anchor Road and we went up the hill to Adderley Green. As we passed Adderley Green depot we saw First Potteries 41496/43877/53118 and 53119. We turned left and we ran towards Bentilee along Dividy Road. We dropped a service user off at respite and we got back onto Dividy Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke RX65 YPM. As we traveled back down Anchor Road we saw A2B Aiports WF11 MOA. Before the bottom of Anchor Road we turned right into a side street and we weaved our way through to King Street. We carried on fowards onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. Due to a breakdown on one off the buses we had to head back to the day centre to pick another service user up. We then went down to Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the bus around onto Heron Street and forwards onto Blurton Road. We crossed the A50 and went through Blurton before going Forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road and we got home around 15:15. 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. I had seen all the #22 turns earlier in the day and they were all dud. First Potteries 67636 was booked to be our bus. Whilst we waited we saw Autocabs WJ12 GNY going South towards the A5035.

Autocabs WJ12 GNY in Blurton

We also saw dud First Potteries 67602 on the #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67602 in Blurton

We waited at the bus stop and our bus turned up bang on time. It turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67636.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the road and right onto the A5035. There were a few people on the bus but, non behind us or to the side so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67636.

Inside First Potteries 67636

The bus crossed the railway line and we went into Trentham before we turned right on to New Inn Lane. By the Man in Space we passed First Potteries 41498 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. The bus climbed the hill into Hanford and right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto Church Lane and at the bottom we joined the northbound A34. We crossed under the A500 and we went into Trent Vale. As we turned into Harpfields Road we passed First Potteries 67601 on the final #22 turn running towards Longton. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67636 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw City Cabs EF05 OMC going North. By the time we got to the pub mum had just arrived in the car park. At the pub Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included required First Potteries 65035 on a Hanley Bound #101 service as well as Sherrat's Wood VA07 ZTB and ABC Supreme BV51 BNZ on a North bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we came off the A500 briefly and got back on to avoid standing traffic. We went East on the A50 to Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. After we had picked up uncle Dave we came back up to Heron Cross and then right onto Blurton Road. As we traveled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 53042 on a #23 to Hanley, 42552 on a Blurton bound #23 service and First Potteries 67602 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home just after 18:00. Matthew chilled out on the sofa on the computer most of the evening, before going outside to 'The man cave' to visit me and uncle Dave for around an hour. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark