Trip to Bagnall / Werrington 10-02-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp 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 and out for tea with uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off out of the day centre on to Christchurch Street. We waited for the bus to appear and a few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued along Tontine Street. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we walked down Lamb Street and onto Stafford Street. We saw Stanton's of Stoke 4051 VT on a #61 to Bradeley.

Stanton's of Stoke 4051 VT in Hanley

Nearby we saw First Potteries 65692 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65692 in Hanley

We walked along Stafford Street and forwards onto Quadrant Road. We turned right onto Town Road and we saw Cabability YD63 UOE. We walked along into Tontine Square and we sat on the bench the bank. We continued through the square onto Parliament Row and we visited the Pound Bakery. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We sat down on a bench and Matthew had his sausage roll for dinner washed down bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating we walked onto Old Hall Street. We saw red minibus BG08 PUH parked up.

BG08 PUH in Hanley

We walked up Tontine Street and across Tontine Square and into Primark and the shopping centre. We went to the games room and we the Market. Matthew visited the toilet. Matthew visited the soft play area. When we had finished we returned over Tontine Square and along Tontine Street. We walked down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #3A to Talke. 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 went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and 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 got in a car. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross. We ran up Blurton Road and we turned left to joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 and onto Uttoxetter Road and we turned right onto Meir Hay Road. We followed the road around onto Sutherland Road and we turned right onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran to the top and we turned left onto the A520. We continued Northwards up to Cellarhead and we turned left onto the A52. We turned right onto Armshead Road and we ran through Wetley Moor. We ran forwards onto Bagnall Road and we stopped at Jackson Nurseries. Stopped at the cafe and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we we set off onto Thornyedge Road and onto Armshead Road. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Werrington. We stopped at the prison and Matthew used the toilet. Once we had finished at the prison we set off down the A52 through Bucknall and we followed the road to the left. We ran through Joiners Square and over the roundabout towards Stoke. We ran near to the railway station and we followed the road alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpoll Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out whilst waiting for us to come and pick him up. We saw Z Carz KE03 JXC going towards Heron Cross. We turned up around 16:00 and we went out to the car. 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. We turned right onto the A52 and we waited in the traffic. We wan near to the railway station and the university and we continued through to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued up to Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A5009 and we went under the railway line into Abbey Hulton where we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989. We turned left onto Millride Road and we crossed over the canal. We continued onto Maunders Road and we crossed over the old railway line. We turned right onto Newford Crescent and left onto the A53. We turned into the retail park area and we saw Global Travel BIG 8768 parked up near to Aldi. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Mum ordered the food and Matthew had gammon and egg with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by car. When we had finished we set off onto the Northbound A53 and we turned right onto Newford Crescent. We turned right onto Maunders Road and we ran forwards onto Millrise Road. At Milton Crossroads we turned right onto the A5009 we ran through Abbey Hulton into Bucknall and we ran forwards onto the A52. We crossed over Joiners Square roundabout and we continued towards stoke. Near to the railway station we followed the A52 alongside the railway and under the railway line. We joined the Southbound A500 and we veered left onto Wheildon Road. We stopped and dropped off uncle Dave and we continued to the residential unit. Matthew got back in the car and we continued up Whieldon Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew took a bottle of Irn Bru with him. 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 Stoke / Werrington 29-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67663	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
63097	Stoke, adj stop M	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63146	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Square	6	First Potteries
67648	Fenton, Victoria Square	Fenton, Sixth Form College	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. We walked to the bus stop by the flats and we waited for a bu towards Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 crossed the road and we waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road and we continued 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. 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. 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 Lichfield Street and we turned right to pull up outside the stop adjacent to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. we walked up Lichfield Street we continued forwards onto Stafford Street. We went into Della's Cafe and Matthew wanted a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. Highlights of the sightings included First Potteries 65692 on a #3 to Crewe. After we had finished eating we went upstairs to the toilet. Afterwards we went downstairs and we set off onto Stafford street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. After a short while the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63146 on a #6 to Coalville. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Stafford. 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 where we saw CMP Travel GU64 MWG. 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. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back down through Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to the old Sixth Form College before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We went downstairs and we set off down Victoria Road for a round 1/2 mile and then we got up and got off the bus. We continued down to Aldi and we did some shopping. After we had done the shopping we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off up Victoria Road. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room and use his computer. Matthew went out to get his haircut. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street. Just after the convenience store we stopped at the barbers and Matthew had his hair cut. Once we had finished we got in a car and we set off along back down King Street. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran tu Bucknall. We followed the A52 to the right and we ran through Bucknall up Bank to Werrington. We stopped at the pub and Matthew used the toilet. For tea Matthew went to see Daniel for his birthday. Matthew had a carvery with washed down with a glass of coke. After his tea Matthew had a slice of Birthday cake. When we had finished we set off down the A52 into Bucknall and we turned left to follow the road. We continued through Joiners Square into Stoke and we ran past the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Werrington / Newcastle 11-01-2019

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Werrington and going to Newcastle for tea 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 67601 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked 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 parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Werrington. Transport for the trip was 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 turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Bucknall. At Limekiln lights we followed the A52 to the right and we ran up the hill towards Ash Bank. We turned left at Brookhouse Lane and we ran up towards the dogs Home we turned left onto an un named road and we ran to the end and turned right onto Eaves Lane. We continued for a short distance at we stopped near to Wetley Moor Common. At the farm we met with aninmals. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Eaves Lane a and we ran down to Brookhouse Lane. We re-joined the A52 and we ran down the hill into Bucknall. At Limekiln Lights we followed the road to the left and towards Joiners Square. We ran forwards onto the A52 past the university and alongside the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. After dinner Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go Matthew walked onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and he chilled out in his room. He watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Fenton

A short while later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Magnum BX60 AAK which we saw running towards Hanley.

Magnum BX60 AAK in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Lucky Seven SF62 GZN which stopped facing towards Hanley outside the Ye Olde Manor Inne pub.

Lucky Seven SF62 GZN in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and 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 Cheadle 26-08-2011

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
N748 OYR	Longto Transport Interchange	Cheadle Town Centre, adj Charles Street	7A	Wardle Transport
65034	Cheadle Town Centre, adj Charles Street	Werrington PO(opp)	32	First Potteries

Today we decided to go to Cheadle again after I returned from work. We got to Longton around 16:00 and we had around 20 minutes to wait for the Cheadle bus. Whilst we were waiting Matthew took a couple of picture including on of 40179.


40179 in Longton transport Interchange (Matt)

After a short wait i could seen what looked like a Nothern Counties bodied Dart on the Strand so we started walking towards the correct stand. When it appeared I was indeed as described, N748 OYR still not carrying Wardle Transport fleet numbers.


Wardle Transport N748 OYR (still no fleet number) in Longton Transport Interchange (Matt)

We got on the bus and then waited until time before departing along Uttoxeter Road. The journey was uneventful, although the driver was surprised to pick someone in in Cresswell for the first time ever. We got off in cheadle at the same stop as week. Matthew got a shot as it departed.


That bus leaving Cheadle (Matt)

As we waited for a 32/32A, Matthew saw one of his old favourites. It was Clowes coaches M127 YCM which is a regular on the 234/236 service one which Matthew has ridden on many times!


Clowes Coaches M127 YCM heading towards Tean (Matt)

A short while later required 65034 appeared on a #32 Hanley. We got of at Werrington and waited for mum.


65034 in Werrington (Matt)

Whilst wait we saw Alton Towers Transport Volvo B10 M574 YEW on a #15 service.


M574 YEW in Werrington on the ATT #15 service (Matt)

When mum turned up we went to a local chip shop and picked up some chips for Matthew. We then went home via Uncle Daves house...Mark

Trip to Cheadle 19-08-2011

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2001	Longton, opp St James' Church	Cheadle Town Centre, adj Charles Street	7A	Wardle Transport
65033	Cheadle Town Centre, adj Charles Street	Werrington PO(opp)	32A	First Potteries

Today we planned to do a similar move to last Friday, covering the #7A and then going to Stone on the #250. I got home from work and we set off for Longton just after 16:00. As we were a bit late, I decided to go to Uttoxeter road to intercept the 7A. We only had a few minutes to wait for this bus, but we turn down First PMT 61235 on the preceding #6 service. When the bus appeared we new instantly it was the much sought after by us Wardle Transport Wright Handybus Dennis Dart 2001. We had been after this bus for a few years as a D&G vehicle. Often on the #41 service, but never when we went to cover it specifically or it was going the other way! Matthew took the shot just to prove it was real...


Yay! Wardle Transport 2001 is finally caught on the 7a to Cheadle (Matt)

Initially I booked to Meir but Matthew wanted a longer ride, so I went to re-book to Cheadle. After a good 35 minutes on this bus bombing down country lanes to the south of Draycott. we arrived in Cheadle just after 17:00. As we got off Matthew photographed the inside.


Inside the beast (Matt)

...He then got a picture as it went away to work the return to Longton.


2001 powers into the distance from Cheadle (Matt)

having planned to do something else i made inquiries about the correct stop for Hanley and we waited for approximately 10 minutes before. First PMT 65033 appeared. I initially thought that this was required but we had been on this bus last year on the 5th June...


65033 on a #32A to Hanley (Matt)

When we got on this bus i booked to Hanley, but I then arranged to met mum at Werrington at it would be busty in Hanley by the time we returned. A short while later we arrived in Werrington and Matthew got another shot.


65033 in Werrington (Matt)

Mum arrived a couple of minutes later and then we returned home via the Bucknall Fish and chip bar...Mark

Trip to Uttoxeter 27-10-2010

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2038	Uttoxeter BS	Three Tuns	4	Arriva Midlands
2038	Three Tuns	Uttoxeter BS	4	Arriva Midlands
2319	Uttoxeter BS	Sudbury, Portway Head	1A	Arriva Midlands
2243	Sudbury, Portway Head	Uttoxeter BS	1A	Arriva Midlands
65002	Uttoxeter BS	Werrington PO	32A	First Potteries

First thing to do was to have a late dinner, as he had only had two rounds of toast for a late breakfast. So we went to the Cafe across the road from the one stop shop. We managed to get a window seat and Matthew watched buses go by as he ate his dinner...

We tried to persuade Matthew to catch a to, but we just missed one coming out of the cafe. When we got to the stop, Matthew dragged us past and into. He considered catching the, but this pulled off before we could get to it. Right behind it was Arriva 2200 on the service, an interesting double doored Dennis Dart SLF and a long time target ride of Matthews. As I didn't know the route precisely. we arranged that mum would ride on the bus and I would meet them. We quickly tried to tell each other where we would meet but we misunderstood the answers to each others questions and this lead to a bizarre misunderstanding


Arriva Midlands 2038 on the #4 Town service today just before we ventured out of town... (Matt)


Arriva Midlands 2038 on the #4 Town service today (Mark)


Paragon Travel R572 ABA on service 402 to Burton (Mark)


Paragon Travel M197 UAN on service 428 to Lichfield (Matt)


2319 in Uttoxeter bus station about to work service #1A to Burton (Matt)


Arriva Midlands 2243 in Uttoxeter bus station shortly after arrival from Burton (Mark)


65002 in Uttoxeter bus station (Mark)


65002 arrives in Werrington after an hour journey from Uttoxeter via Alton Towers (Mark)

Back to the car for sausage rolls and then home... (mark)

Trip to Uttoxeter 30-07-2009

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2029	Uttoxeter BS	Sudbury, Portway Head	1	Arriva Midlands
2324	Sudbury, Portway Head	Uttoxeter BS	1A	Arriva Midlands
2049	Uttoxeter BS	The Heath, New Road (adj)	4	Arriva Midlands
2324	The Heath, New Road (adj)	Uttoxeter BS	4	Arriva Midlands
2043	Uttoxeter BS	Sudbury, Portway Head	1	Arriva Midlands
2390	Sudbury, Portway Head	Uttoxeter BS	1A	Arriva Midlands
65026	Uttoxeter BS	Werrington PO	32A	First Potteries

Originally, I'd taken the 29th of july off work, in order to take Matthew to Uttoxetter to travel on the 184 from Uttoxetter to Weston Coyney. Unfortunately it absolutely chucked it down all. At this point in time on Thursday I only worked until 12:30 so it was decided to take Matthew out on the 30th instead. Research consisted of downloading the Uttoxetter town map from the Staffordshire gov website and printing out a few timetables. Back home for around 12:45, we must have spent some time getting ready because we arrive in Uttoxetter around 14:00. One of the first buses we saw was Arriva Midlands 2049 on the #4 Outer Circle service...



2049 in Uttoxetter bus station on the #4 Outer Circle service (Matt)


Inside 2029 as we boarded on the Burton bus (Matt)


2029 departs Portway Head towards Burton (Matt)

In on coach Sudbury Burton 1A


2324 in Uttoxeter bus station (matt)

We then saw Arriva 2045 arrive to work a. Having looked at the timetable and seem a 30 minutes frequency, I asked the driver out long it took to travel out and back on this bus to which he replied "half an hour". So to keep Matthew occupied whilst waiting for the 409, we decided to do this bus to and Back.


2049 in Uttoxeter bus station again on the #4 Outer Circle service (Matt)



2049 disapears into the distance from the Tesco Express



2043 in Uttoxeter bus station (matt)

He also photographed a few other buses the best of which was sitting in the late afternoon sunshine. rolled up and we promptly boarded this bus for a brisk run up to Leek. At we had around 30 Minutes to kill, Matthew sat good as gold and ate sausage sandwiches!


2390 approches the Portway Head stop en route to Uttoxeter (Matt)

So Matthew had a short ride on 65026 back to Werrington. After this there was just time for him to buy £22.50's worth of photographs before returning to the car...