Trip to Wolstanton / Westport Lake 05-03-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop P	11	First Potteries
65038	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Westport lake later on and to visit 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 D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street where we got out of the car. We continued on foot to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. In the morning Matthew went out in the car to Westport lake. We got in the car and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We saw Phil Smiths Travel WPF 926. We continued Northwards Through Etruria to Wolstanton where we came off the A500 and we headed up to Asda. We stopped at Asda and we brought some food for a party. Matthew also brought a chicken sandwich and a bottle of Coke. We set off onto the A527 and we saw City Cabs LK63 VKE. We ran to Wolstanton and we turned right onto Porthill bank we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #98 to Newcastle. We crossed the A500 and we ran up the A5271 to Trubshaw Cross. We veered left onto Davenport Street and we turned left onto Westport lake Road. We stopped at the lake and Matthew had his dinner. It was a chicken sandwich and a bottle of Coke. In the car park we saw red minibus FJ10 YVT parked up nearby.

FJ10 YVT in Westport Lake

Matthew visited the cafe and went to the toilet. Afterwards he brought a piece of Millionaires shortbread. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off along Westport Lake Road. We turned right onto Davenport Street and left onto Newcastle Street. We ran up the hill into Burslem past the former Natwest Bank which could become a cafe and children's play area. We continued to the centre of Burslem and we ran forwards onto Moorland Road. We ran up to Smallthorne roundabout and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head and we followed the A5272 to the left and down the hill through Northwood. We ran onto Bucknall New Road and over the canal. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we veered right onto the A5272. We ran through Bucknall and through Bentilee and we continued to Adderley Green. We continued forwards past Park Hall into Weston Coyney and we crossed over the A520 and continued into Caverswall. We ran past the Foxfield Railway and we stopped at Heath House Farm. At the tearoom Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we set off towards Blythe Bridge and we ran towards Meir park. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lysander Road. We saw First Potteries 67652 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned onto Whitestone Road and we ran along the B5029 up to Rough Close. We joined the Southbound A520 ans we turned right onto Hartwell Lane. We ran towards Barlaaston and we turned right onto Queen Mary's Drive. We turned right onto Wedgwood Drive and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We turned left onto Barlaston Road and we ran up to the A5035. We turned right and we headed through Dresden up to Longton. We crossed the A50 and we ran down The Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we ran forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right 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 for a while. Matthew went to the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up nearby.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65038 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out for a trip to Stoke and back. We went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop by the flat for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 over Church Street and we waited for a bus back up to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 65038 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. At the top of the hill we got up and got off bus. We crossed over City Road. onto 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. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. 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. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. 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 Westport Lake / Tunstall 10-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Westport Lake	Tunstall	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Tunstall	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 Westport Lake. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew watched buses whilst he waited to go out in the morning. We saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Z Carz BN61 RWK. 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

We got on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line and into Trentham. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A34. We ran up to Hanford and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Sideway and Stoke and we continued Northwards beyond Etruria We can of the A500 at Longport and we turned right onto the A5271. At Trubshaw Cross we veered left to stay on the A5271 and we turned left onto Westport Lake Road. We parked up in the car park and we got off the bus. We saw Blackfriars GN60 GZG parked up in the car park.

Blackfriars GN60 GZG in Fenton

We had a walk around the lake and we went to the Westport Lake visitors centre. In the cafe Matthew had a can of Coke and a piece of millionaire's shortbread. When we had finished we headed back to the minibus. We saw Paul Antony YN13 CVX.

Paul Antony YN13 CVX in Fenton

Transport for the trip to Tunstall was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Westport lake Road. We turned left onto Davenport Road and we ran towards Tunstall. We ran up the High Street and we turned left onto Roundwell Street. We turned left onto Forster Street and we parked up in the Square. We walked around the corner onto the High Street and we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #3 to Crewe. We stopped at Tunstall Cafe and Matthew had gammon and chips. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back around the corner into Tunstall Square. Transport for the trip back to Fenton was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Wesley Street. We turned left onto Farndale Street and right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto the A5271 and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross. We veered left onto the A5271 and ran down to Longport. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A500 and we ran fast through Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at City Road. We went up the hill to Fenton, and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street. In the residential unit we went upstairs to his room and had some toast and used his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 115 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out. We went downstairs and we went to Trentham by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill over the railway line and we joined the A52. We went under the railway and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we came off onto the Southbound A34. We turned ran down to the roundabout and we did a u-turn. We went Northwards up the A34 and we turned left onto Whitmore Road. We stopped on whitmore road and we went to a house. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had bangers and mash. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Whitmore Road and we turned left onto the Northbound A34. We ran up to Hanford and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Sideway and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross a we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through Heron Cross lights and forwards onto Heron Street. We went forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. 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 Hanley / Tunstall 03-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to see the dentist. 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 ABC Supreme SA58 KXR.

ABC Supreme SA58 KXR in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Travel Express Airport MA59 KME heading towards Heron Cross.

Travel Express Airport MA59 KME in Fenton

We went downstairs and we saw the transport was a lucky Seven Taxi. We got in the taxi 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 Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right and went past Fenton manor Sport centre before turning onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bucknall New Road and we turned left onto St Anns Street. We crossed Bucknall Old Road and we ran forwards onto Baskerville Road. We turned left onto Eaton Street and we ran forwards onto Upper Huntbach Street. We stopped at the dentist and we got out of the taxi. Once inside Matthew to the toilet. Matthew went to the dentist but they weren't able to do the work today because they didn't have the necessary paperwork. Matthew came out of the dentist and we crossed over the ring road. We walked along Meigh Street and we turned right onto Burton Place. We turned left onto Goodson Street and right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we went back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 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 67699 on a #3 to Crewe. 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 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 turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew went out for dinner. We went in a car to Tunstall. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we went straight onto to Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we turned right onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued forwards onto Scotia Road. We followed the road to the left onto Williamson Street and we saw Stanways OIG 5670 parked up. we turned right onto High Street. We parked up in the square and we walked around the corner to the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had Gammon, chips and egg washed down by a can of Coke. This was followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. When we had finished we returned to the car and we returned to Fenton. We set of up High Street and we turned sharp right onto the by-pass. We ran past Asda and onto Scotia Road. We ran into Burslem and forwards onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Hanley and we ran Clockwise around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and into Stoke. At the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY going towards Heron Cross.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Jayjay's Travel YM61 PUA heading towards Heron Cross.

Jayjay's Travel YM61 PUA in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Stanton's of Stoke RIL 3697 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke RIL 3697 in Fenton

Later on we went to Trent Vale. We went downstairs and we got in a 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 onto the A500. We ran Southward down the A500 to Hanford and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we stopped at McDonalds. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto the Southbound A34. We ran down to Hanford and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We ran up to Sideway roundabout and we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead. We ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and follows the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled in his room on his computer. He watched some television and he also had 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 Westport Lake / Bradeley 20-06-2019

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Westport Lake. 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 D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus J66 ?? heading towards Hanley.

J66 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 parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the Hub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and into The Hub. Matthew went to the toilet and did arts and crafts. Later on he returned to the day centre. We set off onto Christchurch Street and up to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a cornflake cake. In the afternoon Matthew went to Westport Lake. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set of onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road we saw Stanton's of Stoke OLZ 229 going towards Hanley. We ran down the hill and into Stoke. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria up to Longport and we came off the A500 onto the A5271. We ran through Longport up to Trubshaw Cross and we turned left onto Brownhill Road. We turned left onto Westport Lake Road and we stopped in the car park. We got out of the minibus and we walked around the lake. Once we had been for the walk we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and sat down. We set off onto Westport Lake Road and we turned right onto the A5271 and we turned right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Etruria to Stoke and we came off the A500. We turned left onto City Road. We went 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 upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw First Potteries 65730 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65730 in Fenton

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

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken Fajitas followed by a slice of cheesecake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub by car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned onto Christchurch street. We ran on to Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill to Hanley and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned onto Town Road and we ran towards Birches Head. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Smallthorne. At the roundabout we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran town the hill to the bottom and we turned left into Chell Heath Road. We turned right into Hayes Road and we ran forwards onto Stratheden Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a drink of Coke. Once Matthew had finished his drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Stratheden Road. We ran forwards onto Hayes Street and we turned right onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road and we we ran up Smallthorne Bank. At the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green into Birches Head. We ran forwards onto Town Road and and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the 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 we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's 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 Longton / Westport Lake 21-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Longton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Westport Lake	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going to Longton. Later on he was going to Hanley and Westport Lake. 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Transport for today it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we ran down to Smithpool Road we saw First Potteries 41497 on a #23A to Newstead. We turned right and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill to the A52 we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #25 to Keele. We carried on past the University to Joiners Square. We turned right at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street past an old pub which has now been reopened as something else. We continued into Longton under the railway bridge and onto Market Street. We went around onto the one-way system onto Commerce Street onto the Strand. We walked through to Matalan to buy some clothing. We ran onto The Strand and we went under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton 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 we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We got off the bus and we crossed over the ring road onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Tontine Street and we walked throught Stafford Lane and onto Stafford Street. We stopped at Potteries Pantry for dinner. Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we walked back along Stafford Street and onto Lichfield Street. We walked through the bus station. We crossed over the ring road and we walked down onto Lower Bethesda Street. We walked onto Regent road and back to the bus that was waiting to take us up to Westport Lake. It was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran along 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 we saw Z Carz minibus YJ62 RCO. and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke We came off the A500 onto City Road We continued up City Road and we went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned left at Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road We ran around the anti-clockwise ring road and we came off onto Town Road. We joined the A5272 and we ran North to Sneyd Green and at Smallthorne roundabout we veered left onto Moorland Road. We crossed through Burslem and we ran down Newcastle Street down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto davenport Street and we turned left into Westport lake. Matthew went to the cafe and used the toilet. He then had a lime flavoured Twister lolly. At the lake Matthew walked around the pool before returning to Shelton care Group DY08 FFX for the journey back to Fenton. We turned right onto Davenport Road and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A500 and we ran fast through Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at City Road and we saw Crystal Shandelles double decker R759 DRJ parked near to the junction of Lytton Street. We went up the hill to Fenton, and we turned right onto Smithpool Road where we saw white minibus L12 RGE. We turned left onto Temple Street. In the residential unit matthew went to his room and had some toast and used his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

A short time later we also saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had sausages & yorkshire pudding follolowed by a slice of Victoria sponge. Later on Matthew went out in a Intercity taxi to Hanley. We set off up Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran doen the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We stopped and got out and we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street. We went around the corner onto Percy Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub for a while and then returned to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We set off along Percy Street and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran fowards over the shared space past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We turned right onto John Street and at the bottom of the hill we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring Road into Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right onto Cleveland Street. We continued onto College Road and we ran down towards the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and at the end we ran forwards onto the A52. At the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and we ran up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into 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.

Trip to Westport Lake / Hanley 06-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NU18 CYL	Fenton	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NU18 CYL	Westport Lake	Trentham	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NU18 CYL	Trentham	Talke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NU18 CYL	Talke	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NU18 CYL	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Trentham and Joiners Square. 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 First Potteries 67632 on #11 to Hanley. 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Westport Lake. For this trip we got back on board Shelton Care Groups new minibus NU18 CYL. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. We ran up to Longport and we came off onto the A5271. At Trubshaw Cross we followed the road to the left and we turned right into Westport Lake. We walked all the way around the lake and then we we returned to the minibus after Matthew had used the toilet. Matthew also had a bottle of Coke. We set off onto the A5271 and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross, We turned left onto Newcastle Road and we ran up into Burslem Town Centre. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge. When we got to the A53 we turned right and we ran past Festival park and through Etruria to the A500. We ran down South through Stoke to Trent Vale and we turned left onto A34. We turned left and we ran to Trentham Gardens where we turned left onto the A5035. We ran up to the Toby Inn, but it was busy so we decided to go back up North to Talke. We returned onto the A34 and we ran up to Trent Vale where we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up through Stoke and Longport all the way up to Talke where we turned right onto the A34. We continued North until the road turned right and we parked up at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a carvery with beef and Yorkshire pudding followed by Chocolate fudge cake. When it was time to go We got back on board Shelton Care Group NU18 CYL. We got back onto the Southbound A34 and we ran down to the A500 where we turned South. We ran to Longport and we turned right onto the A527 and up into Porthill. At the top of the hill we turned left onto Wolstanton High Street. We ran through to Newcastle and we ran onto the A53. We followed the one way system around and we turned left onto George Street. At the top of the hill we went onto Shelton New Road and we ran through to Snow Hill. We turned left and we ran onto the ring Road at Hanley. We ran around the ant clockwise ring road to Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to the pub. Highlights of the bus sightings include E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ and First Potteries 37156 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. When it was time to go we got back onto Shelton Care Group NU18 CYL. We ran down Palmerston Road onto the A52 and we turned right. At Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left at Smithpool Road and we turned left at Temple Street. We got up and got off the bus and went upstairs to his room. Matthew chilled out in his room and watched buses out the window. We saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

After a while we went downstairs. Matthew was going out for his tea. We set off on foot onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

As we passed their garage, we saw Afford Rent-a-Car minibus BL67 YFM.

Afford Rent-a-Car BL67 YFM in Fenton

We carried on to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw 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 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 Street 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 ans we turned right 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. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7A to Biddulph. Once we got off the bus we walked out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. As we got to the shared space we saw First Potteries 65001 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65001 in Hanley

We continued onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street and acrossed the shared space onto Lichfield Street. Matthew went into the bus station and saw an engineer fixing the automatic door on stand D. We went outside the bus station and we stood outside the bus station at the stops outside to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63174 in Hanley

We got on the bus 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right 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.

Trip to Fenton / Hanley 29-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
53829	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6A	First Potteries
63178	Hanley, stop O 1	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Westport Lake	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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 67642 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67642 in Fenton

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 First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

In the morning went to Hanley on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and across City Road. At the top we went around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was unusually First Potteries 53829 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 53829 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 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. We walk up Lichfield Street and through Hanley to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew went to HMV and Game and brought some stuff to use back at the day centre. When we had finished shopping we walked back along parliament row and we went to McDonalds for dinner. Matthew used the toilet and then had a burger meal with fries and a cup of Coke. Once we had finished eating we continued down Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. to down Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited at the stop outside for a bus back to Fenton and we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. We set off up onto Old Hall Street. and we turned right onto the ring road. Weran around to Lichfield Street and we turned left. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and then across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. At the top of the road by the square we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63178 as it continued towards Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

Once we got off the bus we walked onto City Road and we crossed over before turning left onto Glebedale Road. We walked to the day centre and we got on Shelton care Group DY08 FFX for a trip to Westport Lake. We set off down temple Street and onto City Road, and we joined the Northbound A52. We turned left onto Station Road and we turned right onto College Road. We ran through Shelton and we ran forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we around to town Road. We left townand we joined the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green and at Smallthorne roundabout we veered left onto Moorland Road. We crossed through Burslem and we ran down Newcastle Street down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto davenport Street and we turned left into Westport lake. At the lake Matthew walked around the pool before returning to Shelton care Group DY08 FFX for the journey back to Fenton. We turned right onto Davenport Road and we ran down to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A500 and we ran fast through Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 at City Road and we went up the hill to Fenton, and we turned right onto Glebedale Road. Once back at the day centre we walked back to the residential unit. We walked down to Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. In the residential unit matthew went to his room and had some toast and used his computer. Me and mum came to visit and we caught up on the weekends bus sightings and tdid some of the Blog, We also watched buses out of the window and we saw C.M.P minibus BG12 NRU on the road opposite.

C.M.P BG12 NRU in Fenton

Matthew went into the sitting room and had tea. tea this evening was fish and chips with tomato sauce followed by cake. Matthew returned to his room and we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we walked along Manor Street to the other end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down to Aldi. At the supermarket Matthew brought some shopping which included bananas, carrots and cake. Once we had finished we returned to the residential unit in a Intercity taxi. We ran back up Victoria Road and right onto George Street. We turned left onto Manor Street and we turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. After put the shopping away Matthew returned to his room. Matthew had a bath and then got ready for bed. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Westport Lake / Trent Vale 29-07-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Westport Lake	Trentham	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Trentham	Talke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Talke	Joiner's Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiner's Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67634	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 a cheese oatcake 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 sat down. We set off down to the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user. We returned onto New Inn Lane and we turned left onto the A5035. We came back into Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. 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 went to Westport Lake. For this trip we got back on board Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. We ran up to Longport and we came off onto the A5271. At Trubshaw Cross we followed the road to the left and we turned right into Westport Lake. We walked all the way around the lake and then we we returned to the minibus after Matthew had used the toilet. Matthew also had a bottle of Coke. We set off onto the A5271 and we ran down to Truvshaw Cross, We turned left onto Newcastle Road and we ran up into Burslem Town Centre. We turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran through Cobridge. When we got to the A53 we turned right and we ran past Festival park and through Etruria to the A500. We ran down South through Stoke to Trent Vale and we turned left onto A34. We turned left and we ran to Trentham Gardens where we turned left onto the A5035. We ran up to the Toby Inn, but it was busy so we decided to go back up North to Talke. We returned onto the A34 and we ran up to Trent Vale where we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up through Stoke and Longport all the way up to Talke where we turned right onto the A34. We continued North until the road turned right and we parked up at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a carvery with beef and Yorkshire pudding followed by Chocolate fudge cake. When it was time to go We got back on board Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got back onto the Southbound A34 and we ran down to the A500 where we turned South. We ran to Longport and we turned right onto the A527 and up into Porthill. At the top of the hill we turned left onto Wolstanton High Street. We ran through to Newcastle and we ran onto the A53. We followed the one way system around and we turned left onto George Street. At the top of the hill we went onto Shelton New Road and we ran through to Snow Hill. We turned left and we ran onto the ring Road at Hanley. We ran around the ant clockwise ring road to Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to the pub. We saw ABC Supreme minibus SJ13 WYD. When it was time to go we got back onto Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran down Palmerston Road onto the A52 and we turned right. At Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road. After a quick stop we continuing back on to Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and right again onto the A50 Link Road. We joined the Westbound A50 to Heron Cross and we turned left into Blurton and we carried on forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line in Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we came back towards Blurton. Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a drink 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. We went with a friend so we went on the A5035 and we ran through to Church Road where we turned left. We ran through Blurton and we stopped at the shop to pick up a friend. We then drove back onto Blurton Road and onto Church Road. We parked up in a car park behind the stop on Magdalen Road. 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 67634. Whilst we waited we saw dud First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67634.

First Potteries 67634 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. At the end of Wilson Road we turned left onto Church Lane and we ran down the hill to the A34. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale. Just before we turned we saw First Potteries 67602 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67634 before it carried on towards Newcastle. We headed back onto the A34 and we walked to the pub and we saw freshly re-painted First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Hanley. Mum Was already parked at the pub so we went straight inside. 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 65034 on a Stafford Bound #101 service, Roseville EJ61 VGZ & ABC Supreme P881 RND on a South bound shuttle. After we had finished we sat outside and waited for a Lucky Seven taxi. whilst we waited we saw Roseville minibus K5 XOG.

Roseville K5 XOG in Trent Vale

We wen back down the A34 to Trentham and along the A5035 into Blurton. We got out of the taxi and back into the car. We drove through Blurton and we dropped off the friend back at the shop. we then pick someone else up we we went forwards to Heron Cross. We joined the A50 link Road and we went to the KFC drive-thru for someone else. After we had picked some stuff up we returned through Blurton and we got back home just before 19:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Talke / Trent Vale 25-03-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Talke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Talke	Westport Lake	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Westport Lake	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67635	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 a giant crumpet and strawberry 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 the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed the railway line and we went into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before going back onto the A5035. In Blurton we turned left into Church Road and we went forwards onto Blurton Road. At Heron Cross we joined the A50 and then we did the A50 link Road into Fenton. We turned left onto City Road and left again into Glebedale Road and to our destination. When Matthew got to Fenton, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU was also present...

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew was going to the Monkey Forest. We got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey. We were traveling up vis Shelton. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. At the bottom before the railway line, we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. We turned right onto the A52 and left onto Station Road. Outside the railway station was Leons coaches 218. We continued to the end of Station Road where we turned right onto Stoke Road. We traveled up to Snow Hill and then we turned onto Shelton New Road. We stopped briefly at Shelton to pick up other service users where we saw Shelton Care Group BU05 EWX / NX13 XDH / NX13 XDJ / BX58 UHD & GU60 HVX as well as Aiming High FJ10 BJX. We carried on back to Snow Hill via Cemetery Road and Stoke Road and then towards Hanley up to the Ring Road. We went left onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we called at Tesco. After a quick stop we carried on around to Etruria Road and then onto the A53. At Etruria we went South down the A500 down to the A34 at Hanford. We went South down the A34 past Trentham and to the Strongford Garage roundabout and right to the Monkey Forrest. It was decided it was far too busy, so they decided to go somewhere else. They traveled back North up the A34 to Hanford and then North up the A500. We carried on up to the A34 and we turned right. We went to the Talke Freeport and after a brief stop we headed back to the A34 and we headed South. After doing a u-turn at the Parkhouse roundabout we headed North and came off the A34 at Taybarns. It was too busy so the continued North over the A500 and up to Talke where we stopped at the Toby Carvery. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a carvery with Turkey, potatoes carrots and Yorkshire pudding followed by chocolate fudge cake with custard. Matthew also had a glass of Coke. After they had finished we got back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. The bus set off down the A34 to the A500. We went South to the A500 and we came off at Longport. As we traveled up to Trubshaw Cross we saw Roseville NA56 MWD at Texaco. At the roundabout we turned left and then turned into Westport Lake. At the lake we got out and went feed the ducks. Matthew also went to the visitor centre and used the toilet. When it was time to go everybody got back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Coming back home we went on a tour of Stoke-on-Trent. We set off towards Trubshaw Cross and we went left up to Burslem, where we saw an unidentified ABC Supreme minibus and First Potteries 66840 on a #3 to Hanley. We continued up Moorland Road to Smallthorne and we turned right to Sneyd Green. On the A5272 we saw MT Travel SF15 DGU. We turned left at Milton Road and we went down the hill where we saw The Berwick V122 ENN. We went forwards onto Millride Road and into Milton where we saw D&G 33 on the #43 service. We turned left onto Leek Road and at the A53 we continued North to Endon. We turned left near the Plough and we went through Brown edge back to Norton. We turned left onto Norton Lane and after going around Newford Crescent we joined the Southbound A53. We travelled bacnk up the the A5272 and we turned left towards Hanley. We ran through Sneyd Green and Townsend and we ran around the clockwise ring Road to Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we went across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. At the top we turned right onto the A50 link road. We went West on the A50 to Heron Cross. We travled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We got home just before 15:00. 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 required. First Potteries 67635 was booked to be our bus, but there was also required First Potteries 41493 & 67633 out too. As we got to the corner of Magdalen Road and Finstock Avenue we saw required First Potteries 67633.

First Potteries 67633 in Blurton

We waited at the bus stop and out bus turned up bang on time. It turned the corner and as expected it was required First Potteries 67635.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

We got on the the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. It was completely empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67635 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 67635

We turned right onto the A5035 and we crossed the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 41494 on the #21 to the Trentham Hotel opposite to the Man in Space. We continued up to Hanford and we went down to the A34 via Wilson Road and Church Lane. At the A34 we saw Elcock Reisan V42 EUJ. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 53060 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67635 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw dud First Potteries 53830 on the 3rd #22 turn going towards Longton.

First Potteries 53830 in Trent Vale

Required First Potteries Dart 41493 must have swapped off the turned at some point during today... Mum was waiting for us at the pub. 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 First Potteries 'Sentinel' liveried Scania 65040 on a Stafford bound #101 service, First Potteries 37156 on a Hanley bound #101 service & Alfa coach 87 going Northwards. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave vis Grandma's. We went North up the A34 passing Roseville minibus DK06 UDH. We turned right just before Newcastle. After a very brief stop we got back onto the A34 and went South, and we turned left onto the A500. We came off the A500 at Sideway and we went East on the A50 up to Heron Cross and we turned left into Fenton. After picking up uncle Dave we headed back to Heron Cross. We went forwards into Blurton along Blurton Road and we climbed the hill and we went forwards onto Church Road before turning right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:10. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark