Trip to Burnham-on-Sea / Edithmead 01-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ62 LSX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 LSX	Burnham-on-Sea	Edithmead	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 LSX	Edithmead	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Plan for Burnham desserts restaurant in place of bank approved by District Council. 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. Around 09:00 we set off on bus We went downstairs and we saw transport for our trip it was Z Carz minibus YJ62 LSX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. At Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran Southwards through the West Midlands. At the junction 8 we got onto the Southbound M5. We ran Southwards for over a hundred mils and we cam off the M5 at junction 22 onto the Southbound A38. At Highbridge we turned right onto the B3139 and we ran up to Burnham-on-Sea. We stopped on the High Street and we got off the bus. We went to the café and had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished Matthew went to the toilet. We got back into Z Carz YJ62 LSX and we continued to Edithmead. We set off along the High Street and we turned left onto Adam Street. We joined the Northbound B3139 and we turned right onto the B3140 and we saw Somerset County council MX67 LWR on a #67 to Wedmore. We continued along the road for around 5 miles and we stopped at the holiday par. Once we got off the bus we went for a walk. After we had finished we returned to Fenton in Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We got on the bus and we continued to the end and we joined the Northbound M5. We ran for a hundred miles or so out of the West Country and into the Midlands. At the end of the motorway we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. Whilst there we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

After a short while we saw Challinor coach BU03 LYV going towards Stoke.

Challinor BU03 LYV in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

After a while we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX heading towards Hanley.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

Also seen was Autocabs minibus KN62 XTR going towards Stoke.

Autocabs KN62 XTR in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was blue minibus SF14 BXH going towards Hanley.

SF14 BXH in Fenton

Also seen was Hollinshead coach NIB 8318 going towards Stoke.

Hollinshead NIB 8318 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67699 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Hanley 02-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ62 LSX	Fenton	Merthyr Tydfil	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 LSX	Merthyr Tydfil	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
47519	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Wales and out on the bus later on. 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 silver minibus FT08 DKY.

FT08 DKY in Fenton

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

Transport for the trip was Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street and We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. At Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran through Staffordshire into the west Midlands. We came off the M6 at junction 8 and onto the Southbound M5... We ran out of the West Midlands into Worcestershire and at Junction we joined the Westbound M50. We ran along the M50 and forwards onto the A449. After a short distance we joined the westbound A40. We ran to Abergavenny and we joined the Westbound A465. We ran around the top end of town and we turned left onto the A470. We turned right onto Swansea road and we stopped at the garden centre. We parked up and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew used the soft play area for a while and afterwards we returned to Fenton on Z Carz YJ62 LSX. we got on the bus and we set off onto Swansea Road. We turned left onto the A470 and right onto the A465. We headed Eastwards until near to Abergavenny we joined the Eastbound A40. We ran through South Wales and we joined the A449 for a short distance before going on the M50. We ran to the end of the M50 and we joined the M5. We ran up through Worcestershire and into the West Midlands before joining the Northbound M6. We ran North through the West Midlands and Staffordshire to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. We saw First Potteries 41501 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41501 in Fenton

Also seen was blue minibus SF14 BXH going towards Heron Cross.

SF14 BXH in Fenton

We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. 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 saw First Potteries 67699 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street onto Stafford Street. We walked along to Crown bank and we headed up to Tontine Square. We turned right onto Tontine street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For after Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we walked along Tontine street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153. 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 37158 on a #25 to Keele. 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. 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 / Bentlee 06-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
114	Fenton, Victoria Place	Stoke, adj stop Q	1	D&G
42554	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
SK64 PSU	Fenton	Bentlee	Charter	Lucky Seven
SK64 PSU	Bentlee	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave 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 43876 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. 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 we went to Stoke on the bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road and we walked up to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to stoke to appear. A few minutes later we saw a D&G bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Wood Lane.

D&G 114 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the one stop shop and Matthew used the computer. Afterwards we crossed over Church Street and we went to The White Star pub for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger with bacon & cheese. When we had finished eating we came out of the pub and we stood at the bus stop around the corner. We waited for the next bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a single decker approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42554 in Stoke

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. As we passed the slip-road we saw George Youngs Coaches A5 GYC coming off the Southbound 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 the bus. Later on Matthew went to Bentlee. The bus for the journey it was Lucky Seven minibus SK64 PSU. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right City Road and we went 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 Bentlee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We stopped at the children's centre and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Lucky Seven minibus SK64 PSU. We set of along Dawlish Drive and we turned right onto Beverley Drive. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran past the First bus depot. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran around Longton on the one-way and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We turned right onto the Strand and we ran forwards onto King Street. We ran trough Foley and forward into Fenton. We ran onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out before going to uncle Dave's. We saw Intercity SF11 GNV going towards Hanley.

Intercity SF11 GNV in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz Peugeot minibus YJ62 LSX.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

After a while we saw Arnold Clark SG17 FZK going towards Stoke.

Arnold Clark SG17 FZK in Fenton

Another vehicles seen was D&G Bus Dart 10 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 10 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off 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 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. Matthew returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned 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 Southend-on-Sea / Longton 19-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YR17 CYJ	Fenton	Southend-on-Sea	Charter	Harry Shaw
YR17 CYJ	Southend-on-Sea	Fenton	Charter	Harry Shaw
YJ62 LSX	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 LSX	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Adventure Island Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw blue minibus GV54 ??? going towards Longton.

GV54 in Fenton

Around 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 Southend-on-Sea on Harry Shaw YR17 CYJ. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran through the West Midlands & Warwickshire to the end of the motorway. We got onto the South M1 and we ran South through Northamptonshire into Hertfordshire. We left the M1 at junction 6A and we got onto the clockwise M25. We ran around to Junction 29 and we got onto the eastbound A127. We ran for around 15 miles to the end of the A127 into Southend-on-Sea and we were dropped off. Matthew went to Adventure island. Matthew went for dinner and had an egg sandwich wash down with a can of Coke. Matthew went to an arcade and went on the rides. He also travelled on the miniature railway. When it was time to go we returned to Fenton on Harry Shaw YR17 CYJ. We got on the coach and we set off through town and onto the A127. We ran through to the M25 and we got onto the anti-clockwise carriageway. We ran around to the M1 and we got onto the Northbound motorway. We ran through Hertfordshire into Northamptonshire and we got on to the start of the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards into Warwickshire and the West Midlands and up through Staffordshire. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. We saw Lucky Seven DK11 BVX heading towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven DK11 BVX in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken and chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to Longton in Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We went downstairs and we got on the minibus. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street and into Longton under the railway bridge. We turned right into baths Road and we did a u-turn over the A50 and into the retail park. We stopped at Pets at Home to pick up food for the rabbit. Afterwards we went to the Pepper Mill for a drink. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew also had a red velvet cheesecake. Afterwards we returned to Fenton in Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We got on the minibus and we set off onto baths Road and we did a u-turn on the roundabout outside Tesco. We ran onto the A50 and we ran West along the A50 to Heron Cross. We joined the A50 link Road and we ran up to City Road. We turned left into Smithpool Road and left again into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We then went by car to the disco. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper .He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Joiners Square / Hanley 19-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
41496	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Today was the day the services are planned to start to Aston Lodge and Walton in Stone operated by Community Link Stafford & District. Matthew was also going to the pub and going to Hanley 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 67641 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. After dinner we went to the pub. Today we went to the pub. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and we Fountain Street. We then turned left onto Williams Street and right onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we headed down to the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and then left to our destination. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. Highlights of bus sightings included First Potteries 67660 on a #6A to Hanley and Magnum PJ62 BKO heading towards Hanley. Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox including tracks by Jim Finnegan & Steps. When it was time to go Matthew got aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey home. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We ran onto the roundabout at joiners Square and we went straight on. We continued along the A52 past the railway station We turned left onto City Road. Glebedale Road and to our destination. When it was time to home home we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Christchurch Street an right onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. Grove Road Smithpool Road. Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We returned to the day centre and Matthew did some mopping up. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. When we got back Matthew went upstairs. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw white minibus PF56 SKK going towards Stoke.

PF56 SKK in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz minibus YJ62 LSX going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Magnum taxi minibus BX60 AAK going towards Stoke.

Magnum BX60 AAK in Fenton

Another bus seen was First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67656 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had lasagne followed by cheesecake. We went out to catch the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw ABC Supreme SF11 HZE. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41496 on a #6 to Hanley. 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 ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and at the stop outside the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Tontine Street to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards a had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. As we got back onto Lichfield Street we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 37157 in Hanley

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6 to Coalville.

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 Hanley / Crackley 24-09-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
41502	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65034	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
65035	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
63101	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	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 going out for tea later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

When it was time to go we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw bus turn around the corner. AS it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 41502 on a #23 to Hanley. 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 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 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 we saw First Potteries 41500 on a #23 to Newstead. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw. In the bus station we saw required First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus bus and we booked to Newcastle before We sat down towards the back of the bus and the bus loaded quickly and departed almost immediately. We set off through the bus station. and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. As we got to the bus station in Newcastle we saw required Arriva Midlands 3693 on a #164 to Hanley. we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Hassell Street ans left onto High Street. We went to the Kiln and Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast followed by a cheesecake. When we had finished we walked back up the High Street and we turned right onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road and we ran up to Snow Hill. We turned left and we went up Broad Street towards Hanley. We continued up Broad Street to the Museum and then we turned left onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Pall Mall and we ran up to Bagnall Street before entering the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out whilst he waited for us to turn up. We saw white minibus YF62 HAE going towards Longton.

YF62 HAE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw silver minibus DL63 FJV going towards Stoke.

DL63 FJV in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Lucky Seven MK18 UZX going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven MK18 UZX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was Magnum PN59 BEO going towards Heron Cross.

Magnum PN59 BEO in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Z Carz YJ62 LSX going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

Matthew went to the living room to look see where we were. Out of the window we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We turned up to pick Matthew up and after he got ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran down George Street into Newcastle and we turned right onto Ryecroft. We turned right onto A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had a mixed grill followed by Lemon Meringue pie and ice cream. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton. We set off onto the A34 and we ran up to the roundabout and did a u-turn. We ran back down through Crackley and Cross Heath towards Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto Hilton Road and we ran past the hospital we turned right onto The Avenue. we turned right onto Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a bottle 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 Shelton / Florence 07-09-2018

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on he was also going out for tea. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we First Potteries 41495 on a #23 to Hanley. We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre In the morning Matthew did some baking. Matthew made some sponge cake. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. After dinner we went to the pub. We went outside to get on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the afternoon we went to Shelton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and onto the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the Shelton exit. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we ran up to the other day centre. Matthew went in and did some stuff. We returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran towards the railway. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Glebedle Road and we returned to the day centre. Once of the bus we continued onto Christchurch Street and to the pub on foot. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew chilled out in the pub all afternoon and afterwards returned to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz minibus YJ62 LSX going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

A short while later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

Across the road we saw Z Carz KE03 JXC stop to let of people before it continued towards Hanley.

Z Carz KE03 JXC in Fenton

Matthew chilled in his room using his computer. When it was time to go to the doctor we set off on foot onto City Road and we walked up to the doctor. Matthew went in and had a few tests. He turned out to be fine. On the way back to the residential unit We continued onto Glebedale Road. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went back to his room before going for tea. Later on Matthew went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive We turned left onto Finstock and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Magdalen Road and we joined the Northbound A5035. We continued through to Dresden and we turned right onto Belgrave Road and we went past a new building on the right hand side. We turned right onto Lightwood Road and right into Highland Drive. We turned right into Sussex Place and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet For tea Matthew had a mixed grill followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. He washed it down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton via Meir. We set off onto Sussex place and we turned left onto Highland Drive. We turned left onto 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. Matthew went up to his 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