Trip to Wolstanton / Meir Park 01-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SF15 GJE	Fenton	Cheadle	Charter	Lucky Seven
SF15 GJE	Cheadle	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was going shopping and leter on going back to the residentil unit. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. Around 12:30 we set off to the shops. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran Westwards to Sideway. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke and Etruria. We came off the A500 onto the A527 and we turned left into the retail park. We parked up at Asda and we went to do Matthew's weekly shop. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off out of the retail park onto the A527. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Etruria and Stoke down to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran through Longton and Meir. We came off the A50 at Meir Park and we went to B&Q to visit the burger van. Matthew had a burger with bacon and cheese washed down with a can of Diet Coke. When we had finished we set off onto Whittle Road. We turned left onto Lysander Road and left onto the A50. We ran through Meir and Longton and we turned left onto Stanley Matthews Way. We saw D&G Bus 174 on the #24 to Norton. We ran to the end of Stanley Matthews Way and we turned left onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had some Cherry Coke. We went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off through Blurton onto Finstock Avenue and we turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up nearby.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a cake bar. After a few minutes we saw Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPZ.

Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPZ in Fenton

Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67145 on a #11 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waied for a taxi to Cheadle. It was a was Lucky Seven SF15 GJE. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. At Heron Cross we went Eastwards along the A50 and we joined the Eastbound and we ran up to Meir. We came off the A50 and we turned left at roundabout onto the Northbound A520. We ran through Weston Coyney and we continued up to Cellarhead. We turned left the A52 and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor. We followed the road to the left and we ran into Kingsley village. We turned right onto Holt Lane. We ran through Kingsley Holt and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Cheadle and we ran forwards onto the A522. We turned left onto Ashbourne Road and we turned right onto Allen Street and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the largest inflatable play park and Matthew used the toilet. After we had finished we went back to Fenton by Lucky Seven minibus SF15 GJE. We got on the bus and we set off along Allen Street and we ran forwards onto Plant Street. We turned right onto the A522 and we turned left onto the A521. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we crossed the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads. We turned left onto the A520 and we continued down up to Weston Coyney. We continued down into Meir and we at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we ran through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We continued onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his television. later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Longton 23-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
111	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton Interchange	1A	D&G Bus
111	Longton Interchange	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1A	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus later on. 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 YS70 KWG. We went downstairs and we went in a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke BT66 TZF. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 We went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto London Road and we cross the road to Starbucks. Matthew had a bottle of orange juice. When we finished in the coffee shop we walked back to Campbell Place and we turned left onto the A52 and left onto South Wolfe Street. Matthew said hello to a lady using the payment machine and then we got his bus pass sorted in less than 10 minutes. He used the toilet and then we decided to catch a bus home. We walked onto South Wolfe Street and onto Flemming Street and at the next junction we turned left onto London Road. We passed Sainsbury's and we turned into Iceland. Matthew did his weekly shop Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off towards Stoke along London Road and we turned left into Corporation Street. We turned right onto the A5006 and we followed the road around back onto A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we stopped at St Mary's Chip shop. We brought some food and a bottle of Panda pop and we rejoined Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 12:00. Once we got home Matthew ate his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cola Panda Pop. Around 13:00 we got ready to return to the residential unit. We set off onto Finstock Avenue and onto Beaconsfield Drive passing First Potteries 47519 on the #22 on to Newcastle. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw Ash to Adderley SF60 CNC. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 RWU outside there yard. On Elsing Street we saw Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NPZ parked up by the garage.

Afford Rent-a-Car YM69 NPZ in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 119 in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Longton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67176 in Fenton

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

Matthew wanted to do the Hanley bus, but it was going in the wrong direction so we decided not to do it. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67173 in Fenton

We continued up City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 111 before it continued towards Meir.

D&G Bus 111 in Longton Interchange

We cut through onto The Strand and we visited the pub. We went to the toilet. Afterwards we went down The Strand and we went to Mega Bite for tea. Matthew used the facilities and afterwards had chicken and fries washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew walked along The Strand and we turned left onto Heathcote Road and we walked down over The Strand and along the alley to the Transport Interchange. Whilst Matthew waited for a bus back to Fenton he took a few bus pictures. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Park Site. We got on the bus We booked to Fenton and we sat down. We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road 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 in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a couple of slices of syrup sponge puddinge. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Stone 17-11-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus and to visit uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We saw Shelton Care Group SH71 KMZ outside. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. At the top we crossed over Victoria Road to wait for the bus at the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was dud First Potteries 67176 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67176 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 past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we walked onto Tontine Square and we went to Boots. We brought some more shopping and we continued down towards the bottom of Tontine Street to KFC. Matthew had a fillet tower burger meal with fries and a cup of Coke. After eating his dinner Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we set off down Tontine Street and we continued into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went through the shopping centre. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. We came out of the shopping centre and we walked back along Tontine Square towards TK Maxx. We cam out of the bottom of TK Maxx onto Tontine Square and we came out on Parliament Row and afterwards we headed down to Percy Street were we got in a Lucky Seven taxi to returned to Fenton. We set off along Percy Street and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We continued past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We went around the corner past Reardon's onto John Street. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill and we passed the former cement works. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill towards Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car YM69 NPZ outside there yard. We ran under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham and we turned left onto the A5035. We turned right by Bod onto Barlaston Old Road and we headed Southwards past Strongford water treatment centre and Wedgwood. We continued into Barlaston village and we contnued Southpast the site of Meaford power station before joining the A34 near to Darlaston. We continued along the A34 for a short while and we Veered left onto Newcastle Road. We ran around the one-way system and we parked up by Morrisons. We went to Oatcakes and Milkshakes and Matthew had biscoff cookie dough washed down with a glass of Coke. We got in a Lucky Seven taxi to returned to Fenton. We set off around the one-way sytem and forwards onto Newcastle Road. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran through Meaford and we turned right onto Meaford Road. We ran into Barlaston and we turned right into the village. We turned left onto Queen Mary'r Drive and we ran up to Wedgwood. We turned right and we ran to the end before turning left onto Blurton Road. At the end we turned left onto Barlaston Road and we ran towards Newstead. We turned right onto the A5035 and left onto Church Road. At the mini roundabout we went left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton to Heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out before going to uncle Dave's. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 109 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 109 in Fenton

Whilst he waited he used his computer and watched buses out of the window we saw Jayjays Travel TKZ 4312. 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. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. 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 Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. 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.