Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 29-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67155	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Shelton, Howard Place	23	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
67149	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
6001	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXL. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill past the college. We crossed over the canal and we continued onto Snow Hill. We got up and got off the bus Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went along Wellesley Street and we saw Travel Express YN11 AHJ. We continued along Wellesley Street and we turned left onto College Road and we walked to the park. We went to the playground and Matthew used the play equipment. We returned back to Fenton we got in the car and we set off along The Avenue and onto Boughey Road and we turned left onto Ridgway Road and we turned left onto Mawson Grove and we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down Lichfield Street and we stopped at the chips shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. He also watched buses out of the window. When we had finished eating we crossed over the ring road and cut through onto Birch Terrace. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we went into the bus station and Matthew went into the toilet. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a next #6 come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67159 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67159 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. 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. Once we were ready we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXM parked up. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67149 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67149 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. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road and we saw blue minibus V604 MBL. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. 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 Matthew went to the toilet. We set off on foot up Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street and we had finished we set off onto High Street and we turned right onto Ironmarket and past the former Malik's store which Titanic Brewers want to open up as a Bod. We turned right onto Castle Walk and we stopped at onto Greggs. Matthew brought a glazed doughnut and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down Castle Walk and we turned right onto Ironmarket past the old RBS bank which has now The Bank Space. We turned left onto High Street and we crossed over and we went to the cinema. Matthew had a cup of Coke. He went to the cinema to watch A Wicked. After the film Matthew went to the toilet. We walked out of the cinema onto the High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 6001 on a #1 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned left onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along 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 the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of D&G Bus 6001 before it returned towards Meir.

D&G Bus 6001 in Fenton

We crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and chilled out in his room and used his computer. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 24-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BG61 KTK	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
BG61 KTK	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was going out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. Later on he was returnming to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 10:20 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we went to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and right onto Emsworth Road. We returned to the house to check the door was locked and afterwards we ran through Blurton and onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at Shelton New Road and we turned right as if we were going to re-join the Siouthbound A500. We turned right onto Garner Street and we stopped near to the food truck. For dinner Matthew had a cumberland ring with bacon and egg on a bap, washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Travel Express YN11 AHJ go past. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off along Garner Street. We joined the Eastbound A53 and we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #4A to Hanley. We turned left onto Forge Lane and we turned left onto Shelton Boulevard. We crossed over the railway line on the new Etruria Valley Link Road and we ran under the A500 and turned left into the retail park. We parked up near to Asda and we saw maroon minibus BT60 XZA. We went into Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went around and picked up his weekly shopping. When we had finished we went to the till and we paid for the shopping. We went back to the car and we set off out of the retail park. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off by the BET365 statdium and headed Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 13:40. We chilled out at Blurton and we did some of the BLog. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Later on we returmed to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off therough Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #22 to Newcastle. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral betting shop. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link RX72 EAC. 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 black minibus ONZ 1340.

ONZ 1340 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had shepperds pie followed by a cake bar. After a few minutes we saw First Potteries 67148 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67148 in Fenton

Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express BG61 KTK. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express BG61 KTK. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Newcastle / Hanley 25-03-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
113	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
35947	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
67149	Hanley BS	Longton, stop C	11	First Potteries
67142	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

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 First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G Bus 113 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. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express YN11 AHJ and ABC Supreme HV22 HKK. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67179 on a #98 to Ball Green. A short time later our bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35947 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35947 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34 where we saw ERS Medical FJ22 FYX. We turned left and we traveled through the hospital we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #22 to Newcastle. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road and we saw Stoke-on-Trent College DG71 TGZ. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. Tontine Street. We stopped at Wrights Pies and Matthew had a sausage roll, can of Coke. When we had finished in the shop we set off across Tontine Street. As it was a nice day we sat on the seats and watched buses on Stafford Street and ate a sausage roll. We walked back down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #3A to Talke. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Stoke. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63117 in Hanley bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67149 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67149 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton we sat down. We set off up set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto 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 and we saw First Potteries 67155 parked in the garage. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We turned left onto Market Street and right onto Commerce Street past the former Co-op Bank. We went around the roundabout and turned right onto The Strand where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went down The Strand and wee walked into the Bennett Precinct and we visited Heron Foods. We walked through the precinct onto Market street and we saw Travel Express GC65 OXG. We went to Scope and the sewing shop. We walked around the corner onto Transport Lane and we crossed over the Strand to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site. For tea Matthew had burger and fries followed a couple of slices of syrup sponge. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a Milky Way before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. 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 Newcastle / Blurton 22-03-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63173	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 later on and to Blurton. It was also the first day of the shuttle bus Joiners Square - Berry Hill Road - Victoria Place - City Road - Fenton Health Centre bus service by Stanton's of Stoke. 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 67155 on a #23 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the stop opposite the flats and we watched the digger across the road which had started work on the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #98 to Ball Green. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street. We turned left onto high Street and we went under the A34 and into Morrisons. Matthew did some shopping. When we had finished we returned to Fenton with Matthew's weekly shop. We set off onto Goose Street and we ran to the end and turned left onto the A519. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #99 to Bradeley. We crossed the roundabout onto the onto the A53 and we ran up and over into Etruria and we went onto the Eastbound A53. We veered left onto Garner street where we saw silver minibus SP09 NTV. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap. once we had finished we got a car back to the residential unit. We set off along Garner Street and we turned right onto the A500. We headed South through Stoke. we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. For dinner Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke followed by a lemon meringue pie. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

Matthew returned to his room and we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right 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. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 65730 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had ttoast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left again onto Blurton Road and we ran down through Blurton to Heron Cross where we saw Lightning Travel CX04 FNV parked up. We crossed over the A50. We travelled up Heron Cross and we turned left into Grove Road. We continued down into Fenton and we ran down into Stoke. We ran alongside the A500 and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill through Shelton and forwards onto Snow Hill and we parked up in a car park where we saw Harry Shaw KOV 2. We walked up to Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Broad Street and we turned left onto Marsh Street. We walked up Brunswick Street and onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Bethesda Street. We walked up John Street to the bus station and we waited for a taxi back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #3 to Crewe. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. For tea Matthew had lamb mince pasta bake cheese & bacon followed by a arctic roll. 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 and onto Albert Square where we saw grey minibus BJ15 XSG parked up. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF parked up at the day centre.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to 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 Longton / Meir Park 24-12-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
126	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Longton Hall Surgery	40	D&G Bus
63179	Blurton, Longton Hall Surgery	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was at Blurton and we to have with his Christmas dinner tomorrow. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had crumpets for breakfast. In the morning matthew chilled out on his computer and we waited for mum to return from work. After mum returned from work and she had a rest Matthew got dressed and we went out in the car. We set off into the estate and we ran down to the A5035. We ran through Dresden into Longton and we joined the West bound high level A50. At the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road and we went into Tesco car park. We parked by the Transport Interchange and we saw D&G 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Longton Interchange

We walked past the Inytervhange and we saw D&G 112 on a #1 to Meir. We continued through onto The Strand and we went into Wrights Pies. We brought a couple of Egg Custards and some sausage rolls. When we had finished in the shop we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67661 in Longton Interchange

We cut through to the transport Interchange and we waited for a bus back to Blurton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 126 on a #40 Fenton circular service.

D&G 126 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 126 before sitting down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G 126

We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco and the site of the new Costa Coffee shop being built. We crossed over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road where we saw white minibus LJ09 EAF. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 126 as it continued towards Fenton.

D&G 126 in Blurton

We waited for the Newcastle bus that would take us to the other end of Blurton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. Also seen was silver minibus NK68 BFX.

NK68 BFX in Blurton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching, as expected it was First Potteries 63179 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive where we passed First Potteries 47519 on a #22 to Longton. We continued along Beaconsfield Drive and ran to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63179 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Blurton

Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. We chilled out and Matthew had sasage rolls and egg custard. Mum wrapped up a few present and around 17:00 we went out to drop off a few presents. We stopped on Beaconsfield Drive and after dropping off a few gifts we went down Finstock Avenue and we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ. We ran forwards onto Magdalen Road and we joined the A5035. We ran down to Dresden and we turned right onto Belgrave Road. We crossed the roundabout and past the old Longton Cottage Hospital and we ran into Normacot. We continued onto Waterhead Drive. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran into the centre of Meir. We turned right at the roundabout and onto the Eastbound A50. We turned right onto Lysander Road and saw First Potteries 32647 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left at the end and right into the car park. Once we had parked up we visited thje One Stop shop and we brought a few cans of pop and a couple of chicken skewers. The chip shop a few doors down was still open, and we were tempted by the smell of the chips. We ordered our food and once we paid for it we returned to the car. We set off ontop Lysander Road and we ran up to the A50. We headed Westwards at the roundabout and we came off the A50 at Longton. We crossed the roundabout onto Rosalyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. Once home Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We chilled out and Matthew uploaded his pictures onto his new computer before we wrote the Blog. Later on we wrote an e-mail to the new bus group and we chilled out until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Cheddleton / Newcastle 28-10-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63117	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	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 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 Anywhere Travel SJ11 OVM. we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto 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 to Longton where we came off onto baths Road. In Longton Interchange. We turned right onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Street. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and. At the end of Weston Coyney Road we turned left onto the A520. There were some temporary traffic lights and once we had passed them and got onto the fast section we stormed up to Cellarhead. We went across the crossroad and forwards into Wetley Rocks and then into Cheddleton. We turned right onto Basford Bridge Road and we ran down into the valley and parked up outside the railway station. After Matthew had been to the toilet he helped me hang some Christmas decorations and then we cleaned seats and tables of strands of tinsel that had fallen off during decoration. At dinner time we ran back up the the A520 and Matthew had a burger and a can of Coke at the Truckers Tucker food van. We ate the burger and we drove back down to the station. After Matthew had used the toilet. After doing some cleaning in hr toilets and the old mess room we got back into the car and we set off home. We turned right onto Basford Bridge Road climbed the hill onto the A520. We went through Wetley Rocks to Cellarhead where we saw D&G Bus 109 on the #16 to Buxton. and across the crossroads and into weston Coyney where we saw First Potteries 47520 on a #6 to Park Hall. We ran to Meir and at the roundabout we turned right and joined the Westbound A50. We ran down a couple of junction to Longton and we came off onto the high level A50. We turned left onto Heathcote Street and we hit heavy traffic outside the school. We continued onto Longton Hall Road and at the end we turned left onto right onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw First Potteries 67156 On the #23 to Newstead. 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. We went upstairs to his room Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. He chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw blue minibus DE10 MLK.

DE10 MLK in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. After tea Matthew went back into his room before we went out. We saw First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63117 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill where we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Hassell Street. Poolside and we arrived at Our Space. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew used the play equipment. He also had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton by taxi. We walked out onto Stanier Street and we saw it was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along Stanier Street. We turned right onto John O' Gaunt's road and left onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we ran Southwards past The Cherry Tree where we saw blue minibus KR60 FVE. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and right onto Lytton Street. We ran alongside the railway line and at the end we turned left 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. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a bottle of Irn Bru. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Sandbach / Hanley 20-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
44514	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 on the bus later on. It was also the day Matthew learned of a new building scheme. Muller submits retail-and-resi scheme for Sandbach. 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. Later on Matthew went downstairs to do his shopping. We set of onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 65003 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We turned left onto Victoria Road. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. After he had done his shopping we went to Sandbach in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran down to joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we ran anti-clockwise around Hanley. We turned right onto the A50 and we ran Northwards through Cobridge into Burslem. We continued up Scotia Road towards Tunstall and we continued onto the High Street and Northwards through Goldenhill. We ran down the hill to Kisgrove and we continued under the railway line and canal into Cheshire. We ran through to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the A5011. We turned left onto the A533 and we ran the last few miles into Sandbach. We followed the A533 Northwards through town and we turned right into the town centre. We parked up on the common and we saw D&G Bus 140 on a #316 to Cooksmere Lane. We walked down the High Street and we stopped at the pub for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and after wards had dinner. He had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked back to the Common. We returned to Fenton in a lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto the A533 and we headed Southwards. We ran down to Rode Heath and we turned right onto the B5011. We turned left onto the A50 and we ran through Kidsgrove. We ran through Goldenhill and we joined the A527 towards the Chatterley Valley. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Longport and Etruria. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room to chill out. we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHA heading towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHA in Fenton

After a while we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus MK67 UEJ in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car MK67 UEJ in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Boydens Coaches G19 BCL heading towards Stoke.

Boydens Coaches G19 BCL in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 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 we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. We walked along Bagnall Street and Cheapside and we turned right onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a cup of Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Maleficent: Mistress of Evil at the cinema. When he had finished we set off along Bryan Street and onto Quadrant Road. We walked along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 44514 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 44514 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Trent Vale / Hanley 19-10-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YN11 AHJ	Bet 365 Stadium	Trent Vale	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to watch the Stoke City match 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. we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. whilst waiting we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was red minibus PN62 ??? going towards Hanley.

PN62 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Lucky Seven BX09 OFU going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven BX09 OFU in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

In the afternoon we set off on foot to the football ground. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we crossed over the park onto Willowdale Avenue. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we walked down under the railway line and over the canal. We got onto the canal towpath and we walk past the incinerator and onto the footbridge. We crossed over the canal and railway line and into the BET365 stadium. For dinner Matthew had a sausage hot dog. By the stadium we saw First Potteries 37146 on a BS1 football shuttle. Matthew went into the football ground and took his seat in the West stand. Matthew went to the toilet and had a bottle of Coke. The result in the end was a 2-0 win against Fulham. After the match had finished we went to Trent Vale by taxi. Transport for the trip was Z Carz minibus YN11 AHJ. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to the roundabout at Sideway. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the roundabout at Hanford. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 and we ran into Trent Vale. We ran up to the retail park and we stopped at McDonalds. We got off the bus and we went inside. Matthew went to the toilet and and afterwards we had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Hanley by intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke to Shelton. We came off onto Shelton New Road and we crossed over the canal and ran up to Snow Hill. We turned left onto Broad Street and we ran into Hanley. We turned left onto Marsh Street and right onto Trinity Street. We turned left onto Foundry Street and we got out of the taxi. Matthew went to the pub and visit the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked up to Stafford Street and we we got in an Intercity taxi. We set off along Stafford Street and we followed the one way system past the town hall and we turned right onto Albion Street. We ran forwards onto Broad Street. We turned left onto College Road and we ran into Shelton. Due to the roadworks we had to turned right onto Avenue Road. We turned left onto Stoke Road and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran past the railway station and we ran forwards onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and at the roundabout we turned left onto City Road and into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. 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 Longton / Sandyford 01-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
40	Fenton, Albert Square	Longton Interchange	40	D&G

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 to tea with me and uncle Dave. It was also the the day that First Group are launching a new bus tour service in Edinburgh. 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

Matthew went downstairs and set off to the bus stop. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for the next bus to Longton. After a short wait we saw D&G Bus 40 on a #40 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned left onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Matthew let the bus empty out and took a picture inside D&G Bus 40 before we got off.

Inside D&G 40

This bus used to be First London 44406. Once off the bus we walked through onto The Strand and we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #11 to Newcastle. We walked up to Bennett Precinct. We stopped at Poundland and afterwards we went to the ping pong forum. Matthew had a game of table tennis. After we had played table tennis we walked out onto The Strand and onto Baths Road. Er continued to the Pheonix retail park and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had chicken nuggets and fries and a drink of Coke. After we had finished eating we went to Sandyford in a City Centre Central taxi. We set off onto Baths Road and the A50 and we headed West to Sideway. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran through Stoke and Etruria. We continued past Longport and we joined the A527. We ran past the North end of Tunstall and we stopped to have a look at the new business park on James Brindley Way. We got out of the taxi and we had a look around. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off along the A527. We ran down to the A500 and we joined the Southbound carriageway. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We ran forwards onto City Road and we ran into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to wait for me and uncle Dave to turn up. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 65733 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65733 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Afford Rent-A-Car YO19 AYT heading towards Hanley.

Afford Rent-A-Car YO19 AYT in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47520 in Fenton

We turned up and we got ready to go out for tea. We went downstairs and we got in the car. we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road we saw Afford Rent-A-Car YR68 EHX inside their garage. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 we saw Z Carz YN11 AHJ. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street. We crossed the A53 and we ran forwards onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstatnton to the top of Porthill bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. At the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 106 on a #94 to Congleton. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 37157 on a #99 to Bradeley. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.