Trip to Hanley / Longton 21-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Shelton, Newlands Street	23	First Potteries
35935	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries
67142	Newcastle BS	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
44514	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

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. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car MW24 FVT parked up. 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 67156 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. 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. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Beresford Street. We turned left onto College Road and we went into the Zagros store and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We went outside onto College Road and we went into Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area and we walked back to the South East corner of the park. We set off on foot along College Road and we continued onto Regent Road and we turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the ring road and we continued along the ring road to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #38 to Kidsgrove. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 35935 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 35935 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of 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 left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke centre along Church Street. We went out of the other side of Stoke and up Hartshill Road into Hartshill. We turned left into The Avenue and we ran down to Hilton Road and we turned right into the hospital where we ran through the hospital and we turned right onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and forwards onto Barracks Road at the roundabout. We came into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and went back to the bus station to wait for a bus to Hanley. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street and we turned right onto Ironmarket and right onto Castle Walk and we stopped at the Coffee House. Matthew brought a jam filled shortbread biscuit. Matthew went to the toilet and we continuing along Castle Walk and into the bus station. Matthew used the toilet and we saw First Potteries 35932 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35932 in Newcastle bus station

As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67142 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67142 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton 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 right onto Hilton Road and forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we turned left onto Church Lane. We climbed to the top of the hill and we turned right onto Wilson Road. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we ran into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton. We passed the end of Stanley Matthew Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we continued along Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right 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. Once off we walked onto The Strand and we walked to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44514 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sitting down. The bus set off down The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran down through 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. We walked down City Road and we turned right onto onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. 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 to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we saw Z Carz WU67 UJC. We continued walking down to The Range and we did some shopping. Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back out onto City Road We then walked up the hill and we turned right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a burger and fries. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 20-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SF67 HNE	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Travel Express
SF67 HNE	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was returning to the residential unit later, but first he was going out for dinner and going to do his weekly shop. Matthew Woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. Later on we set off to Etruria. We got in the car and we headed onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we joined the Westbound A50. We turned right onto the A500 and we saw Travel Express SF67 HNE. We headed Northwards and we continued to Shelton and we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We turned right onto the A500 slip road and right onto Garner Street. We parked up near to the food truck and we headed into the gazebo. Matthew had a cumberland sausage, bacon and egg bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we set of to the shop. We bran along Garner Street to Etruria and we turned left onto the A53. We veered left onto Forge Lane passing First Potteries 63114 on a #38A to Waterhayes. We ran forwards onto Shelton Boulevard and we turned left onti the Etruria Valley Link Road. We went under the A500 and we turned left onto the retail park. We aprked up and we saw blue minibus SF20 BSO parked up.

SF20 BSO in Wolstanton

We went into the Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked around and picked up Matthew weekly shop. When we had finished and paid for the shopping we headed back to the car. On the way we saw white minibus RE59 ERS parked up.

RE59 ERS in Wolstanton

We got in the car and we set off out of the retail park and we turned right. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Etruria and Stoke to Sideway. We went Eastwards up the A50. We came off the A50 and onto Stanley Matthews Way passing D&G Bus 170 on the #24 to Hanley. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 13:00. in the afternoon we chilled out on the computer and wrote some of the Blog. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. Just after 16:00 we set off towards Fenton. We set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Street and 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 and we saw City Centre Central PO14 OKZ. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Z Carz YT17 GXA. 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. For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was Travel Express SF67 HNE. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton it was Travel Express SF67 HNE. We got on the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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 Newcastle / Trentham 04-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
112	Fenton, Duke Street	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35949	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

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 dentist and we saw Shelton Care Group WA22 AVN. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into City Road and we continued onto Fountain Street and we Williams Street. We walked up to Victoria Road we turned right onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street. we saw Britannia Travel YP68 BPO. We continued past the shop and we waited by the bus stop opposite to the barbers. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 112 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off King Street and we ran past the site of the new petrol station and Costa Coffee. We forwards onto 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. Once off the bus we went down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 2964 on a #64 to Market Drayton. 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 into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw it was First Potteries 35949 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting 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. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and 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. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 35949 before it continued to Hanley.

First Potteries 35949 in Stoke

We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch music videos on his television. We went downstairs and got in the car. As we went down to the car We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We joined the Northbound A519 and left onto Abbots Way. We turned left onto Edwards Avenue and forwards onto the Plaisaunce. We stopped to pick up another friend. We continued onto The Plaisaunce and we turned right onto Abbotts Way. We joined the A519 and left onto Northwood Lane. We turned left onto the B5038 and we ran down to Trentham. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we saw Roseville DY65 MDN. We stopped at the gardens. Matthew went to Frankie & Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards when he came back we ordered some food. Whilst we waited for the food Matthew sang happy birthday to our friend. Matthew had a classic cheeseburger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we set off onto the A34 onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Blurton we ran towards tollgate and near to the traffic lights we passed Scraggs 1655 VT. We continued through to Dresden and into Longton. We joined the high level A50 and we turmed left onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Z Carz YT17 GXA. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church minibus KD23 DHC parked up nearby. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. He also ate the a can of Coke. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car CN68 JXE parked up. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. Once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued along Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and we visited the Card Factory. After we had finished we walked across Tontine Square onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We walked along Parliament Row and we went to the Pound Bakery and Matthew had a sausage roll. We set off along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we returned to the bus station. A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and before we sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and 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. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. It was also Trina's birthday today. Matthew went downstairs and they had a party for one of the staff. Matthew had a egg sandwiches and had a glass of Irn Bru and some birthday cake. Latter on Matthew went upstairs to his room. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew went back upstairs and had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Apedale / Newcastle 27-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, Adj Traver Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35938	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, o/s Cherry Tree PH	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Blurton and going to visit Grandma, but first he was going to Apedale. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room. We saw Z Carz WX58 CCE parked up. In the morning Matthew attended a coffee morning and had some coffee and cake. Later on Matthew wen out to Apedale. We went downstairs a and we got in a car. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down towards Stoke. We got on the A500 and we headed North. We came off at Shelton New Road and we ran past the former Gilberts furniure shop which has been demolished. We ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We continued to the Jubilee Roundabout and we turned right onto the A527. We turned right onto the A34 and we headed Northwards. We ran through Milehouse and we veered left onto London Road passing Cabability minibus FJ11 FJC. We turned left onto Loomer Road and we ran to the end and into Apedale. We parked up in the car park and we saw white minibus DG62 DYD.

DG62 DYD in Apedale

We went into the heritage centre and into the Cafe. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. Afterwards we went for a walk around the park. After the walk Matthew returned to the heritage centre and had a Flake ice cream. When we had finished we got back into the car and we headed back to Trent Vale. We set off along Loomer Road and we turned right onto Wolstanton Road. We turned right onto the A34 and we headed Southwards through Mkilehoue into Newcastle. We turned right onto the A525 and right into Orme Road. We stopped at the flats and afterwards we continued towards Trent Vale. We got in the car and we set off along Orme Road. We turned right onto the A525 and right onto the A34. We continued down to Trent Vale and into the retail park. We parked up and we headed into the B&M. Matthew went to the toilet and after looking around we went into Salvation Army charity Shop. We got back into the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto Littlefield and we ran forwards onto Colin Road. We turned right onto Trent Valley Road and we ran into Oakhill. We turned left onto London Road and we headed into Stoke. We ran forwards onto Campbell Place onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and right onto Liverpool Road. We turned right onto Elanora Street and left onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and left onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chilled out in his room. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. around 15:00 I turned up to pick Matthew up with mum. Matthew came downstairs and we said goodbye to mum and headed to the bus stop. We cut through onto City Road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited at the bus stop and a short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 44514 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. 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 we headed down to the bottom of the bus station and we waited for the bus towards the hospital. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 35934 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35934 in Newcastle bus station

Alomost immediately we saw a bus approaching. It pulled on stand and we walked up to it. As we got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35938 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35938 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 35938 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 35938 in Newcastle

Once off the bus we headed along the A34 and we went up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we went to the pub in the car and we headed down Victoria Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale. We continued through Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included ERS Medical FJ21 HGF and ABC Supreme YK24 DYD. Once we had finished eating we set off onto the A34 and we turned left onto London Road. We headed through Oakhill and into Stoke. We stopped at Sainsburys petrol station and on the way in we saw City Cabs WF11 MOA. After filling up and we set off onto London Road. We turned left onto All Saints Road and right onto Fletcher Road. We followed the road onto South Terrace and we turned right onto Sideway Road. We turned right onto Campbell Road and left onto the A500. We ran to Sideway roundabout and we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 and onto Stanley Matthews Way past the refurbished High Tales pub. We turned left onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and had some custard tart. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Lightwood / Bradwell 09-09-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
7239 VT	Fenton, Victoria Place	Lightwood Tavern	50	Stanton's of Stoke
7239 VT	Lightwood Tavern	Fenton, Victoria Place	50	Stanton's of Stoke

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 dentist, we saw First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We across City Road and we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT on a #50 to Lightwood. We go on the bus and we booked to Lightwood before sitting down. We set of up City Road and we turned left onto Fentpark Road. We turned right into June Road. We followed the road until the end and we turned left onto Annette Road. We turned right onto Newmount Road and left onto Goldenhill Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran through Foley into Longton. We ran under the railway bridge and we turned right into Baths Road. We turned left and we entered Longton Interchange onto Baths Road. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of Longton along Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A5005 and we headed down the road into Lightwood. We got up and got off the bus. We afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke 7239 VT on a #50 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5005 and we turned left onto Castileton Road. We crossed over Sandwell Place and we turned right into Starand Garter Road. We turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road onto Lightwood Road and into Longton. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down The Strand. We turned left into Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. After a brief stop we ran out onto Baths Road and we turned left under the railway line onto King Street. We ran down through 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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and 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 ran up the hill into Hartshill and we ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we turned right onto Sandy Lane and we crossed the A53 and we ran forwards onto Albert Street. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road and we saw blue minibus T400 CVC. At the end 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. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw white minibus DC23 TCX.

DC23 TCX in Fenton

Whilst waiting for the time to go to the dentist and we saw Z Carz WX58 CCE.

Z Carz WX58 CCE in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. After tea Matthew went back into his room before we went out. Later on Matthew went out in the car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket and we parked up. Matthew went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Ironmarket and we Joined the one-way system. We ran ran onto the A52 and we turned left onto George Street. we ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and into Hartshill. 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 Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. 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 / Trent Vale 11-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NX13 XDH	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NX13 XDH	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

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. Matthew went downstairs and went to the main lounge. he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the Longton. We saw First Potteries 63347 on a #11 to Newcastle. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and we turned left onto Baths Road and into the retail park. We set off on foot to the bus stop. We went to Tesco and we brought some new headphones. We walked past the Interchange and onto The Strand and we entered the shopping precinct and we stopped at Poundland. We came out of the shopping centre and we went the card Factory. Afterwards we walked down. We came out of the market and we crossed over Market Street and we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67154 in Longton

We continued onto the shopping centre and When we had finished we continued through the precinct and across the car park to Wilko. We went into the Bennett Precinct and we srop at The Coffee House for dinner. Matthew had a Sausage Egg McMuffin washed down with a can of Coke. We continued into the Precnt and around the corner to Select. Once we had finished shopping we walked out the Bennett Precinct and onto Market Street and we went into the tropical fish shop. We had a look at the fish before going back and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road and we turned left into the Pheonix Retail Park. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group NX13 XDH. We got on the bus and we set off out of the retail park onto Baths Road. We turned left under the railway bridge and we headed along King Street through Foley and into Fenton. We ran forwards onto City Road and we turned left onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto Baker Street we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street and we saw Z Carz WU67 UJC. 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 glass of fruit smoothies pineapple. Matthew and he spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63361 on a #11 to Hanley. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we joined the A52. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500. We ran into Stoke town centre and around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through the West End to Oakhill. We ran past the former Oak Tree pub and into Trent Vale. We turned right onto the A34 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included D&G Bus 503 on a #101 to Stafford.

D&G Bus 503 in Trent Vale

We got in the car and we set off onto the A34. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Oak Hill and the the West End before running into Stoke Town centre and Campbell Place and onto the one way system. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way-system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. Later on he had a bath. After his bath he had some toast for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Longton / Wolstanton 13-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BG61 KTJ	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Travel Express
BG61 KTJ	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today Matthew was heading back to the residential unit, but first he was going out for dinner and doing his weekly shop. I woke Matthew uo just after 08:00 to give him his medication. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We chilled out at home until dinner time. As mum was running late, we decided to get dinner without her. We set off around 12:00. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfirld Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran towards Heron Cross. We joined the Westbound A50 down to Sideway. We joined the Southbound A500 and we came off at Shelton New Road and we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #101 to Stafford. We crossed over the A500 and we turned right as if to re-join the A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland sausage ring with egg and bacon washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we got back into the car and we set off along Garner Street. We ran forawrds onto the sliproad and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran down to Sideway and we joined the Eastbound before comeing off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Longton. We got back around 12:30. Matthew had a cup of Cherry Coke and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew used the computer and mum arrived back from Work. A short time later we went shopping. We got in the car and we set off onto the A5035. We ran through Dresdem and we saw AJS Passenger Travel BV54 AJS. We got to Longton and we crossed over the A50. We ran down The Strand and we turned left into Farmfoods. We picked up some shopping and we set off towards Asda. We set off out off farmfoods and we headd East along the high level A50. We crosse over the A50 and we headed back West towards Sideway. At Sideway we joined the Southbound A500 and we came off at the retail park in Wolstanton. As we were parking up in Asda we saw Z Carz YT17 GXA parked up.

Z Carz YT17 GXA in Wolstanton

We parked up and went to do Matthew's weekly food shop. Afterwards we returned to Blurton. We got in the car and we ran out if the retail park and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Stoke and we came off the A500 at Sideway and onto the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 onto Stanley Matthews Way and we saw Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245. We turned left onto the A5035 and we came back to Blurton. In them afternoon we chilled out writing the Blog. Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a jam tart. Just after 16:30 we got ready and we set off back to the residential unit. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive passing silver minibus WR14 YAK. 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 Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERV. 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 City Centre Central GL70 BLK.

City Centre Central GL70 BLK in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken & rice. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Hanley. We went downstairs and it was Travel Express BG61 KTJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor street. At the end of manor street awe turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we parked up in the small car park in front of the pub. We went into the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. After we had finished we returned to Fenton it was Travel Express BG61 KTJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used 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 Burslem / Hanley 24-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67157	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	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 67157 a on the #23 to Hanley. Later on we went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 278. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. After he had done his shopping we went to Newcastle 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 past Lidl supermarket. We turned right onto Federation Road. We got out of the taxi and we set off onto Federation Road and we turned right onto the A50 and we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #3 to Crewe. We turned right onto Market Place and went to Wrights Pies and Matthew had a can of Coke and a millionaires shortbread. We walked to the end of Market Place. Matthew ate a sausage roll and we drank the can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along Market Place and left onto Woodbank Street and passed the site of the new apartment being built. We headed back to the Market Place. After we had finished in the pub we returned to the car to go back to Fenton. We set off along Wedgwood Street and we turned left onto Moorland Road. At Smallthorne rounsabout we went right onto the A5272 up to Sneyd Green and we ran southwards to the edge of Hanley. We ran clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners square and we went right onto the A52. We ran into Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We saw D&G Bus 524 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 524 in Fenton

Before tea We went downstairs out for a walk to fetch his tea. we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Smithpool Road and onto and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. Matthew went into the living room to have tea. Matthew ate his sausages and chips gravy followed by a Butterfly cake. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YM70 VMY parked up.

Afford rent-a-car YM70 VMY in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw Z Carz WX60 CKK. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 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 followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and We turned left onto Avenue Road and we turned right onto Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited to the toilet. We were considering what bus to do next and we saw First Potteries 63146 on a #4A to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63146 in Hanley bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67144 on a #4 to Crackley.

First Potteries 67144 in Hanley bus station

A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Stafford before We sat down towards the back of the bus. 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 left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College 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 under the railway line. We ran up City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back 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. Matthew spent time in his room watching television and using 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 Newcastle / Trent Vale 19-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1A	D&G Bus
67141	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
67143	Fenton, Albert Square	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	23	First Potteries

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 to go out we saw Z Carz WX60 CKK. Matthew went into the living room and we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Newcastle. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car BG72 UDV parked up. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site. 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 Capability WA15 EEV. 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. Matthew took a picture of D&G Bus 112 before oit continued towards Park Site.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

We set off out of the bus station up Castle Walk and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We turned left onto High Street and we walked down to the sunken Roundabout. We walked bnack up High Street and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the roundabout and afterwards he had a burger and fries with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked up High Street to the bank and used the cash machine. Afterwards we walked up High Street and we turned right onto Ironmarket. We turned right onto Castle Walk and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 67141 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67141 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill. We ran 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. We crossed over City Road and we walked along King Street to the roundabout. We veered left onto the link Road and we saw the Burger King starting to take shape. Afterwards we walked back down City Road and cut through onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room and waited for me to come and pick him up. I turned up just before 15:00 and we got his stuff ready and we set off to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we turned right out of Temple Street anto Christchurch Street. We headed to the square and we waited for a bus towards Newstead. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 524 on a #1A to Wood Lane. A short time later the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67143 onn a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67143 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beacosfield Drive and we passed Travel Express HF64 AJU coming the other way. At the other end of Beaconsfield Drive we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67143 as it continued towards Newstead.

First Potteries 67143 in Blurton

We walked back to the house and we got back around 15:30. We called up the pub and we booked the table for later on. Matthew chilled out on his computer and had a can of Cherry Coke. Just after 16:00 we got in the car and we set off to Wright's Pies in Shelton to pick up some food. We ran through Blurton on to Beaconsfield Drive where we saw Stanton's of Stoke 2328 RU parked up. We turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and at the lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we ran under the railway and joined the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road and under the railway. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran past the railway station. We turned left onto Cauldon Road and right onto Boughey Road. We turned left onto Avenue Road and left onto College Road. We turned left onto Ashford Street and we parked up. We went into Wright's Pie and picked uo the food. Matthew also had a caramel slice. We returned to the car and we ran along Ashford Street. We turned left onto Watford Street and right onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran past the station towards Fenton. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Wheildon Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill through Mount Pleasant. We continued onto Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and we went past the BP garage. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beacosfield Drive and back to the house. We chilled out at home until it was time to go to the pub. We got in the car and we set off onto the A5035. We ran over the railway and canal into Trentham and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had Sausage, egg beans and chips with bacon and 2 oatcakes washed down with a glass of Coke. for dessert Matthew had toffee sponge pudding and custard. Highlights of the bus Sightings include ABC Supreme YA67 VBC heading Southwards. When we had finished we went to drop uncle Dave off at home. We set off onto the A34 and we headed towards Hanford. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Fenton. We turned right onto City Road and right onto Wheildon Road. We ran up the hill and we dropped off uncle Dave. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:20. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Later on Matthew had 1/2 an egg custard and 1/2 a gingerbread man. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Etruria / Wolstanton 08-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63366	Hanley BS	Fenton, Adrian Street	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in Bluron and later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We stopped on Beaconsfield Drive to pick up a friend. We turned right onto Consett Road and left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Magdalen Road and right onto the A5035. We ran to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We ran into Hanford went under the A500 and into Trent Vale. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we ran forwards onto Stafford Avenue. We turned right onto the A519 and left onto Abbots Way. We turned left onto Edwards Avenue and forwards onto the Plaisaunce. We stopped to pick up another friend. We continued onto The Plaisaunce and we turned right onto Abbotts Way. We joined the Northboubnd A519 and we ran down to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #101 to Stafford. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We set off along Garner Street and we went under the A53. We joined the Eastbound A53 and we veered left onto Forge Lane. We veered left onto Shelton Boulevard. The road towards Newport Lane is still under construction. We turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road and we ran under the A500 and turned left into the retail park. We went into Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew picked up his weekly shopping. After we had finished we went to Longton to pick somebody up. We set off out of the retail park and we went under the A500 on to join the Southbound carriageway. We continued through Stoke to Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton and we saw Scraggs VT 9284. We turned left onto Bath Road and we entered Tesco car park. We picked up a friend from outside of Argos and we left the car park. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran to Heron Cross where we turned left onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We stopped to drop off 2 friends and we set off through Blurton back to the house. We picked up dad and we went to drop the last friend off. We set off through Blurton onto the A5035 and we stopped at the petrol station for a quick refuel. We continued to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and right onto Northwood Lane. We wanted to turn right onto the A519 but the road was closed. We ran forwards 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 onto Roe Lane. We ran forwards onto Sandon Avenue and we ran around the Kingsway onto the Plaisaunce. We dropped off another frind and we set off back to Blurton. We set off along the Plaisaunce and we ran forwards onto Edwards Avenue. We turned right onto Abbots Way and right onto the A519. We turned left at the roundabout onto Stafford Avenue and we ran forwards onto Clayton Lane. We turned right ono the A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale and past the site of a new Greggs. we carried on down the A34 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and we turned left onto the A5035 and we saw Z Carz YJ17 EWN. We ran over the canal and raileay line and into Blurton and back to the house. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had can of Cherry Coke. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. At this point it was quite foggy. 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 DK05 ERV. 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 Afford Rent-A-Car YM70 BXL parked outside their garage.

Afford Rent-A-car YM70 BXL in Fenton

Also seen was Lucky Seven CN69 WBG heading towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven CN69 WBG in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken & rice followed by a cake bar. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car YM70 BXL parked up at their garage. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day ticket on the scanner 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 followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and We turned left onto Avenue Road where we saw A1 Embassy YX17 ZZL. We turned right onto Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square. We went down to Stafford Street and we walked down Trinity Street onto Etruria Road. By the casino. We continued down Etruria Road and we walked around the ring road in an anti-clockwise direction all the way to the bus station. We then waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63366 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 past the site new Lidl. We crossed over 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 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