Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 24-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63171	Newcastle BS	Victoria Place	11	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Sneyd Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Sneyd Green	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. We also saw former M&M coaches minibus N617 VSS for sale on E-bay. 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 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the doctor to get his test results from the other day. The results were clear so they went to Newcastle. We walked up the road to the bus stop and we waited for a first Potteries bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 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 of the bus we left the bus station and walked up CastleWalk. We turned right onto Ironmarket and we visited the papershop. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked back up Iron market and we sat on a bench. Matthew drank his can of Coke. We walked around the corner onto High Street. We sat down on a seat for a while and then carried on down High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked back to the bus station where we saw D&G Bus 121 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G 121 in Newcastle bus station

We sat in the bus station and we waited for a First bus going back to Fenton. A few minutes later First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 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 out of the bus station 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 and 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 then crossed over City Road. Matthew used the toilet in the car park. We then went back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had ham sandwich followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew went to Central forest park on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the road and under the railway line before we turned right onto the A500. We ran North up to Etruria and we turned right onto the A53. We ran past Festival park and up to Cobridge and we saw First Potteries 42552 on a #100 Bradeley circular service. We turned right onto Waterloo and we ran down to the ring road. We ran out of town along Town Road and forwards onto the A5272. We ran through Birches Head to Sneyd Green and we stopped at Central Forest Park. At he park we saw Blackfriars minibus CN59 AEW. Matthew had a can of Pepsi and then we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the Northbound A5272 and we ran up to Smallthorne roundabouts. We turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We turned left onto Waterloo Road and we ran down to Cobridge. We ran though Festival Park and we crossed back under the A53. We joined the B5046 and we ran through Cliffe Vale through to Snow Hill. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto Station Road and we went past the railway station. We went forwards onto the A52 and then we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. We then returned to the residential unit on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Meadows minibus DX65 DMF going towards Longton.

Meadows DX65 DMF in Fenton

We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right into Christchurch Street. Matthew then went to Stoke in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off out of Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and left again into City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and under the railway line. We crossed over A500 and we ran into Stoke. We went around the one-way system onto Lonsdale Street and we followed it around onto Flemming Road and we turned left onto London Road and we saw City Cabs minibus YX61 VVO. We then turn left into Iceland. Matthew went into the shop and brought some shopping for the week. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto London Road and we ran into the one-way system around Stoke. We followed the route onto Church Street and right onto Elenora Street. we turned right onto Copeland Street and left onto Glebe Street. We turned right into Lytton Street and we ran parallel to the railway line up to City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For tea Matthew had shepperds pie followed by cake. Later on Matthew had a bath followed by toast for supper. Matthew then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Birches Head 23-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
Y40 UBC	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Autocabs
DX08 NND	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Autocabs

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to the disco later. Last night there had been a terrorist attack in Manchester at the Ariana Grande concert which Matthew had heard about. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. Whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63098 on #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over and went down the hill. We crossed over the old railway line to Leek and we turned right into the private road on which the baths are situated. Matthew went for a session in the swimming baths. Afterwards Matthew stopped at the cafe and had a cup of Pepsi Cola. We returned out onto the road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the old Leek railway line we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 614 going to the swimming baths on a schools contract.

Copeland's Tours MIB 614 in Fenton

We continued up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we walked to the end before turning right into Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. Matthew then returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and into the unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used the computer. For tea Matthew had chicken and chips followed by toffee cheesecake. Later on Mathew went to the disco in Autocabs minibus Y40 UBC.

Autocabs Y40 UBC in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria road and we ran down the hill to Joiners sqaure. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran into Bucknall. We went forwards onto the A5009 and through Abbey Hulton. We turned left into Birches Head Road and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Matthew did some dancing until it was time to return to the residential unit. Transport back was Autocabs minibus DX08 NND.

Autocabs DX08 NND in Birches Head

We got on the bus and we set off onto Birches Head Road. We turned right onto the A5009 and we ran down through Abbey Hulton To Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and up to Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Sneyd Green 22-05-2017

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the first day of a new bus service linking Bradeley Village, Community Drive, Sneyd Green-(Ralph Drive). 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 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew walked to Aldi. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. As we passed the car hire place we saw Afford rent-a-car's new minibus PO17 ZYA.

Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZYA in Fenton

We also saw Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZXX.

Afford rent-a-car PO17 ZXX in Fenton

We continued down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and we turned right into the private road that goes to the swimming baths. We went past the baths and onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill and we stopped at Aldi where we brought some New York Cheesecake. We then set off on foot back to the day centre. We walked up Victoria road and we turned right into the private road on which the baths are situated. On the way we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 746 on a school's contract.

Copelands Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

We walked onto City Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a cupcake. in the afternoon Matthew went for a walk to Smith's pool. We stopped to have a look at the roadworks on Gimson Street. We continued onto Masterson Street and we turned left onto Watkin Street. At the end we turned right onto the back street by the railway line and up to Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we went into the park. After a walk around the lido we returned onto Smithpool Road. We walked bac up the back street adjacent to the railway line and left onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and straight over Christchurch Street onto Gimson Street. We crossed over the square and back to the day centre. We went out to Central Forest park on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran North to Bucknall. We continued forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We went through Milton and forwards onto the A53. We continued North to Endon and we turned left onto B5051. We ran through Brown Edge into Norton Green and we turned right onto Bemersley Road. We turned left onto Peck Mill Lane and at the end we turned left onto the A527. We ran down to Oxford where we turned left onto Oxford Road. We ran past Matthew's old School and forwards into Smallthorne. We crossed over Ford Green Road onto Chetwynd Drive and we turned right onto Brownley Road. we turned left onto Norton Drive and right onto Haven Avenue. We turned left onto Esperanto Way and we joined the A5272. After crossing over the A53 we ran into Sneyd Green and we stopped at central forest park. At the park Matthew had a can of Coke. We then returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off Northwards up the A5272 and we turned right into Milton Road. We ran down the hiull and past the pub before going forwards along Milton Road into Birches Head. We turned right into Redhills Road and we crossed over the canal. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we ran up to the A5009. We ran down through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52. At Joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went up the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. We then returned to the residential unit on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs an chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew had bacon sandwich followed by cake. We came to pick Matthew up and we went to Hanley. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up to the roundabout where we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to Hanley and we parked opposite to the bus station. We went to the chips shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #8 to Ball Green as well as 32627 on the #32 to Uttoxeter. When we had finished eating we set off down Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the A52. We went past the railway station and forwards onto the A52 to City Road. We went up the hill and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit we wrote some of the Blog as well as doing some Maintenance on the computer. We said goodbye to Matthew and he spent the rest of the evening chilling out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Market Drayton 20-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
EGZ 2534	Fenton	Market Drayton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
EGZ 2534	Market Drayton	Penkhull	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
EGZ 2534	Penkhull	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a trip on the bus to Market Drayton. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

For dinner Matthew went out to Market Drayton. Transport arrived an it was Stanton's of Stoke minibus EGZ 2534. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. We went through Blurton and forwards onto Church Road before turning right onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #21A to Hanley. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and at the traffic lights we went forwards over the A519 onto the A5182. We ran for a few miles and at the end we turned left onto the A53. We travelled through Whitmore and Baldwin's Gate and we crossed over the A51 by The Swan With Two Necks. We continued Sooth Westwards through Loggerhead and we went around market Drayton on the by-pass. At the next roundabout we came to the pub. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had an all day breakfast followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go back Matthew got on board Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534. We set off onto the A53 and we ran North through Loggerhead up to the A51 crossing. We continued north up the A53 through Baldwin's Gate and Whitmore. We continued up to Newcastle before going South down the A34. We went up past barracks Road and past the bus station before doing a u-turn and running South down Barracks Road where we saw First Potteries 41522 on a #98 to Ball Green. We got onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Occupation Street. At the end we turned right onto Parkstone Avenue. We turned left onto The Avenue and then right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up the hill into Penkhull. We ran onto St Thomas Place and left onto Princess Street and we stopped at the centre. Matthew went to the toilet and used the key then went to the new soft play area. when it was time to return to Fenton we got back on Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534. We ran along Princes Street and at the end we turned right onto the A52. We turned right onto Richmond Street and we ran into Stoke. We went onto the one-way system and around Elonora Street and Copeland Street onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on the computer and watched buses. We saw Intercity WJ12 NKX going towards Stoke.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Fenton

for tea Matthew had KFC. We set off on foot onto City Road and we walked up towards Longton. On the way we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

In KFC Matthew had a chicken fillet burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked down City Road and we turned left into Glebedale Road. We turned right into Baker Street and onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the co-operative Food store and we picked up can of Coke. We turned left on Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used the computer. Later on he had a bath and then had toast for supper. Matthew then stayed in his room until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Festival Park / Joiners Square 19-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
66852	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	Hanley, stop J1‎	4A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Joiner Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going bowling at Festival Park. Around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went bowling in Festival Park in an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and under the railway line, before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up to Etruria and we turned right onto the A53. We ran up to the next roundabout and we went left into the Festival park. Matthew went to the toilet and then went bowling. After a few games of bowling, for dinner Matthew was going to the McDonalds, so we set off on foot along Ridgehouse Drive. For dinner Matthew had burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When it was time to go we walked back to Festival Way to catch a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 66845 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 66845 in Festival Park

A few minutes later a bus appeared, and it was First Potteries 66852 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 66852 in Festival Park

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Festival Way and we ran under the A53 and onto Etruria Road. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Bethesda Street, where we turned left. We passed First Potteries 66963 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. We turned right onto John Street and we ran u the hill into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we went out of the bus station onto Bagnall Street. Once in Hanley Matthew walked to the opticians. We set off onto Cheapside and across Piccadilly into the arcade. We came out onto Trinity Street and we crossed the road. After Matthew had done his appointment we crossed over the street and through the arcade. We walked along Cheapside and forwards onto Bagnall Street. We went onto Licfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We walked down Lichfield Street to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we went outside. We walked down Palmerston Street and onto the A52 and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 246 going towards Bucknall.

Copeland's Tours MIB 246 in Joiners Square

We carried on also to the A52 and we saw D&G Bus 32 on the Asda Free Bus service.

D&G 32 in Joiners Square

We turned left onto Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Hanley. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off up Warrington Road and we turned left onto the A52. We went past the railway station and we continued along the A52 along the seven arches. We turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the day centre we walked onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer and watched buses. We saw First Potteries 43875 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43875 in Fenton

Matthew was going out for tea. We went to Radford Bank in a taxi. We set off down Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line onto the A500. We then went South on the A500 which we did down to A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham and past Stone and into Stafford. We saw Arriva Midlands 3782 on a #5 to Telford. We carried on through Stafford town centre and out the other side. just beyond Radford bank Inn we turn onto Weeping Cross for the last couple of miles. After going to the toilet, Matthew had a cheeseburger and chips followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in a Intercity taxi. The headed back towards Stafford on the A513 and then onto the A34 at Weeping Cross. they passed through Stafford town centre before going North on the A34 up to Hanford. At Hanford they got on the A500 which we did to Stoke. We came off the A500 and City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used the computer. Later on Matthew had a bath followed by toast for supper. Matthew then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 17-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63099	Fenton, Victoria Place	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63096	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
PE10 MJK	Fenton	Tunstall	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew was feeling a little under the weather so an appointment with the doctors was booked for later. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we walked around the corner onto City Road. We waited at the bus stop for a First Potteries bus towards Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 112 on 'the Orange ONE' service to Newcastle.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We also saw Copeland's tours coach MIB 394 heading towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 394 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching... When it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63099 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. We walked out of the bus station towards Castle Walk and we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #97 to Wolstanton.

First Potteries 67633 in Newcastle bus station

We continued up Castle Walk and we turned right into Ironmarket. We stopped at the pub and matthe went to the toilet before having a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned onto Ironmarket and we turned right onto Castle Walk we stopped at Heron Foods to buy some groceries. We then continued down Castle Walk and into the bus station. In the bus station we saw D&G Bus 158 on the 'Nines' to Biddulph.

D&G 158 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 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 out of the bus station 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 and 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 then crossed over City Road and walked across the car park back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich & chips followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Once inside Matthew went up to his room to chill out whilst waiting for his doctor's appointment. We saw Autocabs SF58 EWL heading towards Heron Cross.

Autocabs SF58 EWL in Fenton

When it was time to go to the doctor we set off on foot onto City Road and we walked up to the doctor. Matthew went in and had a few tests. He turned out to be fine. On the way back to the residential unit we saw E-zec patient transport minibus YN15 FFD.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FFD in Fenton

Once back at the residential unit Matthew had fish fingers & chips for tea followed by Madeira cake & custard. Matthew chilled out in his room and used is computer. Later on we went to Asda in Tunstall in a Z Carz minibus. We saw it was Z Carz PE10 MJK. We got on the bus and we ran down Temple Street onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line to the A500. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to the A5271 where we turned right. We ran into Longport and through Middleport. At Trubshaw Cross we followed the road to the left and up the hill into Tunstall. We turned right onto Williamson Street and at the roundabout we went into Asda. We picked up some Cherry Coca Cola groceries and then we returned to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Williamson Street and we followed the road around to the left onto Brownhills Road. We ran down the hill to Trubshaw Cross and we turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout we joined the Southbound A500 an we ran through Etruria. We continued to Stoke where we came off the A500 onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Later on Matthew had a bath before having some toast for supper. He then chilled out until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 16-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LS58 EYB	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Premier Travel
LS58 EYB	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Premier Travel

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. 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 67633 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went for a walk. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street. We turned left onto Watkins Street and at the end we turned left onto Crawford Street. At the end we turned left onto Clifton Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw D&G Bus 109 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 109 in Fenton

We turned right onto Gimson Street and we crossed over the square and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming. We set off on foot across the car park onto City Road. We walked down the road and over the old railway line to Leek. We turned right into the private road and we walked down to the baths. we saw Copelands Tours MIB 118.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

Matthew had a swimming session and afterwards we came out and we saw silver minibus YB14 HDG.

YB14 HDG in Fenton

We then had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle on Premier Travel minibus LS58 EYB. We set off down City Road and we continued down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the a500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit on Premier Travel minibus LS58 EYB. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke where we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Hanley. We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chiil out on hs computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 32648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Fenton

Matthew them chilled out in his room listening to music on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.