Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 08-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
65040	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
42554	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6	First Potteries
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Raglan Walk	23A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. he was also going to Newcastle and Hanley later on. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. We continued to the day centre and we saw silver minibus YT12 VHP.

YT12 VHP in Fenton

At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Newcastle on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We Set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran forwards onto George Street and onto the one-way system. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5367. We turned left onto Dunkirk and we ran forwards onto Poolside. We turned left onto Stanier Street and into the adventure playground. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards spent time outside on the play equipment and went up in the tower. He also spent time in the indoor soft play area. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Stanier Street and we turned right onto John O'Gaunts Road. We turned left onto B5044 and left onto the A525. We turned left onto the Northbound A34 and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Ryecroft. We ran forwards onto the one-way system and we continued onto the A52. We ran thought Hartshill along 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 at the end we turned right onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to Hanley on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road. We crossed over City Road and we walked up to Victoria Place to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65040 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street onto Stafford Street. We saw First Potteries 67632 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 67632 in Hanley

We continued up Tontine Street and we went up to Tontine Square. We walked around onto Parliament Row and we walked back onto Tontine Street. We walked up the passageway up to Pound Bakery and we brought a couple of vanilla slices. We continued to Old Hall Street and we walked back to the corner of Stafford Street and we sat down to watch the buses. We saw D&G 160 on a #9 to Newcastle.

D&G 160 in Hanley

A short while later we saw First Potteries 53155 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton.

First Potteries 53155 in Hanley

Also seen was First Potteries 41498 on a #7 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 41498 in Hanley

Another bus seen was Scraggs Buses T789 KNW on a #5 to Abbey Hulton.

Scraggs T789 KNW in Hanley

After a while we saw D&G Bus 145 on a #16 to Leek.

D&G 145 in Hanley

Also seen was D&G Bus 127 on a #2 to Westbury Park.

D&G 127 in Hanley

After a while we saw First Potteries 65731 on a #3A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 65731 in Hanley

Another bus seen was First Potteries 67648 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 67648 in Hanley

A short while later we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #8 to Ball Green.

First Potteries 43877 in Hanley

Matthew ate his vanilla slice and set off back to the bus station. We walked onto Lichfield Street and to the bus stops outside the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 42554 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road and we walked down William Street and onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Newstead. Later on Matthew went out on the bus again. We set off downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus the turn the corner. as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street we saw P&R Coaches RV07 RAJ. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street onto Stafford Street and we went to Wilko's. Once we had finished in there we walked across the corner onto Old Hall Street to B&M. After doing a little more shopping there we crossed the road onto Tontine Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we walked back to the bus station along Tontine Street and back to Lichfield Street. We went into the bus station and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23A to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop 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. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He had a bottle of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 07-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
41502	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63171	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Newcastle and Stoke later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst we waited for time to go out Matthew watched buses from his window. Outside we saw ECO Travel MK18 UZX.

ECO Travel MK18 UZX in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and 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 in the morning we went on the bus to Hanley. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 41502 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 41502 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. We walked up Lichfield Street and we walked forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued forwards onto Parliament Row and we stopped at the card shop. Once had finished in there we continued onto Greggs. Matthew brought a glazed doughnut and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down Tontine Street to the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet. We then headed outside to the stops for the Fenton Bus. We saw First Potteries 63176 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63176 in Hanley

When we got to the stop we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 42554 in Hanley

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63171 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street. We went out for dinner and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto 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. Once off the bus we walked across the street to the pub. 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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 We went along Elenora 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 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 chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 43876 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43876 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we went to Stoke in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran forwards onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and left onto Ashford Street. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up towards Snow Hill. We went onwards the other day centre and left onto Pyenest Street. We re-joined Stoke Road and we ran down the hill to the A500. We got onto the A500 and we came off at the next junction. We turned right and we crossed the A500 and onto the Stoke one-way system. We turned left onto London Road we saw City Cabs FT61 UEP at the car wash and we stopped at Iceland to do some shopping. After Matthew had done his shopping we returned to Fenton onto Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a piece of chocolate fudge cake. Matthew went to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Shrewsbury / Newcastle 06-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ62 RCO	Fenton	Shrewsbury	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 RCO	Shrewsbury	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Longton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Shrewsbury 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 Z Carz YN11 AHJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz YN11 AHJ in Fenton

Also seen was an unidentified blue minibus WF15 ??? going towards Hanley.

WF15 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on bus to Shrewsbury. We went downstairs and we saw transport for our trip it was Z Carz minibus YJ62 RCO. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #11 to Hanley. We ran down the hill under the railway line and then we got onto the southbound A500. We did the A500 right to the end and then we turned left onto the A519. We ran for a couple of hundred yards and then we turned right onto the A5182 by the Eddie Stobart depot. We ran Westwards along the the road until the end until we joined the Southbound A53. we ran through Whitmore and Baldwin's gate and then we joined the A51 by The swan with Two Necks. A couple of hundred yards later we turned left onto the A53 again. We ran through Loggerheads and then we went around the North side of Market Drayton. We crossed the A41 at Tern Hill. We were now out in open countryside and we ran along the fast newer sections of the road to Shawbury. Once we passed through the village we ran to the edge of Shrewsbury and then we stopped at a pub called the Two Henrys. For dinner Matthew had gammon, egg & chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Bakewell tart & cream. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. After we had finished we returned back to the day centre in Z Carz YJ62 RCO. We set off onto the A53 and we returned Northwards via Shawbury, Tern Hill and Loggerheads before we crossed the A51 by the Swan with Two Necks. We continued North through Baldwin's Gate and Whitmore. We turned right onto the A5182 and then we ran north up the A500. Northbound A500. We continued North to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. Once back at the residential unit Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and chill out. We saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGV going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGV in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

After a short while we saw Copelands's Tours MIB 978 going towards Longton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 978 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had shepherd's pie followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went out. We went down the stairs and transport for the trip was on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic Lights onto Blurton Road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road and we parked up in the car park near to Argos. Matthew went to Argos and brought some stuff. Once we had finished we went to Newcastle in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the minibus and we turned right into Baths Road and we turned right under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley and into Fenton and we went forwards onto City Road. We continued down the hill and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line into Stoke town centre. After crossing over the A500 we entered Stoke and we went around the one-way system. We ran up Hartshill Road and we continued down George Street into Newcastle. We ran along the A527 and we went North up the A34. Near to the KFC we turned left onto Robertson Avenue. We crossed forwards onto Douglas Road and forwards to the disco. We spent some time at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and a glass of coke. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran back to the A34 and we went South into Newcastle. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We ran around the one-way system onto George Street and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down Hartshill Road into Stoke and we went around the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and onto City Road before going under the railway line. We climbed the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. 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.

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 05-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and going for tea. 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 Lucky Seven KE54 ARM.

Lucky Seven KE54 ARM in Fenton

Also seen was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw D&G Bus 149 on a #40 to Longton. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we walked down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We continued onto Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries Shopping centre. We went into the market hall and we went to Terry's cafe for something to eat. Matthew had a burger and chips with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed out onto Tontine Square and on to Piccadilly. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we went to the museum. After a quick walk around there we walked up John Street to the bus station. We went into the bus station and Matthew went to the toilet. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Fenton we saw Arriva Midlands 2974 on a #164 to Market Drayton. We stood in the bus station and we waited for a bud to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer whilst he waited for us to come and pick him up for tea. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

We arrived to pick him and we got ready before going downstairs to the car. we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. 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 crossed over the A500 We went around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we ran thtough the West End into Oak Hill. We continued into Trent Vale and we joined the Southbound A34. We saw ABC Supreme KX08 UXE. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we continued to the roundabout at Trentham Gardens. We did a u-turn at the roundabout we ran Northwards up to The Poachers Cottage. As we pulled up outside the pub we saw First Potteries 65035 on a #101 to Hanley. We parked up and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we ordered food. Matthew had some shredded carrot on a small bread roll for his salad course. He also had a mixed grill was down with a glass of Pepsi. Highlights of the bus sightings during the meal included First Potteries 37160 on a #101 to Hanley. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off onto the Northbound A34 and we turned right onto Allerton Road. We ran to the end we turned left on to Trentley Road. We turned right onto New Inn Lane and we ran to the end. We joined the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Blurton. We turned left onto Church Road and we ran forwards onto Blurton Road. We ran down the hill and up the other side into Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and he took a can of Irn Bru with him. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Norwich / Great Yarmouth 03-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Norwich	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Norwich	Great Yarmouth	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Great Yarmouth	Caister	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Caister	Great Yarmouth	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Great Yarmouth	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Norwich and Great Yarmouth later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Another bus seen was a minibus provided by The Lord Taverners. It was green minibus GX07 FHR going towards Heron Cross.

GX07 FHR in Fenton

When it was time to go out We went downstairs to wait for the transport. Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we continued Eastwards near to Kings Lynn and round the Southern end of Norwich. We turned left onto the A146 and we continued forwards onto the A147. We ran forwards onto King Street and we turned left onto Argyle Street. We stopped and walked into the town centre. We walked up the A147 and Prince of Wales Road. We went past the castle and in to the town centre. We stopped at the market and Matthew went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked out of town past along London Street. We joined Prince of Wales Road and we walked down to the A147. We turned right into King Street and back to Argyle Street. We continued to Yarmouth on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set of onto King street and we ran forwards onto the Southbound A147. We ran forwards onto the Southbound A146 and we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran to Great Yarmouth and went forwards onto New Acle Road. We continued forwards to the coast on Fullers Hill and forwards onto St Nicholas Road. We continued onto Euston Road and to the coast. We parked up and we went to Joyland Childrens Fun Park. After spending a while here we headed up to Caister. We set off onto Euston Road and forwards onto St Nicholas Road. We continued onto Fullers Hill and we turned right onto North Quay. We continued North up to Caister Road and past Tesco onto Yarmouth Road. We ran through Caister and we stopped at the holiday park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. We saw First Eastern Couties 30961 on a #8 to New Paget Hospital. When we had finished we returned to Great Yarmout on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran Southwards down Yarmouth Road and we ran forwards onto Caister Road. We veered left onto Northgate Street and we turned left onto Fullers Hill. We followed the one way system though the bus station area and we wheeled around onto Regent Road. We went up Howards Street. We stopped and we and we went to McDonalds had a burger, fries and a cup of Coke. Highlight of the bus sighting included Border Bus 200 on a #580 to Bungay and First Eastern Counties 32063 on the Costal Clipper to Lowestoft. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran South onto Howards Street North and we re-joined Fullers Hill. We crossed over the roundabout onto New Acle Road and we ran forwards onto the A47. We travelled East past the South end of Norwich and Kings Lynn and we ran North of Peterborough. We continued to the edge Leicester and we took the Southern by-pass. We past Fosse Park and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Normacot / Hanley 02-11-2018

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Normacot later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and 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 DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Also seen at the day centre was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

At the day centre In the morning Matthew went Children's centres in Normacot. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We contunued up past KFC and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we travelled through Longton to Notmacot where we came off the A50. We turned right and crossed over the A50 onto Upper Normacot Road and we turned right onto Chaplin Road. We turned right onto Buccluech Road and we stopped at the children's centre. Matthew went to the toilet and went to the cafe and had a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Beccleuch Road and we turned left onto Chaplin Road. We turned left onto Upper Normacot Road and we joined the Westbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street we saw First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Newstead. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and forwards Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to wait for me to arrive and to use his computer. Whilst in his room he also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Another bus seen was First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had jacket potato with cheese followed by a cheesecake. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We went to Hanley on an car. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. near to the bus station we saw Busman of Knutsford H15 BUS. Once off the we set off up Lichfield Street and we went straight onto Stafford Street. We stopped at the dessert shop and Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake. when we had finished we walked back along Stafford Street and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to Fenton by car. We set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. At Joiners square we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Hanley 01-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
173	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	Longton Interchange	50	D&G
67640	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65705	Hanley BS	Adderley Green, First bus depot	11	First Potteries
63174	Adderley Green, First bus depot	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computers and did communication studies. For dinner Matthew had a cheese oatcake followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went out on the buses. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We crossed over Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 173 approaching. As it got closer we saw it was on a #50 to Newstead. We decided to do this bus as far as Longton. We go on the bus and we booked to Longton 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. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of D&G bus 173 before it continued on towards on towards Newstead.

D&G 173 in Longton Interchange

Once off the bus we walked towards Wrights Pies and through the passage onto The Strand. As we walked up The Strand we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #12 to Meir Hay.

First Potteries 41501 in Longton

We continued up The Strand and we visited Lidl. Matthew went in and brought his weekly shop. Once we had finished we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67640 in Longton

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 interchange and right onto baths Road. At the traffic lights we turned left under the railway bridge and onto King Street. We continued down through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. After crossing over the first roundabout we turned right at the next one onto Victoria Road We went down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once we got off the bus we walked onto Lichfield Street. We continued forwards onto Tontine Street and through Tontine Square to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew visited Game on the first floor of the shopping centre and once we had finished we left to shopping centre. We walked back through Tontine Square onto Tontine Street and we continued onto Lichfield Street. When we got to the bus station Matthew used the toilet. Once Matthew had we went outside to catch a bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #11 to Adderley Green.

First Potteries 65705 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Adderley Green we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green where the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for the next #11 we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #12 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43876 in Adderley Green

After a while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63174 in Adderley Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off towards the roundabout and at the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out for a while and use his computer.He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE going towards Stoke.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle by car. 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 by car. 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. 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 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 chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. 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.