Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 08-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
65002	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
37159	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Before that though, Matthew was going to the dentist! Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus RJ04 BVZ going towards Stoke.

RJ04 BVZ in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the dentist. We went downstairs and transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we went past the site of the refurbished petrol station. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we joined the clockwise carriageway. We turned left onto Upper Huntbach Street and we stopped outside the dentist. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards waited in the waiting room. He went to the surgery and had a couple of fillings done. Afterwards Matthew returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Upper Huntbach Street and w turned left onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to recover until I came to pick him later on. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop washed down with a bottle of Coke. Matthew returned to his room to wait for me to come and pick him up. I came just after 14:30 and we got ready to go to Blurton for the weekend. He put his pictures onto his camera and got his batteries and phone. After Matthew was ready we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw D&G 119 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We spotted an early Scania Omnicity, so we decided to don that instead. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65002 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65002 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 waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw Kingerfisher branded First Potteries 37159 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37159 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to the hospital before we went upstairs. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 37159 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 37159

We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989 heading towards the Jubilee roundabout. 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 we walked 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. We set off onto Victoria Street and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto the A34. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included Shearings 135 going Southwards, First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Stafford, and First Potteries 67658 on a #22 turn. When it was time to go we went o pick up uncle Dave. We set off onto the A34 and we headed towards Hanford. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke. We did a u-turn wnd we headed back South and into Fenton. We picked up uncle Dave and we ran up to Heron Cross. We ran forwards into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Hanley 07-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63178	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus later on. 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 blue minibus DY65 ??? going towards Heron Cross.

DY65 in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz BN61 RWK heading towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz BN61 RWK in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line. We ran forwards onto Station Road and past the railway station. At the end of the rod we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up into Shelton and we turned left onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and we stopped at the college. Matthew went upstairs to get something and afterwards returned to the car. We set off onto Shelton New Road and we turned left onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road and left onto Station Road. We ran past the railway station and we turned right onto Glebe Street. We ran forwards onto the one-way system and we continued onto Lonsdale Street. We turned right onto Flemming Road and we continued onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Hide Street and we parked up in the car park. We walked back down to The London Grill and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had omelette, chips and beans washed down with a can of Coke. After Matthew had finished his dinner we returned to the car. We set off onto Hide Street and we turned left onto Poulson Street. We turned left onto Hill Street and at the end we turned right onto Honeywall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Stoke Old Road. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto St Marks Street and we turned left onto Rectory Street. We turned left onto Clive Street and left onto Sun Street. We turned left onto Etruria Vale Road and we stopped at the annex. Afterwards we continued along Etruria Vale Road and we ran up to Snow Hill. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran down the hill. We turned left onto Station Road and we continued onto the A52. We ran up City Road and we turned left onto the private road on which the baths are situated where we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 302. We continued to the end and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had an cup of orange Fanta. We got back in the car and we set off onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto the private road onto which the baths are situated and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turn 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 before going out. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

Also seen was Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Z Carz WV56 VRR going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz WV56 VRR in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX heading towards Heron Cross.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

For tea Matthew had lasagne with garlic bread followed by a Manchester Tart. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into 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 and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYT on a #548 to Birmingham. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs 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 Hanley / Kidsgrove 06-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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. 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 63112 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63112 in Fenton

Also seen was Intercity PO12 CVC heading towards Stoke.

Intercity PO12 CVC in Fenton

A short time later we saw silver minibus PO56 XFT going towards Heron Cross.

PO56 XFT in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Copeland's Tours MIB 104 going towards Stoke.

Copeland's Tours MIB 104 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. 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. 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 we saw Ausden Clark KAZ 4524. before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of John Street. Once off the bus we headed along Bagnall Street and we turned right onto Albion Street past the town hall. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and onto Parliament Row. We turned left onto Tontine Square and we stopped at the burger van. For dinner Matthew had a burger washed down with a can of Coke. We walked past the new KFC onto Tontine Street and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for the next bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we placed the First Potteries Network Day ticket under the scanner for the final time for today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65004 on a #18 to Leek. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. 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 and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs. For tea Matthew had Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Later Matthew went downstairs and we waited for a taxi to take us to Kidsgrove. Transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We went down the hill into Stoke and went under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Etruria and Longport and we came off onto the A527. We ran up the hill out of the Chatterley Valley and we joined the Northbound A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the hill into Kidsgrove. We turned left onto the Avenue and left onto Clough Hall Road. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Clough Hall Road. We turned right onto The Avenue and right onto the A50. We ran up the hill and we ran down through Goldenhill. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched television in his room. Later on Matthew had a bath. After his bath Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Festival Park / Bradwell 05-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, railway station	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus turned the corner and we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke railway station before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we saw Lucky Seven SF14 BDV. 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 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. Near to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we were picked up by car. We got in the car. we set off along the road along side the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven GF18 CSV. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto Havelock Place. We ran onto Etruria Vale Road and we stopped at the Shelton Care annex. Once we had finished we we back to snow hill and we ran down Stoke Road. we went around the one way system and onto Shelton New Road. We ran up to Hartshill and we turned right onto Balloon Street. We turned right onto Stoke old Road and we turned left onto Kingswell Road. We joined the A52 and we stopped at the car wash. After having the car washed we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once we had finished we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up Stoke Road and through Shelton into Hanley. We continued onto Broad Street and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Etruria Road and we went under the A53 flyover into Festival Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive. We went to the retail park and we stopped at Poundland to pick up snacks for the cinema later on. We got some pop and sweets and we returned to the car. We ran along Ridgehouse Drive and we ran forwards to the other end and parked by the Odeon. We went into the cinema and Matthew had a cup of Coke and an egg sandwich for dinner, before watching Terminator: Dark Fate. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Ridgehouse Drive and we turned right onto the A53. we veered left onto Etriscan Road and we turned left onto Shelton New Road, We turned right onto Cemetery Road and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out whilst he waited for us to turn up to take him out for tea. Whilst waiting we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 54 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 54 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We turned up and Matthew got ready to go out. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the hill into Stoke. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. Due to their being roadwork in Newcastle, we were stuck in traffic. We decided to take a diversion. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned left onto Springfield Road. We thought we could get through onto the A34... We couldn't. We returned onto Newcastle Lane and we turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran past the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme HV17 KVO. We turned left onto The Avenue and we ran down to the A34. We ran Northwards towards Newcastle We turned right onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. We went past bus station and we crossed the roundabout onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 110 on a #94 to Congleton . When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #99 to Chell. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to Hartshill Road. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Etruria 04-11-2019

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus 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 67650 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #23 to Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Longton by bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we stood at the bus stop by Albert Square to wait for a bus to Longton. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 43 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 43 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we saw grey minibus CN68 YHJ at the BP garage. We turned left onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. we got up and got off. We set off towards towards Tesco and we saw Z Carz HK57 LFY. When we had finished in Tesco we black cash box. When we had finished shopping we walked back to the bus station. Whilst we waited for the #40 we saw D&G Bus 173 on a #50 to Hanley.

D&G 173 in Longton Interchange

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was D&G Bus 43 on a #40 as expected.

D&G 43 in Longton Interchange

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 onto Baths Road past Tesco we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #22 to Newcastle. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we crossed over the A50. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran into Fenton and forwards onto Whieldon Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We got up and got off at the stop near to Stewart street. Once off the bus Matthew walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out until. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran North up to Shelton. We turned right onto Shelton New Road and left onto Etruscan Street. We stopped at the food van by the builders yard and Matthew had a Cumberland sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we set of along Etruscan Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran up through Hartshill to the roundabout and we continued forwards onto George Street. We turned left onto Marsh Parade by the old nightclub and right onto Victoria Road. We stopped briefly at Grandma's House and after picking something up we continued onto Victoria Street. At the bottom of the hill we turned left onto the Southbound A34 and we saw First Potteries 65034 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued into Trent vale along the A34. At Hanford Roundabout we headed North onto the A500. We ran Northwards up the A500 through Sideway and we came off the road at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had chicken & chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. We went downstairs onto Temple Street. Outside we saw Cabability WF13 YTY parked up nearby. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to 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 his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew also watched television in his room and then had a bath. Later on Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 02-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67661	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
65730	Crewe BS	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Crewe on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

When it was time to go out we went downstairs and we cut through 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 D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 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 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 and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left 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 before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Crewe. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 67661 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Crewe before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street We saw First Potteries 67652 on a #3A to Hanley. and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington where we saw Potteries Airport Travel YM19 CFD. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station and we continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Arriva NW&W 4703 on a #6 to the Brook Estate.

Arriva NW&W 4703 in Crewe bus station

We cut through the alleyway at the end of the bus station onto Queensway. We walked northwards into the shopping centre and we walked across to Peacocks and back Southwards down the other side of the shopping centre. We walked onto Market Street and we stopped at Subway opposite to the town square. we saw Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #38 to Macclesfield.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Crewe

For dinner Matthew had a turkey sub washed down with a cup of Coke. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards headed back to the bus station. We walked along Delamere Street and we entered the bus station at the top corner. Whilst we waited for a bus back to Hanley, we saw Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 4421 in Crewe bus station

A short time later we saw the bus arrived in the bus station. On closer inspection we saw it was First Potteries 65730 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65730 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 65730 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 65730

Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Mikro Coaches KU02 YBC on a #39 to Nantwich. We set off out of the bus station onto Delamere Street and we followed the road around onto Chester Bridge. We ran forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned left onto the A534. We ran past the railway station and we continued up towards Haslington along the B5077. We turned right onto Slaughter Hill and we ran back through Radway Green and into Alsager. We continued over the A34 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and we continued into Sandyford. We joined Tunstall High Street and then we ran around the town centre and joined Scotia Road near to Asda. We ran up into Burslem and we continued along the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road to Town Road and we ran into Hanley. We ran down Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We ran across the shared space past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street. We ran forwards into the bus station. We got off the bus and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus turned up and it was First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

we got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat 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. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had burger fries & coke from MacDonalds followed by a slice of cheesecake. After tea Matthew returned to his room. 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 Congleton / Stoke 01-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	1A	D&G
67153	Stoke, adj stop X	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
KE54 ARM	Fenton	Trentham Gardens	Charter	Lucky Seven
PO60 YGU	Trentham Gardens	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going out on the bus and he was also going to Trentham Gardens to see the fireworks. 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 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off 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.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Congleton on Shelton Care GRoup DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. when we got to Hanley we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We ran to the end and we joined Etruria Road. At Festival Park we joined the Westbound A53. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at Talke and we ran Northwards up the A34. We continued through Scholar Green and into Congleton. We ran to the north of the town centre and we turned right onto the A54. We ran into the town centre and we turned left onto Worrall Street. We parked up and we went into the leisure centre, which has recently had a major refurbishment. After using the toilet Matthew went to see the new soft play area. When we had finished we returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Worall Street and we turned left onto the A54. We ran up the hill out of the town centre and we turned left onto the A34. We ran Southwards through Scholar Green and Talke and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop washed down with a can of Coke. After dinner Matthew child out in his room and watched buses from the window. We saw Lucky Seven DK11 BVX going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven DK11 BVX in Fenton

Matthew changed the batteries in his camera. we went downstairs out for a walk before tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street and we saw Z Carz KE03 JXC. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went downstairs out for tea. We went out and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke 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 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked to the one stop shop and Matthew visited the library. Matthew went to the toilet. After going to the one stop shop we set off onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37158 in Stoke

We walked up Church Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. After we had finished we set off onto Church Street. We saw Go Goodwins C1 ECB heading towards Newcastle.

Go Goodwins C1 ECB in Stoke

We continued along Church Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down at the back of the bus. We set off along Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went to Trentham to watch the fireworks. We went downstairs to wait for the taxi. Transport for the trip was Lucky Seven KE54 ARM. We got on the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road to the left onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and then turned right onto Church Road. At the light we turned right onto the A5035 We continued over the railway line into Trentham and we ran to the end of the A5035. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. Once in the garden Matthew stood with the crown to wait for the fireworks display. Whilst he wait Matthew drank a bottle of orange Fanta. After the fireworks had finished Matthew returned to Fenton in Lucky Seven PO60 YGU. We got in the taxi and we set off onto the Northbound A34. At Hanford roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Sideway and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. 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.