Trip to Blackbrook Zoo / Leek 07-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blackbrook Zoo	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Blackbrook Zoo	Leek	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Leek	Endon	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Endon	Bagnall	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Bagnall	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. H e was also going out to the zoo and around the Staffordshire Moorlands. 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 67152 on the #23 to Newstead. At 09:00 we went to Blackbrook Zoo. Transport for the journey it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre where we saw Robin Hood SO15 TWU. In the centre of Leek we turned left onto Stockwell Street. We realised we were going in the wrong direction, so we turned left into St Edward Street. We turned left onto the A53 and at the end we turned right onto the A523. As we passed the end if the bus station we saw Aimee’s YK07 BFX on a #165 to Leek. We continued out of the town through Bradnop and Bottomhouse. We turned right onto Ellastone Road and we stopped at Peak Wildlife Park.

Birds

The wildlife park was closed, so we decided to go soemwhere else. We returned onto A523 and we ran through Bottomhouse and Lowe Hill. We continued into Leek and in the centre we ran forwards onto Stockwell Street. We veered left onto Church Street and we turned left onto Salisburys Street. We turned left onto High Street and left onto St Edward Street. We turned right onto Sheep Market and onto Stanley Street where we stopped for dinner. Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. The food arrived and Matthew had a Burger on an Artisan Brioche bun, with Chipotle Mayo and skin on Fries. For dessert Matthew had Cheesecake and ice cream. We walked Stanley Street onto Market Street and Derby Street. We returned along Stanley Street and Derby Street and back onto High Street. We returned to Bagnall in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We ran up the track to the Sneyd Street and we turned right onto the A53 and we headed South. We ran through Leek town centre and out the other side along the A53. We travelled South up the hill through Ladderedge and down into Longsdon and Endon. We continued as far as Stockton Brook where we turned left onto Stanley Road. We turned right onto Clewlows Bank and left onto Springs Bank. We turned left omnto Old Mill Lane and we stopped at a farm. We got off the bus and we had a look around. We went to the stables and we saw the horses.

Horses

Also at the farm were some chickens.

Birds

There were also a few dogs.

Dog

Matthew went to the toilet. When we finished at the farm Matthew continued his journey of Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran down Old Mill Lane and we turned left onto Springs Bank. We continued onto Thornyedge Road and we stopped at Jacksons Nurseries. We visited the Tea Room & Farm Shop. Matthew had a glass of Coke and then used the toilet. When we had finished we continued our journey on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We turned left onto Thornyedge Road and we continued onto Armshead Road. We joined the Eastbound A52 and we ran into Cellarhead. At the crossroads we turned right onto A520 and we ran into WEston Coyney. SAt the traffic light we turned right onto the A5272. By the gas tower we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran down towards Longton and we turned right into Heathcote Street. We turned left Longley Road and we crossed over Ashwood onto Clarence Road. We turned right onto King Street. We ran through Fenton, running forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and we ran along Baker Street onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and right onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and onto Temple Street to go back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw Lucky Seven PO11 CCG going towards Hanley.

Lucky Seven PO11 CCG in Fenton

Also seen out of the window was Afford Rent-A-Car minibus PO17 ZXK outside there garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car PO17 ZXK in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65027 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had sausage, egg and beans followed by a slice of bakewell tart. Later on Matthew went to his room to chill out. Hr watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and had some toast for supper. He chilled out until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.