Trip to Chelmsford / Meir Park 26-09-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Chelmsford	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Chelmsford	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 Chelmsford. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. 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 40 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 40 in Fenton

We continued to the day centre and we got ready to go out. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs FT61 UEP at the depot. London Road. In the West We continued through Oak Hill and into London Road. We ran down to Trent vale and we joined the Southbound A34. Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran Southwards through the West Midlands and to the Southern end of the M6.We joined the Southbound M1 and we ran through Northamptonshire to junction #6A. We joined the Eastbound M25. We ran clockwise around North London and we came off the M25 at junction 28. We continued Eastwards along the A12 and into Chelmsford. We ran the last mile or so into town along the Eastbound A414 and we parked up near to Waterson Vale. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off out of Chelmsford along the A414 and we joined the Westbound A12. We joined the M25 at junction 28 and we ran anti-clockwise around to the M1. We ran northwards up the M1 through Northamptonshire and at junction Junction 19 we took the Westbound M6. We continued Northwards through the West Midlands and up through Staffordshire. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. and we turned left onto the A34. We ran through Trent Vale and we turned right onto The Avenue. We turned right onto A52 and we ran through hartshill. When we got to Stoke we turned left Shelton Old Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We went under the railway line and to the top of the hill. Near to Snow Hill we turned right onto Norfolk Street. We turned left Croston Street and right onto Wellesley Street. We turned left onto College Road and we ran forwards onto Cleveland Road. We continued onto Regent Road and we had a brief stop. As we crossed Lichfield Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU in the car park. We continued onto Derby Street and we turned right onto Botteslow Street. We turned left A52 and we followed the road to right at Limekiln lights. We turned right onto the A5272 and we ran through Bentilee to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up and over the hill and down into Longton. We ran around the one-way system onto market Street and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We turned right at the roundabout onto The Strand and we ran down under the railway line onto King Street. We Continued through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz minibus YJ62 LSX going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Intercity GM17 OJB going towards Hanley.

Intercity GM17 OJB in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67635 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Fenton

Later on we went out to Meir for tea. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton and into Meir. We went passed the Copeland's Tours depot and we saw MIB 236 parked up. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we parked up at The Weather Vane. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found our table. We ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. Matthew had a burger and fries as well as help mum with her meal. He had a chicken fillet and an egg as well as some steak. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we went back to the car and returned to Fenton. We set off onto Lysander Road and we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to Longton. We came off onto the high level A50 and we turned right onto Baths Road. We saw First Potteries 41499 on a #6 to Hanley. We ran down King Street we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We continued down onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and we we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit we went upstairs and back to the room. Matthew watched television and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper.He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.