Trip to Longton / Hanley 26-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
WR11 VZJ	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Lucky Seven
WR11 VZJ	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven
67153	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
PE07 YNJ	Hanley	Central Forest Park	Charter	Autocabs
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to the circus 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 Free Spirits YX56 DJD.

Free Spirits YX56 DJD in Fenton

Also seen was Stanton's of Stoke BF10 VCG going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke BF10 VCG in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and out of the unit. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street and to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We had to go back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs. We went downstairs and transport for the run to Longton was Lucky Seven WR11 VZJ. We got into the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A50 and we headed Eastwards to Longton. We came off at Longton and onto Baths Road. We turned right at the roundabout and into Tesco. Once out of the taxi we walked through onto The Strand and we went into the Bennett Precinct. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished shopping we walked out the Bennett Precinct and onto The Strand. We walked through to Tesco and we got a taxi back to Fenton. It was Lucky Seven WR11 VZJ. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Baths Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off at the next junction and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross lights onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For Dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk around Fenton. we set off onto Christchurch Street and onto Masterson Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and past the houses before we went into the park. Matthew spent time on the swings before heading back. We went back along Smithpool Road and along the back street to Masterson Street and onto Christchurch Street. when it was time to return to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of his window. We saw Lucky Seven BX62 FYP.

Lucky Seven BX62 FYP in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67639 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67639 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus. We went downstairs and we walked out onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Hanley. We saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

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. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We waited for a taxi and when it appeared it was Autocabs PE07 YNJ. We got on and we booked to Central Forest Park. We set off along on Stafford Street and we turned right onto Albion Street. We ran down Pall mall and onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we crossed over the ring road onto Town Road. We ran into Birches Head and we continued forwards onto the A5272. We ran into Sneyd Green and and we stopped at Central Forest Park. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards headed into the circus. Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew watched the circus and afterwards had his picture taken with a clown. When it was time to go we returned to Hanley in a Z Carz taxi. We set off along the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green to Birches Head. We crossed over the ring road and we ran forwards onto Quadrant Road. We continued onto Stafford Street and we ran to the far end. Once out of the taxi we walked around the corner onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #21 to Trentham.

First Potteries 67157 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63099 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 63099 in Hanley bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the day centre. Later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on 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.