Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 05-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67640	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
67152	Stoke, adj stop X	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 out for tea later. 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 41501 on a #6 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 39 on a #40 to Mount Pleasant circular. A few minutes later we saw a First Potteries Streetlite approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67640 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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. We got up and got off the bus. Once in Stoke we crossed over Church Street and we visited a news agents. We brought a can of Coke and afterwards we walked along Church Street and around the corner onto Glebe Street to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As ot got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Glebe Street and we rounded the corner onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we climbed the hill into Fenton. As we approached The Terrace pub we got up and got off the bus. 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 saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUV. 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 chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window before we went out for tea. We saw silver minibus GU60 CXG going towards Stoke.

GU60 CXG in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw City Cabs FT61 UEP also going towards Stoke.

City Cabs FT61 UEP in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus HK58 ECC going towards Longton.

HK58 ECC in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 110 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 110 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67640 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Lucky Seven SF62 GZL going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SF62 GZL in Fenton

Also seen was ISS Workforce YD16 WYD heading towards Stoke

ISS Workforce YD16 WYD in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We wens downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Hanley 02-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ62 LSX	Fenton	Merthyr Tydfil	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 LSX	Merthyr Tydfil	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
47519	Fenton, Smithpool Road	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
67153	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 Wales and out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw silver minibus FT08 DKY.

FT08 DKY in Fenton

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 DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Transport for the trip was Z Carz YJ62 LSX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Christchurch Street and We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. At Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran through Staffordshire into the west Midlands. We came off the M6 at junction 8 and onto the Southbound M5... We ran out of the West Midlands into Worcestershire and at Junction we joined the Westbound M50. We ran along the M50 and forwards onto the A449. After a short distance we joined the westbound A40. We ran to Abergavenny and we joined the Westbound A465. We ran around the top end of town and we turned left onto the A470. We turned right onto Swansea road and we stopped at the garden centre. We parked up and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Matthew used the soft play area for a while and afterwards we returned to Fenton on Z Carz YJ62 LSX. we got on the bus and we set off onto Swansea Road. We turned left onto the A470 and right onto the A465. We headed Eastwards until near to Abergavenny we joined the Eastbound A40. We ran through South Wales and we joined the A449 for a short distance before going on the M50. We ran to the end of the M50 and we joined the M5. We ran up through Worcestershire and into the West Midlands before joining the Northbound M6. We ran North through the West Midlands and Staffordshire to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. We saw First Potteries 41501 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41501 in Fenton

Also seen was blue minibus SF14 BXH going towards Heron Cross.

SF14 BXH in Fenton

We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we saw it was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up City Road and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill to the top and ran down to the roundabout in Adderley Green. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and right onto John Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street onto Stafford Street. We walked along to Crown bank and we headed up to Tontine Square. We turned right onto Tontine street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For after Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we walked along Tontine street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153. 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 back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. 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 / Clayton 27-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63172	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1‎	6A	First Potteries
67657	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton Aldi	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton Aldi	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 Hanley 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 First Potteries 41501 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 41501 in Fenton

We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning 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 63172 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 41502 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down John Street and we Stanton's of Stoke 9975 VT on the #60 to Brown Edge. we crossed over Bethesda Street and went into the library. Matthew spent some time in the library using the computers. Once we had finished in the library we walked up John Street to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67657 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 67657 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #12 to Longton. 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 onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. Later on we walked back to the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chill out. Later on we went out to Clayton for dinner by car. 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 to the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34 and we ran under the A500 into Trent Vale. After we passed Tesco we turned left onto Clayton Lane. We veered left to continue up Clayton Lane and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. Sat the next junction after the petrol station we turned left onto Seabridge Lane. We ran into the station for nearly a mile and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and than we found a seat in the lounge before ordering the food. Matthew had a chicken and beef burger with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. After we had finished eating we got back into the car and we returned to Fenton in the car. We set off along Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. 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 his window. We saw D&G 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Also seen was silver minibus WU68 JUV heading towards Stoke.

WU68 JUV in Fenton

For tea had pizza and chips followed by cake. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus 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. We turned left into Aldi and Matthew went into the shop to do some shoppping. When we had fnished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off out of the Aldi car park we saw Lucky Seven YC68 ZZH. We turned right onto Victoria Road and right into Manor Street. At the end we turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. 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.

Trip to Hanley / Trentham Gardens 25-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
65034	Hanley BS	Trentham Gardens Poachers Cottage PH	101	First Potteries
65038	Trentham Gardens, Poachers Cottage PH	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries
41501	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
67154	Stoke, adj stop P	Shelton, Cauldon College	23	First Potteries
43876	Shelton, Film Theatre	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 out on the bus and having tea with me and uncle Dave. 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. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Fenton

We set off on foot to the day centre. We went downstairs and we walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to 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 67157 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 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 past the site of the new housoing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We decided to do a #101 forwards to Trentham Gardens. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65034.

First Potteries 65034 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Barracks Road and forwards onto the Southbound A34. We ran past the hospital into Trent Vale and under the A500 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and when we got opposite to the old Trentham Gardens entrance we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we set off into the retail village and we went to the Riverside restaurant. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a bottle of Coke. For afters Matthew had a Bakewell tart. Matthew went to the toilet and after we headed back to the bus stop. We walked ouf of the entrance and Northwards up the A34 to the bus stop outside the old entrance to Trentham Gardens. We waited for a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65038 in Trentham Gardens

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down. We set off Northwards up through Hanford and we went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We continued Northwards into Newcastle and past the hospital. At the roundabout we turned right onto barracks Road and into Newcastle bus station. After a brief stop we continued towards Hanley. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67159 on #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67159 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 and watch buses out of the window. We saw Afford rent-a-car WX18 WKF running towards Heron Cross.

Afford rent-a-car WX18 WKF in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67663 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67663 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went for a quick run out on the bus. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road. We walked to the bus sop outside the Flats and we waited for a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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. We got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 41501 before it continued on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 41501 in Stoke

Once off the bus we went around the corner onto Campbell Place and we crossed over the road. We stopped at the old London Grill cafe and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. We continued forwards onto London Road and we stopped at Iceland and brought some chewits and other shopping. After we had finished we walked back along London Road and forwards onto Campbell Place We walked around the corner to the Hanley bus stop to wait for a bus to Shelton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton and we got up and got off the bus by the college. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went into Hanley Park. We walked over to the pavilion where they are doing refurbishment work.

Hanley park pavillion in Shelton

Once we had finished in the park we walked down College Road and we stopped at the university pizzeria where Matthew brought a can of Coke. He also had some chicken. Matthew walked down to bus stop by the film theatre to wait for a bus back to Fenton. He also ate his chicken and rank his can of Coke. A short time later he saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 43876 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 43876 in Shelton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. We continued down 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 back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to wait for me to come and pick him up to go out for tea. A short while later me and uncle Dave arrived to pick him up. We got in the car and we set off onto Temple Street. 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. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. At the top of the road we parked in the small car park by the Venus Fish Bar and we went inside. In Venus Fish bar Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went outside. Matthew wanted to go to the toilet so I took him up to the Coachmakers Arms. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had 1/2 a Coke. We walked back to the car and we saw Magnum minibus PF64 RJJ parked up in the car park.

Magnum PF64 RJJ in Hanley

We got in the car and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to his room and chilled out. We went upstairs and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We wrote some of his Blog and then we said goodbye. 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 Newcastle / Hanley 07-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	Shelton Care Group
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Sixth Form College	6	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We walked down City Road and down to near the bottom end, before we returned up City Road and right into 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 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 a car parts shop. We set off on foot on to Glebedale Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke Mercedes minibus GSU 344 going towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 in Fenton

We turned right onto City Road and the roundabout we continued forwards onto King Street. We crossed the A50 link road and we continued up to the corner of Duke Street. We went in the shop and we bought some car parts. When we had finished we returned to the day centre. We set off down King Street and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to go we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back into the unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later on we went to Hanley on the bus. we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus WX18 WJZ in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car WX18 WJZ in Fenton

We stopped at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41501 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 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 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. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street we walked through Tontine Square. We continued to the Intu Potteries shopping centre and we went in various clothing and shoe shops. Once we had finished shopping we walk back through Tontine Square onto Stafford Street and we went to Dixy Chicken for tea. Matthew used the facilities and afterwards had chicken and fries washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished Matthew walked along Stafford Street and up onto Tontine Square. We turned right onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub for a drink. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we continued along Tontine Street and right onto Percy Lane. We turned left onto Stafford Lane and through the alleyway onto Stafford Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 160 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 160 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #3 to Crewe. 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. Near to Subway we got up and got off the bus. We walked up Victoria Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Manor Street. At the end we crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. At the residential unit went up the stairs. Matthew went back to the room and went 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 Hull / Newcastle 29-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
EGZ 1850	Fenton	Hull	Charter	Stanways
EGZ 1850	Hull	Fenton	Charter	Stanways

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Hull 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We waited for the coach to appear. When the coach came it was Stanways Coaches coach EGZ 1850. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off onto Glebdale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up the the motorway and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards to junction 21A and we got onto the Eastbound M62. After passing around North Manchester on the M60 we continued along the M62. We continued Eastwards along the M62 to the South of Leeds and near to Goole. At the end of the M62 we ran forwards onto the A63. We followed the A63 right into centre of hull and we were dropped of outside the shopping centre. We went into the shopping centre and Matthew went for some food. We went to Burger King and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After spend a few hours in Hull we were picked up by our return transport. It was Stanways EGZ 1850. We got on the coach and we set of out of town on the the A63. We continued forwards onto the M62 and we ran Near to Goole and the Southern side of Leeds. We stopped at Birch service and Matthew went to the toilet. We continued westwards along the M62 and we rounded the North side of Manchester on the M60. We continued onto the Westbound M62 and we joined the Southbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. We travelled South through Longport and Etruria and we cam off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran forwards up City Road into Fenton. We stooped on Christchurch Street and we got off the coach. Matthew returned to the residential unit. We turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 41501 on a #11 Newcastle.

First Potteries 41501 in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus MM64 ??? going towards .

MM64 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was City Cabs white LDV minibus GN08 DCZ going towards Stoke.

City Cabs GN08 DCZ in Fenton

Also seen was Blackfriars minibus EU55 KVZ going towards Longton.

Blackfriars EU55 KVZ in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to Grandma's. Matthew went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We went to Grandma's in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke. We went around the one-way system and up Hartshill Road and into Harshill. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran to the end where we turned right onto the A34. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Staff came to pick Matthew up in the car and Matthew said goodbye to Grandma and we set off onto Occupation Street. We turned onto the A34 and we ran past Newcastle. 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. He also saw his old friend Daniel there and it was his birthday. After doing some dancing we returned to Fenton. 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. 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 Hanley / Trent Vale 01-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67601	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67657	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 to Hanley 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

later on Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto City Road we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #11 to Hanley. City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We stood at the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #6 to Hanley

First Potteries 67601 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 and we saw Arriva Midlands 3695 on a #164 to market Drayton. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street onto Parliament Row and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew did some clothes and once we had finished we walked through Tontine Square towards Piccadilly and we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #3 to Crewe. We stopped at the cake shop on the corner of Stafford Street and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and a slice of chocolate cheesecake. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #4 to Audley. When we had finished we headed along Stafford Street back to the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 10 on a #16 to Leek. After spending some time inside the bus station, we went outside to the stops on Lichfield Street to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67657 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67657 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 and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on we went out t the chip shop in Trent Vale. We went down the stairs and we got into a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road forwards onto Heron Street. We ran through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We ran down to Sideway and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we turned right at the roundabout onto the Northbound A34. We stopped in the parking spaces in front of the chip shop and we went in to get chips. once we got the chips we returned to Fenton by car. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran to Hanford roundabout. We got onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Sideway. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through the lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road 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. We went upstairs the residential unit and Matthew chilled out in his room. For tea Matthew sausage chips and gravy. Matthew went back to the room and went 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.