Trip to Hanley / Alsager 22-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65729	Hanley BS	Alsager, Bank Corner (Stand B)	3	First Potteries
65026	Alsager, Shady Grove	Hanley BS	3	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a trip on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

For dinner Matthew had Fish fingers and chips followed by cake. A short while later we set off on foot onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop outside Travers Court. A few minutes later a hanley bus appeared and 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 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 saw First Potteries 53829 on a #5 to Abbey Hulton. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65729 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 65729 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus bus and we booked to Alsager before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus 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 then 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 Buslem 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 and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We saw First Potteries 67649 on a #3 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went to Asda. In the shop Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We then walked to the bus stop to catch a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and it was one of the two red and yellow Scanias. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 65026 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65026 in Alsager

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B5077 and forwards onto the A50. we ran through Church Lawton and we crossed over the A34 and under the railway line before we ran into Kidsgrove. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street and we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #3 to Crewe. We continued down the High Street an we turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and past the the old bus garage before running up the hill into Burslem Town centre. We ran through the light onto Waterloo Road and up the hill into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley and then up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We turned right at the end past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street before entering the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 41514 on a #3 to Crewe. We then walked down to the stand for the #23 and we waited for the next bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we ran down the hill to the bottom of the road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Lower Bethesda Street. At the end we turned right onto Regent road and we continued forwards onto Cleveland Road. We followed the road around onto College Road and we ran down the hill through Shelton. At the bottom of the road we turned right and we ran past the railway station along Station Road. We turned right onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line and forwards onto the one-way system. We past the town hall and we ran onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway and we ran up the hill up City Road. When we got to the flats we got up and got off the bus. We crossed lover the road and walked over to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew then went outside in the garden. Later on Matthew went out for a drive and had some tea out. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up to the roundabout where we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up to the ring road and we went clockwise around to Etruria Road. We joined the Westbound A53 and at Etruria we went South down the A500. We came off the A50 at Hanford and we joined the Southbound A34. At Trentham gardens we turned left onto the A5035 and then right onto Barlaston Old Road. We ran down to Barlaston and we turned left into the village. We ran through up to Rough Close and then we ran along Lightwood Road to the Lightwood Tavern where we stopped for tea. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a beefburger & fries followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. We returned to Fenton by car along Lightwood Road and onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we ran along the A50 link road to City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath. For supper he had some toast and orange juice. Matthew chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 20-11-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
42894	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We went over the railway line into Trentham before turning at New Inn Lane. We turned into Pacific Drive and we picked up another service user before going back onto New Inn Lane. We returned along A5035 before turning left into Church Road and forwards onto Blurton Road and we carried on to Heron Cross. We turned right to go through the traffic lights and onto Heron Street. After crossing over the railway we turned left onto Christchurch Street before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory and spent time using a computer. We went to fetch dinner from the chip shop. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. In the afternoon we went to the pub in a Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and then left onto City Road. We went down city road and at the bottom we turned left onto the A52. We went past the railway station and the University and onto to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included Bostock's coach YXI 7923 heading towards Fenton.

Bostocks YXI 7923 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to the jukebox and heard tracks from Eagles, Black Lace and Glen Campbell. When it was time to go we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX and we went down Palmeston Street and right onto the A52. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. On Victoria Road we went to the top turning sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a brief stop at the day centre, we got on the bus home which today was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road getting home just before 15:00. When Matthew got home he had toast and orangeade whilst we waited for time before we went out. Today we decided to go on the 16:30 service towards Newcastle. We set off around 16:15 we walked to the stop all the way over on Magdalen Road. We stood at the stop and sure enough a few minutes later and bang on time we saw dud First Potteries 42894.

First Potteries 42894 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. We sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We passed two Z Carz minibuses... These were Z Carz LG09 WPE & PY08 KDX. We crossed the railway line into Trentham and we turned right onto New Inn Lane. We entered Hanford and we went down Church Lane. Near to the bottom we passed First Potteries 53064 on a #21A to Trentham Gardens, First Potteries 53058 on a #21 to Trentham and First Potteries 42553 on a #22 to Longton. We joined the A34 and we went under the A500 into Trent Vale. As we passed the Michelin we saw Paul's of Stoke M41 KCU going Southwards. when we got to Harpfields Road we turned right and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 42894 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 42894 in Trent Vale

As we walked onto the A34 and we saw a bus in the distance. We waited for it to come towards us and we saw that it was First Potteries 65039 on a #10 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65039 in Trent Vale

A few minutes later mum arrived into the car park from the North. We walked with mum into the pub and we sat down near to window... Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were ABC Supreme P881 RND on a staff shuttle, an unidentified National Express coach on a Southbound #540 service and Alfa 73 going Northwards. After we had finished eating we went to the car and Matthew called uncle Dave to tell him we were on the way. We saw ABC Supreme BV51 BNZ going Northwards towards the hospital. We set off down the A34 and we went onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards on the A50. We headed though Heron Cross and into Fenton. After picking uncle Dave up we went back up to Heron Cross and over the A50 into Blurton. We travelled through Blurton along Blurton Road and Church Road. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home just after 18:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton 18-06-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in respite and going to his day service before going home. Matthew got up at 08:00 and had some breakfast and waited for the bus to turn up. Whilst waiting for his bus, Stanton's of Stoke minibus HRZ 7193 made an appearance.

Stantons of Stoke HRZ 7193 in Bentilee

A few minutes later Matthew's transport to his day service came... It was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Bentilee

We left the respite place and we travelled through Bentilee to Bucknall. We joined the A52 and followed around to joiners Square. We then went up Victoria Road before turnung right into manor Street. We tutned left onto to City Road and right onto Glebedale Road before reaching our destination. In the morning Matthew did communication skills. For dinner he had bacon & cheese oatcakes. After dinner it was time to go swimming. They walked onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street before joining onto City Road via Smithpool Road. After crossing over the road we saw D&G 112 working 'The Orange One' to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We turned right onto the private road and outside the baths we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 986 on a school swimming trip.

Copeland's Tours MIB 986 in Fenton

Matthew then went swimming. After he had finished his swmming session he came out of the pool and saw a second coach outside the baths. It was Copeland's Tours MIB 246.

Copeland's Tours MIB 246 in Fenton

We walked up the private road and onto City Road. Further up the road we saw D&G 189 on a #31 to Hanley.

D&G 189 in Fenton

Back at the day centre, Matthew got on the bus for the ride back home... It was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We carried on onto Heron Street. In Heron Cross we went straight across onto Blurton Road and over the A50. We carried on into Blurton along Blurton Road and forward onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Road and arrived home just before 15:00. Matthew had some toast and a drink. just after 16:00 we went to Hem Heath for tea. We drove onto the A5035 and left onto Stanley Matthews Way and into the car park. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a drink of Coke followed by 'Mars attacks' with a scoop of ice cream. After we had finished eating we saw First Potteries 41514 running out of service and Stanton's of Stoke NEZ 9506. We drove to Trentham along the A5035 and we turned at New Inn Lane. We dropped a few things off on Pacific Drive and Constance Avenue and we saw First Potteries 42353 on a #21 service. We headed back onto New Inn Lane and we turned left onto The Lea and back onto the A5035. We turned left onto Magdalen Road and followed this road around onto Finstock Avenue. We dropped something off on Gainsboro Road before returning home. We got home around 18:00. Matthew helped to unpack his suitcase and he then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:15... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Trent Vale 07-11-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
41514	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way (Unmarked)	22	First Potteries

Today we were going to the pub for tea, not before Matthew had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange. Around 08:40 the bus turned up to take matthew to his day service and it was his usual bus, Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got on the bus and sat down. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we headed towards Longton. We went through Longton down the Strand and onto Market Street before going up Anchor Road. At Adderey Green we turned left and went along Dividy Road through Bentilee. We stopped just off Dividy Road to pick up another service user. We then headed back to Adderley Green stopping at the Esso garage for Diesel. We carried on down Anchor Road before cutting through the top end off fenton and onto King Street. we then carried on down King Street on City Road. We saw Free Spirits white minibus MK52 PXH. We turned off City Road and went to our destination.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

Matthew spent time in the sensory room and on the computer before having sausge chips and gravy for dinner. In the afternoon we went to a different pub. As the weather was poor we walked to a local pub on Christchurch Street. Matthew used the toilet and had a glass of Coke. After a short while we headed to the day centre to get the bus back home. The bus set off onto Glebedale Street and carried on to Heron Street. WE went through Heron Cross passing Lightning Travel T2 DLT parked up near to the Lightning house. We headed through Blurton seeing First Potteries 53829 & 41498 on #23's. We got home around 15:00. At home Matthew had some toast and a drink of orangade. Just before 16:00 we set off to the bus stop. We walked all the way to Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Copeland's Tours Van Hool coach MIB 236 on school's work.

Copeland Tours MIB 236 in Blurton

With the bad weather and the roadworks the bus turned up around 10 late. Other than the fact it was a Caetano Dart, we did not know what the bus was going to be today. As it got closer we saw that it was Matthew last one of this batch required that is allocated to Newcastle, required First Potteries 41514.

First Potteries 41514 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked to Harpfields Road. The bus set off onto A5035 and we were stuck in the roadworks traffic as we crossed over the railway line and into Trentham. In Trentham we caught up with and passed First Potteries 40373 on a #21B to Hanley. We carried on towards Hanford. We joined the A34 and went under the A500 in Trent Vale. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we got off the bus. We got off the bus jumping over a large puddle, and Matthew got another picture of First Potteries 41514.

First Potteries 41514 in Trent Vale

As can be seen in the foreground of the picture, there was a small problem with flooding here. We tried to walk towards the pub and cross flash Lane but the water was too deep to walk through. We headed back to tried anf get onto the A34 on the Harpfield Road side, and once again the water was too deep. In the end we spotted a small walled yard that didn't appear to be attached to anyone's property, we climbed over the wall and walked over to the A34. Luckily the pavement was under water at the other end of the yard. We sa w mum at this point driving down the road. The traffic was stopped but we could get to her because of the flood water. In the end we crossed the A34 and mum turned into a side street and picked us up! We then we back onto the A34 and drove the short distance to the pub. The pub was quieter than usual, presumably because of the bad weather. Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses were Stanton's of Stoke coach ONZ 1128.& ABC Supreme's new Iveco minibus FP53 ESU heading towards Newcastle. After we had finished eating we called Uncle Dave and we went to pick him up. We drove along the A34 and onto the Northbound A500. At the A500/A50 roundabout we saw Hodsons coach BIG 6268. We went East at the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped into Fenton. After we had picked up uncle Dave, we headed up to Heron Cross and through Blurton, getting home around 18:10. Matthew then chilled out watching bus videos and using his computer before bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Bentilee 07-02-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1648	Blurton	Bentilee	Charter	Wardle Transport

Today Matthew went into respite. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had some toast and orange juice for breakfast. He had dinner at the Hem Heath pub with grandma. We headed onto the A5035 and into Stanley Matthews Way. We then turned into the pub. After having an english breakfast we headed back home for an hour before we went into respite. It was Wardle Transport 1648. We got on sat down on the bus. We set off onto the A5035 which we did to Longton before we saw Copelands Tours MIB 236. We headed around Longton past the 41514. We went up Anchor Road. We headed onto Dividy Road were we got off. Matthew then got a picture of Wardle Transport 1649.

Wardle Transport 1649 in Bentilee

We dropped Matthew off around 16:00 and we said goodbye. Matthew then chilled out in his room and watch buses go passed whilst listening to music on his computer. He had jacket potato for tea followed by cake. He then had a bath before going to bed at 00:00...Mark