Trip to Bradwell / Stoke 30-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67142	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop Q	11	First Potteries
63115	Stoke, stop M	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. 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 First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We had a walk around the pool and and Matthew went to the play park. we set off onto Grove Road and we went into Heron Cross. We turned left onto Heron Street and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and he chilled out in his room. We went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and 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 turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included D&G Bus 124 on a #94 to Congleton. When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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 back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. he in his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw grey minibus MW72 YOO.

MW72 YOO in Fenton

Whilst in his room we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63115 in Fenton

We came downstairs and we cut throught onto City Road. We waited at the stop for a bus towards Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67142 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 we crossed over Church Street and we crossed over Campbell Place. We stopped in a pub on the left hand side. Matthew went to the toilet and sfterwards Matthew had a party with egg sandwiches and a glass of Coke. Today was Natalia's birthday and they had a birthday cake. We walked around the corner onto Campbell Place and we walked up to Sainsbury's. Matthew brought a card in Sainsbury's and afterwards we walked back along Campbell Place and we turned right onto Church Street. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 54 on a #24 to Wood Lane. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63115 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out in his room and used his computer. After tea Matthew returned to his room. 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 Festival Park / Bradwell 05-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, railway station	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 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 First Potteries 67661 on a #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. The bus turned the corner and we saw it was First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke railway station before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we saw Lucky Seven SF14 BDV. 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. Near to the railway station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we were picked up by car. We got in the car. we set off along the road along side the railway line and we went forwards onto Station Road and we saw Lucky Seven GF18 CSV. We turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto Havelock Place. We ran onto Etruria Vale Road and we stopped at the Shelton Care annex. Once we had finished we we back to snow hill and we ran down Stoke Road. we went around the one way system and onto Shelton New Road. We ran up to Hartshill and we turned right onto Balloon Street. We turned right onto Stoke old Road and we turned left onto Kingswell Road. We joined the A52 and we stopped at the car wash. After having the car washed we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle. Once we had finished we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up Stoke Road and through Shelton into Hanley. We continued onto Broad Street and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Etruria Road and we went under the A53 flyover into Festival Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive. We went to the retail park and we stopped at Poundland to pick up snacks for the cinema later on. We got some pop and sweets and we returned to the car. We ran along Ridgehouse Drive and we ran forwards to the other end and parked by the Odeon. We went into the cinema and Matthew had a cup of Coke and an egg sandwich for dinner, before watching Terminator: Dark Fate. Once we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto Ridgehouse Drive and we turned right onto the A53. we veered left onto Etriscan Road and we turned left onto Shelton New Road, We turned right onto Cemetery Road and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out whilst he waited for us to turn up to take him out for tea. Whilst waiting we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 54 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 54 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Britannia Travel S100 KKE heading towards Heron Cross.

Britannia Travel S100 KKE in Fenton

We turned up and Matthew got ready to go out. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the hill into Stoke. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around Stoke town centre on the one-way system. We turned left onto Lonsdale Street and we turned right onto Flemming Road. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We ran forwards onto Hartshill Road and we went up the hill through Hartshill. Due to their being roadwork in Newcastle, we were stuck in traffic. We decided to take a diversion. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. Part of site was demolished to make more car parking spaces. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned left onto Springfield Road. We thought we could get through onto the A34... We couldn't. We returned onto Newcastle Lane and we turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran past the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme HV17 KVO. We turned left onto The Avenue and we ran down to the A34. We ran Northwards towards Newcastle We turned right onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #4A to Kidsgrove. We went past bus station and we crossed the roundabout onto the A527. We ran through May Bank. We continued into Wolstanton and at the top of Porthill Bank. We ran forwards into Bradwell and we stopped at the pub. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. For dessert Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw D&G 110 on a #94 to Congleton . When it was time to go we returned to the car for the trip back to Fenton. We set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran along the A527 through May Bank. We continued along the A527 and into Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #99 to Chell. We continued along Barracks Road onto the A34. We turned left at the Avenue and we ran up to 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 back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using 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.

Trip to Trentham / Bradwell 23-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37	Fenton, Albert Square	Longton Interchange	40	D&G
63178	Longton Interchange	Trentham, Newpark Plantation	22	First Potteries
63113	Trentham, Trentham Hotel	Longton Interchange	22	First Potteries
37	Longton Interchange	Fenton, Stewart Street	40	D&G

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Trentham on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to Trentham by bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we stood at the bus stop by Albert Square to wait for a bus to Longton. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 37 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 37 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we saw P&D York YR16 BLV at the BP garage. We turned left onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus we waited for the bus to Trentham. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Longton Interchange

The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. At the next stop we got up and got off the bus. Once over the bus we continued over the canal and into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had had a carvery. He had beef and gammon with potatoes, carrots and a Yorkshire pudding with gravy. For afters Matthew had chocolate fudge cake with custard. When he had finished Matthew went to the toilet. We set off on foot onto Longton Road and we crossed over to the bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Longton. We saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was recent arrival First Potteries 63113 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63113 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the A5035. We crossed over the canal and the railway line and into Blurton and we turned left into Magdalen Road. At the junction we followed the road around to the right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate to the other end. We turned left onto Church Road and at the the roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran up the hill and we ran forwards onto Heathcote Street. We turned left onto the high level A50 and at the roundabout we turned right onto Baths Road. We ran past Tesco before turning right into Longton Interchange. Once off the bus we waited for the bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 37 on a #40 to Fenton.

D&G 37 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #22 to Newcastle. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we crossed over the A50. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street and we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran into Fenton and forwards onto Whieldon Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We got up and got off at the stop near to Stewart street. Once off the bus Matthew walked up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out until. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window before going out for tea with me and uncle Dave. We saw First Potteries 63117 on the #11 to Hanley. A short time later I came to pick Matthew up with uncle Dave. Once we were ready we went downstairs to the car. Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Methodist Church minibus DN03 WKK. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we saw Aimee's KX05 KGN waiting to come off the Northbound A500. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the sightings whilst we ate Included D&G Bus 54 on a #94 to Newcastle and D&G 10 on #94 to Congleton. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We continued onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto 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 back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a bottle of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using 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.

Trip to Stockport / Congleton 09-05-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YX19 ONR	Stockport BS	Hazel Grove, Chester Road	392	MCT
2951	East Didsbury, Wilmslow Road	Macclesfield BS	130	Arriva NW&W
4489	Macclesfield BS	Congleton BS	38	Arriva NW&W
37	Congleton BS	Biddulph BS	94	D&G
67635	Biddulph BS	Hanley, stop S3	7A	First Potteries
67155	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 out on the bus later on. 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 67155 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw silver minibus CU10 CCA.

CU10 CCA in Fenton

We continued along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and in the distance we saw Z Carz Vauxhall minibus DG10 VMO parked up.

Z Carz DG10 VMO in Fenton

Parked up on Albert Square we saw red minibus LD56 JCO.

LD56 JCO in Fenton

We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Stockport by car. We got in the car and we set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we went Northwards out of town along Town Road. We joined the Northbound A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued up to Chell. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran north through Brindley Ford and Brown Lees up towards Biddulph. We went West of Biddulph on the by-pass and we continued North towards Congleton and through the town onto the Northbound A536. We ran Northwards up to Macclesfield and we went through the town onto the A523. We continued Northwards to Hazel Grove and we joined the Northbound A6. We continued Northwards into Stockport right into the centre of town and we stopped near to the bus station. Once out of the car we went into the bus station to catch a bus Southwards. We saw it was MCT YX19 ONR on a #392 to Macclesfield. We got on the bus and we brought a System One bus only ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus and we turned right onto the A6. We headed Southwards for nearly 3 miles and we turned right onto Hatherlow Lane and we turned left onto Station Street. We stopped outside Hazel Grove railway station and we continued along Station Street. We turned right onto Chester Road and we continued Southwards. We continued Southwards for another 1/2 mile and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed over to a cafe to get something to eat. We set off onto Lyndhurst Avenue and we turned left onto Mostyn Road. We turned right onto Marsham Road and right onto Bramhall Moor Lane. We turned left onto Pepper Road and we stopped at the cafe on the first corner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we set off on foot over to East Didsbury to head off the #130 to Macclesfield bus. We set off back down Pepper Street and onto Bramhall Moor Lane. and we turned right onto Bridge Lane. We turned left onto Bramhall Lane South and right onto Carrwood Road. We went forwards onto Manor Road and forwards again onto Station Road. We walked past Cheadle Hulme railway station and Northwards towards the town centre. We turned left onto Albert Road and right onto Cheadle Road. We continued Northwards into Cheadle and we turned right onto the A560. We turned left onto B5095 and we headed North to the A34 to the interchange. It took quite a while to walk across to the terminal and when we arrive we saw Arriva NW&W 2951 on a #130 to Macclesfield. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the B5095 and headed into Cheadle. We turned right onto the A560 and left onto Cheadle Road. We turned right onto Turves Road and crossed the A34. We turned left onto Wilmslow Road. We ran Southwards into Handforth. We Headed Southwards down Hanford Road and we turned right Dean Row Road. We turned right onto Colshaw Drive and we ran around the Colshaw Farm estate. We re-joined Dean Row Road and we turned left onto Manchester Road. We ran into Wilmslow and we continued Southwards through town. We ran down Alderley Road and down towards Fulshaw park. We continued South passing required Arriva NW&W 2932 on a #130 East Didsbury. which we would have done had we gone straight back towards Macclesfield when we got off in Alderley Edge. We ran into Alderley Edge before running around 2 miles onto onto the A34. At Monk's Heath crossroad we turned left onto the A537 and we ran Eastwards to Broken Cross. At the roundabout we veered leftwards onto Fallibroome Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we went past the hospital. We ran into town along Chester Road and Chestergate and turned right into Churchill Way. We turned left onto the A536 and we ran into the bus station via Sutherland Street, waters Green and Queen Victoria Street. When we got to the bus station we got up. We waited for the next bus to Congleton. A few minutes later we saw the bus arrive. It was Arriva NW&W 4489 on a #38 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Congleton before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran through town onto the A536. We ran out of town through Warren in Rode Heath. We ran to the edge of town and we turned left onto the A54. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for the Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 54 on a #42 to Crewe. Eventually the bus. It was D&G Bus 37 on a #94 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we brought a day ticket before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Market Street and we turned right into High Street. We continued onto Lawton Street. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran out of town past Congleton railway station. We ran through Mossley and White More and into Biddulph. We set off along the by-pass before turning right into Wharf Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked First Day tickets before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to the dessert board. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a slice of red velvet cheesecake and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Stafford street and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67158 on layover. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and flashed the First Day tickets to the driver for the final time. We 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. we saw was First Potteries 67652 on a #11 to Newcastle. For tea Matthew had chips followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went to Festival Park by car. We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. At the bottom of the hill we turned right onto the A52. We ran alongside the railway line and we ran forwards onto Station Road. We turned right onto College Road and we ran to the very end. We turned left onto Broad Street and right onto St Marks Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once Matthew had finished his drink we set off back to Fenton. We set off along Rectory Road and we turned right onto Etruria Vale Road. We ran forwards onto Snow Hill and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran forwards onto A52 and we ran along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we stopped at the chip shop. We continued along Smithpool Road and we stopped at the end. Matthew ate his sausage from the chip shop. When he had finished eating we set off back along Smithpool Road and we turned right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and 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 Hanley / Basford 26-03-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63175	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6A	First Potteries
32633	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out for tea with mum and dad later on 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 43876 on a #11 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 54 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 54 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

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 63175 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 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 Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and at the stop outside the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We went into the bus station and we saw The Travellers Choice BX65 WCM on a #333 to Bournemouth.

The Travellers Choice BX65 WCM in Hanley bus station

Also in the bus station was Scraggs BU54 ALL on a #4 to Eaton Park.

Scraggs BU54 ALL in Hanley bus station

Adjacent to the Scraggs bus was First Potteries 65729 on a #3 to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 65729 in Hanley bus station

Whilst we waited we decided to walk into town to visit Wright's Pies. We set off on foot onto Tontine Street and we walked up to the square where the pie shop was situated. From the shop Matthew had a Manchester Tart. We walked back down Tontine Street and we stopped at the Wetherspoons pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. 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. We walked back to the bus station to catch a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67638 in Hanley

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32633 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 32633 in Hanley

After that we saw D&G 52 on a #10 to Longton.

D&G 52 in Hanley

We decided to do First Potteries 32633 so we got on and booked to Fenton before we went upstairs. The top deck of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32633 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 32633

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 as we ran up into Fenton we passed Copeland's Tours MIB 229 which was running towards Hanley.

Copeland's Tours MIB 229 in Fenton

We continued up Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We continued down to the day centre. Later on Matthew went in a car to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Aldi. In the car park at Aldi we saw blue minibus CK56 RKN parked up.

CK56 RKN in Fenton

We went into Aldi to pick up Matthew's weekly shopping. After a quick run around the supermarket, We got back on the car We ran back up Victoria Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and wait for us to pick him up to take him out for tea. We saw Highcross House ET16 VXS going towards Heron Cross.

Highcross House ET16 VXS in Fenton

A short time later we saw Intercity OV58 YJE going towards Longton.

Intercity OV58 YJE in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN going towards Stoke.

Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NWN in Fenton

After that we saw Jayjay's Travel YM61 PUA going towards Stoke.

Jayjay's Travel YM61 PUA in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41496 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41496 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

A few minutes later we turned up to take Matthew out for tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street where we saw Shelton Care Group SF14 AAJ. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right into Albert Street and right onto the A53. We stopped at the pub and parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found a table that overlooked the main road. Whilst we waited for the food to come we saw white minibus YK08 PVA, Harry Shaw YN15 ELX & Paul's of Stoke Y14 POS. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries as well as some of my chicken New Yorker! This was followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go we returned to the residential unit in the car. We turned left onto the A53 and ran through Basford down to Etruria. We turned left onto the A500. We came of the A500 in stoke and we turned left onto City Road. An we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road where we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using 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.