Trip to Froghall / Meir Park 31-12-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MK67 UEJ	Fenton	Froghall	Charter	Shelton Care Group
MK67 UEJ	Froghall	Adderley Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
MK67 UEJ	Adderley Green	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Autocabs DF66 NKE. Later on Matthew went downstairs. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group MK67 UEJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and we saw past the former day centre. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. As we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We turned left onto Clarence Road and we turned right onto Ashwood. We turned left onto Longley Road and we turned right onto Heathcote 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. We continued towards Park Hall. We turned left and we headed towards Hulme village and we turned left onto Hulme Lane. We ran down the hill and around the community centre before coming back up Hulme Lane and re-joining Winterfield Lane. We continued to the A520 and forwards into Cellarhead. We went through the crossroad and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor and we ran Eastwards into Froghall. We turned left onto the B5053 and we ran South to Ipstones. We turned left onto Belmont Road and we ran through Caldon Canal. We got up and we got off bus and we parked near to where the visitor centre used to be. Matthew went for a short walk and used the toilet in the toilet block there. After they had finished they went back to the car park where Shelton Care Group MK67 UEJ was waiting to take Matthew to garage. We set off onto Belmont Road and right onto the B5053. We turned left onto the A52 and we went Westwards to Cellarhead. We turned left onto the A520. At Weston Coyney we turned left onto the A5272 and this was done past Park Hall and Adderley Green and into Bentilee. We turned left by the bus garage and at the next roundabout we turned left and headed into the estate. We parked up next to the publice footpath and we walked up the the back end of the bus garage. We saw new arrival First Potteries 69500 parked up at the back of the garage. We walked along the path at the side of the garage and to the bus stop on the A5272 outside the front of the garage and we walked down the side of the depot. At the back of the depot was First Potteries 69529. Also in the depot was First Potteries 69501. We walked along the footpath behind the housing estate and back to the car. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group MK67 UEJ. we set off through the housing estate and past Lidl onto the A5272. We ran past the bus garage and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran up and over the hill and down into Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto The Strand and we ran through Longton and under the railway bridge onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a can of Irn Bru and a golden crunch creams. We went downstairs. After picking Matthew up we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto 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 Eastbound A50. As we travelled Eastwards we saw smoke on the horizon. As we travelled eastwards we passed by a fire engine. We came off the A50 at Mweir Park and we turned right onto Lysander Road. We came of at the ub and parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat down. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we ordered the food. For tea Matthew had a burger and chips followed by Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 67150 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67150 in Meir Park

After we had finished eating we said goodbye to the friends and we got in the car to go back to Fenton. In the car park we saw blue minibus CJ17 XAR.

CJ17 XAR in Meir Park

When we had finished we returned to the car. We set off onto Lysander Road and and we turned left onto the Westbound A50. We ran through Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffic 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 room and Matthew also drank a can of Coke. Matthew stayed up until after midnight in order to see in the new year. Happy New Year 2024! Matthew went upstairs and we to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Manchester 28-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Stoke, railway station	23	First Potteries
67153	Stoke, railway station	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Manchester later on by train. 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 63116 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we walked out onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a bus to Stoke. We saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto 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 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went into the railway styation and we crossed over onto platform 2 to wait for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We saw Go North West 59001 on the #2 circular service.

Go North West 59001 in Manchester

Also seen was Go North West 49923 running out of service.

Go North West 49923 in Manchester

Another vehicle seen was Go North West 49110 on layover.

Go North West 49110 in Manchester

We walked out of the station area and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19116 on a #219 to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Stagecoach Manchester 19116 in Manchester

Nearby we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10042 on a #203 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10042 in Manchester

We continued walking and we visited the pub. Matthew visted the toilet and afterwards we saw Go North West 37441 on a #135 to Bury.

Go North West 37441 in Manchester

We visited a cash machine and we withdrew some money. Afterwards we saw Go North West 74013 on a #41 to Sale.

Go North West 74013 in Manchester

We went for dinner and we had pizza washed down with a glass of Coke. Afterwards Matthew had a piece of chocolate cake with custard. After we had finished eating we continued down to Piccadilly Gardens and we saw First Manchester 69529 running out of service.

First Manchester 69529 in Manchester

We continued to the Piccadilly bus station at Parker street and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19199 on a #142 to East Didsbury.

Stagecoach Manchester 19199 in Manchester

We continued down to Portland Street and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10447 on a #34 to Leigh.

Stagecoach Manchester 10447 in Manchester

Also seen on Portland street was Go North West 64004 on a #41 to Manchester.

Go North West 64004 in Manchester

We walked onto market Street and passed the Arndale centre. After a while we returned back up Market Street and onto Piccadilly. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 10860 on a #118 to the NMGH.

Stagecoach Manchester 10860 in Manchester

Another vehicle see was Go North West 37304 on layover.

Go North West 37304 in Manchester

We continued along Piccadilly and we vivited the toilet. Afterwards we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19360 on a #219 to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Stagecoach Manchester 19360 in Manchester

We walked back to the railway station and we waited for a train back to Stoke-on-Trent-. After a short while we got on the train and we found a seat. We set off Southwards out of Manchester Piccadilly and we ran fast down to Stockport. After a station stop we continued Southwards to Macclesfield. We ran fast through Congleton and Kidsgrove to Stoke-on-Trent where we got up and got off the train. Once off the train we walked out of the railway station and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Station Road and past 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. 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 crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. for tea Matthew had sausages and chips followed by a slice off cheesecake. Later on Matthew went out in the car to Newcastle. We set off onto Temple Street. 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 Global Travel BIG 8768. We went around the one-way system. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and we continued to the edge of Newcastle. We ran down George Street and we ran forwards onto Ryecroft. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned right onto the A525. At the traffic lights we followed the A525 to the right and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished the drink we returned to Fenton by car. We got in the car and we set off towards Newcastle along the A525. We turned left onto the Northbound A34 and right onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto the A53. We followed the on way system onto the A52 and we ran towards Hartshill. 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 upstairs to Matthew's room and Matthew watched TV and used his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark