Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 20-01-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67635	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	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.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we Turned left onto Christchurch Street and to our destination. In the morning Matthew did some baking. Matthew made some cream filled jam tarts. At dinner time Matthew went to McDonalds in a Magnum taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the road and we stopped at McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and then had burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Afterwards we walked down the road to Poundstretcher where Matthew brought a small bottle Coke. We then got an ABC Supreme taxi to the pub. We set off onto Victoria Road and we crossed over Joiners Square roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to the pub. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63098 on a #6A to Hanley. Matthew then listened to songs on the Jukebox including The Eagles and the Beautiful South. When it was time to go we set got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey home. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52 and we saw Z Carz BU04 GYW. We crossed over Joiners Square roundabout and we turned right onto Cauldon Road. We turned right onto Boughey Road and then left onto The Avenue. At the end we turned right onto Stoke Road and we ran down to the A500. As we went South we saw Ellen Smith coach YJ11 ANF. We came of the A500 at Hanford onto the A34 and we travelled South to Trentham Garden and we turned left onto the A5035. We turned left onto New Inn Lane and we dropped off another service user before returning onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Blurton and Matthew got home around 15:00. He took another picture of Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX before it returned to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

Matthew had toast and a glass of dandelion & burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. Matthew had seen the bus earlier in the day and it First Potteries 67635. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was as expected First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we passed Z Carz HK57 LGW & black minibus BL06 TKF. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we passed First Class Travel RO62 LTU before we turned right into New Inn Lane. We ran into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road, passing first Potteries 67155 on the #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We ran down Church Lane, passing Free Spirits MK52 PXH. We joined the A34 and we saw white minibus R2 OGO. After running under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned right onto Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another First Potteries 67635 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we walked back onto the A34 where we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHF heading South.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHF in Trent Vale

A bit further down the road we saw First Potteries 65037 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65037 in Trent Vale

As we passed the bus stop we saw First Potteries 65033 on a Stafford bound #101 service.

First Potteries 65033 in Trent Vale

Just before mum arrived we saw First Potteries 67637 on a #22 service to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

Once mum arrived we went int the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme BX54 EDJ as well as First Potteries 37633 on the final #22 turn. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went East on the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We then dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We then headed back up to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50 and into Blurton. We ran along Blurton Road and we passed City Cabs minibus LB11 LVV before we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #22 turn. We got home around 18:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted a few things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 28-10-2016

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	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67640	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	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 a giant crumpet 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.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew made some chocolate iced cakes. For dinner Matthew had McDonalds consisting of burger fries and a cup of Coke. In the after Matthew went to the pub on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Rod onto Fountain Street. We followed the road around onto William Street and then left onto Manor Road. At the end of Manor Road we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we went straight across. We turned left at Palmerston Street and to our destination. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. High lights of the bus sightings at the pub included First Potteries 67642 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and Copeland's Tours MIB 520. Matthew also listened to music at the pub on the Jukebox including Japanese Boy by Aneka. When it was time to go Home we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We turned right onto the A52 and then we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of Victoria Road we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and we got off the bus and transferred onto Shelton care Group DV10 JCU. We set off back onto Glebedale Road and forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we crossed over the A50 onto Blurton Road. We travelled through Blurton and we veered right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and We attempted to drop Matthew off, but I was stuck in traffic returning home. We continued onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Blurton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped another service user off before returning to the A5035. We crossed back over the railway line into Blurton, getting back just before 15:00. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU before it returned to base.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

Matthew had toast and dandelion & burdock whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67640. A few minutes later we saw dud First Potteries 67640 turned the corner as expected bang on time.

First Potteries 67640 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We joined the Westbound A5035 we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford. By the old Bulls Head bus stop we saw First Potteries 67635. It had broken down whilst working the 15:44 Longton to Newcastle. We stopped at the stop and the us filled up with passengers off the other service. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34 and we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GGZ. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 67152 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. As we turned into Harpfields Road we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Stafford. We then got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67640 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67640 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we sat on the pub wall whilst we waited for mum. Whilst we waited we saw Happy Days Coaches 230 going North up the A34. Mum arrived and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 65033 on a Stafford Bound #101 service and ABC Supreme Y368 TGE on a Northbound shuttle and ABC Supreme BX54 EDJ on a Southbound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500 and ran North. We passed Happy Days Coaches 230 again, this time going South. We continued up to Sideway and we turned right onto the A50. we came off the A50 at Heron Cross dropping down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross and over the A50. On the roundabout we saw Britannia Travel AY14 NVM and we ran into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted things out. Later in the evening mum was going out and Matthew decided to come along with us for the ride. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran through Drsden to Longton befoer we turned left onto Spring Garden Road. After we dropped mum off we returned back along Spring Garden Road and we turned left onto the A5035 before we did a u-turn on the roundabout, heading back into Dresden and forwards into Blurton and home. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 07-10-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67632	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, adj Woodlands Road	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 a giant crumpet 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.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and sat down and the bus set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew made some iced cup cakes. For dinner Matthew had MacDonalds. He had a beefburger & fries washed down with a cup of Coke. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over City Road onto Fountian Street. We followed the road to the left onto William Street and at the and we turned right onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We Crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included First Potteries 63175 on a #6 to Weston Coyney, Z Carz LV59 DZC going towards Hanley. we also saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS parked up. Matthew listened to music on the jukebox before geting on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the trip home. We got on board and we set off onto Palmerston Street. We turned right onto the A52 and left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Warrington Street and the left onto the A52 where we saw Magnum BX60 AAK. We went past Boughey Road and we followed the A52 to the left and we ran parrallel to the railway line. At City Road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279. We ran up the hill and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street. We turned right into Christchurch Road and we made a quick stop at the day centre before carrying on. We carried onto Glebedale Road and we went through to Heron Cross. We traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and some orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67632. A few minutes bang on time saw dud First Potteries 67632 turned the corner as expected.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfields Road. Unusually the bus was nearly empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67632.

Inside First Potteries 67632

We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we passed Z Carz HK57 LGW & First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 42893 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34. As we got to the A34 we saw Leons Coaches 205 going towards Stafford. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed saw Paul's of Stoke HIL 2375 on London Road. We would usualy have turned right into Harpfields Road, but there were roadworks blocking the junction, so we continued along the A34 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw ABC Supreme P881 RND going South and dud First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Stafford. We also saw dud First Potteries 65036 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65036 in Trent Vale

We walked back down the A34 and we crossed over the road. Whilst we waited for mum to arrive at the pub we saw Newcastle School HX66 AUR going North. Mum turned up and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included ABC Supreme BX54 EDJ on a North bound shuttle and First Potteries 67604 on a Longton bound #22 service. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home. We went South down the A34. Turned left onto the A500 and we ran North up to Sideway. We turned right onto the A50 and we continued to Heron Cross dropping down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road passing First Potteries 53122 on a #23 to Hanley and Triumphant Christ Chapel NK08 LVC. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We saw First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Newcastle & First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We got home around 18:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted some things out. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark