Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 28-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65042	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
781	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Fenton Manor	1	D&G Bus

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 First Potteries 67175 on a #11 to Newcastle. Later on we went downstairs and we set off City Road. After we had crossed over we walked onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street We set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto Hallam Street. We turned right onto Elsing Road and we saw Afford Rent-a-car YM69 NMX in their yard. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. In Heron Cross we turned right onto Blurton Road. We went Eastwards along the A50 and we joined the Eastbound and we ran up to Meir. We came off the A50 and we turned left at roundabout onto the Northbound A520. We ran through Weston Coyney and we continued up to Cellarhead. We turned left the A52 and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor. We followed the road to the left and we ran into Kingsley village. We turned right onto Holt Lane. We ran through Kingsley Holt and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Cheadle and we ran forwards onto the A522. We turned left onto Ashbourne Road and we turned right onto Allen Street and we stopped at the leisure centre. Once there Matthew we to use the largest inflatable play park and Matthew used the toilet. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gracy with bread and butter washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished we went back to Fenton by car. We set off along Allen Street and we ran forwards onto Plant Street. We turned right onto the A522 where we saw Plants P19 NTJ. We turned left onto the A521. We turned right onto High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt. We crossed the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads. We turned left onto the A520. We continued down up to Weston Coyney. We continued down into Meir. and we at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50 and we ran through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We continued 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 we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Roseville DE61 RUO.

Roseville DE61 RUO in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop on City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 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 Street 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 once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the stop to wait for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65042 in Hanley bus station

We got on and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We ran down through Etruria an up into Hartshill before joining the A52. We ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one way system and we turned left on the roundabout onto Barracks Road. We got to the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We stopped at McDonalds. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down High Street and we visited Poundland. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We continued along High Street. We walked onto Hassell Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Fenton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 781 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G Bus 781 in Newcastle 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 barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we got up and got off the bus by the the swimming baths turn. We crossed over City Road and we saw First Potteries 63177. We went to do the shopping. We transport for the trip was a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and over the roundabout and onto Lichfield Street onto Hanley. We went around the ring road Clockwise as far as Etruria Road and then we turned left and went under the A53 into festival park. We went to the end of Festival Way and then turned around. We went back under the A53 and back onto Etruria Road before arriving at the destination. When we got there Matthew went to the toilet. After spending some time in the soft play area. We got in taxi. We set off onto Etruria Road and and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound A53. We ran upn to Etruria and we turned left onto the A500 and we ran Southwards up to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew we up to his room to chill out. 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 / Burslem 01-07-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63175	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
DE61 RUO	Hanley	Burslem	Charter	Lucky Seven
DE61 RUO	Burslem	Hanley	Charter	Lucky Seven
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Hanley later. Matthew got up 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. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

For dinner he had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed. When it was time to go out we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-a-Car EY67 HTE outside there yard.

Afford Rent-a-Car EY67 HTE in Fenton

On Elsing Street we saw Afford Rent-a-Car PO17 ZWA parked up by the garage.

Afford Rent-a-Car PO17 ZWA in Fenton

We continued up City Road we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Newcastle. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst waiting we saw Intercity BP08 KJN going towards Hanley.

Intercity BP08 KJN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching going the other way. As it go closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

Eventually we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63175 on a #6 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. Once we got off the bus we went inside the bus station we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 67639 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 67639 in Hanley bus station

We continued down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 63097 in Hanley

We waited for a taxi and when it appeared it was Lucky Seven DE61 RUO. We got on and we booked to Burslem. We set off down Bethesda Street. and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto trinity Street and then left onto Stafford Street. 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 Burslem. We stopped in the town centre to go to B&M. Matthew went into the shop and brought a can of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we returned to Hanley on Lucky Seven DE61 RUO. We ran out of 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 up into town along Hope Street and Stafford Street. We got off the taxi and we walked up the passge into Tontine Square We continued up to the shopping centre and we went inside. After doing some shopping we returned out of the shopping centre. We went onto Parliament Row and we stopped at cafe Nero. Matthew had a bottle of Coke. Whe we had finished and we walked olnng Parliamnet Row onto Old Hall Street. We turned left on to Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We went to the spa shop and we brought a slushie. When we had finished eating it we went outside to eait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

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. 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. City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and us his computer. Before tea matthew went out to the pub on foot. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once Matthew had finished into the pub we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For tea had pizza and chips followed by cake. later on Matthew returned to his room to chill out and watch 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 Bucknall / Basford 18-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DE61 RUO	Fenton	Bucknall	Charter	Lucky Seven
DE61 RUO	Bucknall	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the day that Matthew found out that Welsh bus operator D Jones & Son ceased trading. 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

Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 In the morning Matthew went to Hanley on Lucky Seven DE61 RUO. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. At Bucknall we followed the A52 to the right and we stopped at the pub. The food arrived and we started to eat. Matthew had an all day breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. the A52 to the left. At Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road and then left onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street and to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. When we had finished in the pub we walked back along Christchurch Street and to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went back up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

We also saw blue minibus BK67 YGC going towards Hanley.

BK67 YGC in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NZB going towards Stoke.

Trinity Sixth Form EU67 NZB in Fenton

Later on we saw Harry Shaw YN15 EKY going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YN15 EKY in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

We then came to pick Matthew up to take him out for tea. After spending some time getting ready we went out to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. We ran around the one-way system and we ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town where we passed Anthony's Travel CB14 ANT. We turned right into Albert Street and at the traffic light we turned right onto A53 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found mum who had saved us a table. I ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. The food arrived and Matthew had a burger and fries. He also helped us eating the some of our chicken new yorkers. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 65040 on a #4 to Audley. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we left the pub and went to 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 left onto the private road on which the baths are situated and we dropped mum off outside the baths. We turned around and we ran back to City Road. We turned left and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew emptied his bin into a bin bag. had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Crackley / Basford 04-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YE17 AHA	Fenton	Crackley	Charter	Destination Courtesy Travel
YE17 AHA	Crackley	Fenton	Charter	Destination Courtesy Travel

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was the first day of the new X1 Express Service to Manchester. Matthew was also going out for tea with mum and dad. 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. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. In the yard was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

A short while later we saw dud Harry Shaws TIL 6715. We walked to the day centre. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning we went to Crackley. Transport for the day was Destination Courtesy Travel YE17 AHA. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross. We turned right onto Grove Road and we went forwards onto Whieldon Road. We ran down under the railway line and the A500 and we joined the North bound A500. We ran through Stoke and up to Etruria where we turned left onto the A53. We ran through glorious Basford to Newcastle and we went around the one-way system onto the ring road. At the end of Ryecroft we turned right onto the A34 and up past the old First bus depot. We ran North Through Cross Heath and towards Parkhouse industrial estate. After the roundabout we turned left onto the pub car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a brie and bacon burger with chunky chips followed Lemon meringue pie. When we had finished eat we got back in Destination Courtesy YE17 AHA to return to Fenton. We came out of the car park and we went North up the A34. We turned right onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down through Longport and Etruria to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we joined City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to wait for us to arrive. We saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

We also saw Lucky Seven DE61 RUO going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven DE61 RUO in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

Finally we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67631 in Fenton

A short while later we came to pick Matthew up to go out for tea. After spending some time getting ready we went out to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. We ran around the one-way system and we ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town and we turned right into Albert Street. At the traffic light we turned right onto A53 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found mum who had saved us a table. I ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. The food arrived and Matthew had a burger and fries. He also helped us eating the some of the meat and sausage on our mixed grills. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #4 to Audley. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we left the pub and went to the car. We turned left onto the A53 and ran through Basford down to Etruria where we saw The Travellers Choice coach FN63 PXB on a #333 to Blackpool. We turned left onto the A500 and we followed Reeseheath College YN15 ELU Southwards. We came of the A500 in stoke and we turned left onto City Road. An we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned left onto the private road on which the baths are situated and we dropped mum off outside the baths. We turned around and we ran back to City Road. We turned left and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew emptied his bin into a bin bag. had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Hanley 08-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Hanley	Fenton Aldi	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton Aldi	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DE61 RUO	Bentilee	Northwich	Charter	Roseville
DE61 RUO	Northwich	Bentilee	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going into his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew then sat in his room watching buses whilst waiting for his transport. We saw First Potteries 53124 on a #13 to Hanley.

First Potteries 53124 in Bentilee

We also saw Roseville minibus DE61 RUO heading towards Bucknall.

Roseville DE61 RUO in Bentilee

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 43876 on a #13 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43876 in Bentilee

Also on the main road was Z Carz minibus HK57 LFY also going towards Bucknall.

Z Carz HK57 LFY in Bentilee

A few minutes later Matthew's transport appeared and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Bentilee

We set off onto Dividy Road and we ran eastwards up to Adderley Green. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran down towards Longton. We turned right into Upper Cross Street and we worked our way through the side street onto King Street. We ran down into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Hanley on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52 before going under the railway into Stoke. We turned right onto the A500 and ran North a cpuple of junctions up to Shelton New Road. We turned right and we ran up to the other day centre. After a short stop we continued onto Cemetery Road and then left onto Caledonia Road. We turned left onto Stoke Road and we ran up the hill to Snow Hill. We turned right onto College Road and then left onto Regent Road. At the end we stopped at Stoke-on-Trent markets. Matthew went to the toilet and then did a Zumba class. When they had finished we got in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the run down to Aldi. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill before turned right by McDonalds. We parked up and went into the shop. Matthew did some shopping and bought some ingredients for baking. We then returned to Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the run back to the day centre. We ran up Victoria Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and into the day centre. For dinner Matthew had Pizza and chips followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. At the end of the day Matthew returned to respite on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We ran through Fenton and we went Forwards onto King Street. We ran into Longton and we went under the railwat line and onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A5272 and we ran the last mile or so into Bentilee and back to respite. When Matthew got back he went into his room to chill out and watch buses. We saw Allendale minibus GU52 RNZ dropping off one of the other service users.

Allendale GU52 RNZ in Bentilee

For tea Matthew went to the Chesterway in Northwich by Roseville taxi minibus DE61 RUO. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran down towards Bucknall and onto the A52. At Limekiln lights we turned right onto Leek Road. We ran up through Milton and we joined the A53 at Badderley Green. We ran up into Leek town centre and then we went onto the A523. We ran through Rushton Spencer and Bosley and into Macclesfield. We ran onto the A537 and through to Knutsford. We then went West along the A5033 and we joined the A556. We ran to the edge of Northwich and joined the A559 before we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a breakfast followed by a cake. Matthew then went to the toilet. we returned to respite on Roseville taxi minibus DE61 RUO. Once we had finished eating we ran out of town Eastwards along the A559. We then ran down to Holmes Chapel and onto the A50. At Arclid we turned left onto the A534 and we ran into Congleton. We went ofrwards onto the A527 and we ran past Congleton railway station and into Biddulph. We went past the site ofthe new KFC and we ran down through Knypersley and Bridley Ford to Oxford. We turned left onto Oxford Road and we ran past Matthews old school into Smallthorne. We turned right onto Ford Green Road and left onto Norton Lane. We crossed over the A53 and we ran forwards into Milton before turning left onto Leek Road. At the traffic lights we turned left onto the A52. We ran through Bucknall and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran into bentilee and back to respite. matthew chilled out and watched television. later on he had a bath followed by toast for supper. Matthew went to be around 23:00...Mark