Trip to Broomhill / Hanley 31-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Broomhill	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Broomhill	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
47519	Fenton, Adrian Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67155	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going 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 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

When it when time to go we went downstairs and we saw transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Temple Street and We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down to Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre. We ran forwards onto the A523 and we turned right onto the A53. We ran out of Leek and into the Staffordshire Moorlands. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and we continued up the hill towards The Winking Man pub. We turned right and we ran past the Golden Green Travel garage. We continued into Longnor and we went through Crowdecote. We crossed over the A515 onto Tagg Lane and we ran into Moneyash. We turned left onto Chapel Street and we followed the road to the right onto Horse Lane. We continued towards Ashford in the Water and we crossed over the A6 and onto the A6020. After a couple of miles we turned left onto the B6001. We ran North to Calver and we ran forwards onto the A625. We ran for around 10 miles to the edge of Sheffield and we turned left onto Newbould Lane. We turned left onto Glossop Road and we arrived at our destination. We stopped at a cafe and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked around the corner onto the A57 to have a look at the ols RBS bank which is going to be converted into a restaurant and apartments. We walked back to the minibus and transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Newbould Lane and we turned right onto the A625. We ran out of town for around 10 miles and we ran forwards B6001. We ran for several miles and we turned right onto the A6020. We ran through Ashford in the Water and we crossed over the A6 onto the road towards Moneyash. We turned right onto Tagg Lane and we crossed over the A515. We ran through Longnor and we headed up into the high moors and we joined the A53 by The Winking Man pub. We ran down the hill and through Blackshaw Moor and we entered Leek from the North Eastern corner. We ran through the centre of Leek and we climbed the hill up towards Ladderegde. We continued through Longsdon and down towards Endon. We continued down through Stocton Brook and we turned left onto the A5009. we ran through Baddeley Green and into Abbey Hulton. We continued under the railway line and into Bucknall. At the light we ran forwards onto the A52 and towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and right onto the private road up the the swimming baths. We came oot of the other side and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. Later on we went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road and we headed onto Fountain Street. We went forwards onto William Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Stafford Street. We stopped at Wilko's and we brought a bottle of Coke and a box blue. We walked further up Stafford street and we stopped to eat tea. Matthew had a packed lunch whicj included an egg sandwich and drink the bottle of Coke he had brought at Wilko's. When we had finished eating we went to the Little Dessert Shop and Matthew had a red velvet cheesecake with custard. When we had finished there we walked along Stafford Street and back onto Lichfield Street and to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Blurton.

First Potteries 67155 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we saw First Potteries 67657 on the #7A to Biddulph. 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 saw Daish Holidays BU18 YNE. 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 Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. He watched television and used 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 / Bradwell 08-10-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, Regent Centre	23	First Potteries
67156	Hanley, Regent Centre	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton Aldi	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. We were also taking him out for tea later on. The closure will be between today. The slip road. 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 Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67651 in Fenton

A short time later we saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Heron Cross.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we out to Hanley on the bus. We set off downstairs and onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down Hardings Road to the YMCA where we saw YMCA DK18 AEG parked up in the car park. Matthew used the toilet and followed that up by playing football in the sports hall. When we had finished we walked up Houghton Street and we stopped at the mini market at the top. Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back down Houghton Street and we turned right onto Bower Street. We turned right onto Hardings Road and we stopped at the bus stop on Regent Road to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn out of lower Bethesda Street and as it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We sat off along Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. Due to a diversion we turned right onto Station Road and left onto Stoke Road. After crossing the A500 we got onto the one-way system and we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. The walked along Christchurch Street and across City Road and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. transport for the journey back to Fenton was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off up Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto city Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to watch buses and wait for me to pick him up and go out for tea. We saw First Potteries 67655 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67655 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67660 in Fenton

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 Daish Holidays FJ10 DPE. 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 142 on a #94 to Newcastle and E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHF. 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 Longton / Festival Park 11-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, Victoria Place	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
44	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	1	D&G
SJ16 EOV	Festival Park	Hanley	Charter	Lucky Seven
67651	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	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 to Longton. 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. 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 right onto Christchurch Street.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we walked around the corner onto City Road. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

A short time later we saw Z Carz minibus YJ62 LSX going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YJ62 LSX in Fenton

We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street we saw dud First Potteries 65040 on a #11 to Newcastle. We passed through Foley we saw Stoke-on-Trent council minibus LK17 DVV. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over Market Street and onto Transport Lane. We went into the Bennett Precinct and we srop at The Plaice to Eat for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. We continued into the Precnt and around the corner to Poundland. We went in and Matthew brought some dandelion and Burdock. We carried on through the precinct and out the other side into the car park. We went into Wilko's where Matthew brought home accessories. We continued past Wilko and around B&B and we walked onto the Strand. We continued down to the Srand and we turned left by Hylands and past the shops to Tesco. We went in and Matthew went to the cafe and had a cup of coke. Once we had finished in the cafe we walked though the car park back to the Interchange to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

we got on the bus We booked to Fenton and we sat down. We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer, He also are a butterfly cake and watched buses out of the window. We saw E-zec patient transport minibus YJ16 GHB going towards Longton.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB in Fenton

For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by treacle tart and custard. Later on we went to hanley in an Autocabs taxi. We set off onto We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We ran up the hill towards Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around to Etruria Road and we turned left. We ran over the roundabout under the A53 and onto Festival Park. We turned left onto Marina Way and we stopped at the car park and Matthew went to the cinema. Matthew went to watch Peter Rabbit. After watching the film Matthew returned to Hanley. Transport for the journey it was Lucky Seven minibus SJ16 EOV. We set off out off Festival Park onto the roundabout we turned left onto Festival Way and we crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road we got up and got off bus on Etruria Road. We saw Daish Holidays BX11 GUG on the pub car park.

Daish Holidays BX11 GUG in Hanley

We continued on foot up Etruria Road and we turned right onto Marsh Street where we saw First Potteries 67643 on the #7A to Biddulph. We veered left Pall Mall and we went past the town Hall on Albion Street. We turned right Lichfield Street and we went back to the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 67651 in Hanley

We got on the bus 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and back to his room. Matthew used his computer and watched television in his room. 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 Clayton / Newcastle 25-10-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Clayton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Clayton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67637	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a crumpets 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 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 went to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left and walked past KFC and into JTF. Matthew went upstairs to the cafe and had toast and a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the day centre. We set off past KFC and onto City Road before turning left into Christchurch Street. We stopped at the co-operative Food store and Matthew brought a can of Coke. We then walked back to the the day centre. For Dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went shopping for the week and around for a drive on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We joined the Northbound A500 up to Shelton New Road where we turned right towards Hanley. We stopped at the other day centre briefly and we continued up to Snow Hill. We ran up towards Hanley and we turned right into College Road. We ran down through Shelton to the railway stattion and we turned left onto Station Road. At the end of Station Road we turned left onto the A52 and we ran to Joiners Square. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill before stopping at Aldi. Matthew did his weekly food shop and then got back onto Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we carried on straight across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring-road and we ran around Hanley to Etruria Road, We ran down Etruria Road and under the A53 and we went straight across onto Festival Way. We ran past waterworld and we cam back down Forge Lane and under the A53 before wheeling around to join the Westbound A53. We ran up through Etruria and over the A500. We continued through Basford and into Newcastle running around the one way system. We turned left onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A519 and we ran over the Lyme and up the hill into Clayton. We ran up the hill and we stopped at the Gatehouse pub. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and than had a drink of Coke. There was also a soft play area. When it was time to go we got back on board Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto the A519 and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We went up barracks Road past the bus station and forwards onto the A53. We ran through Basford into Etruria and over the A500. At Festival Park we came off the A53 and we went towards Hanley up to Etruria Road. At the ring road we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus PSU 989. We ran around anti-clockwise to Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to Stoke past the railway station where we saw D&G 44 on the #40 to Hanley. We continued along the A52 and we followed the road under the railway line. We joined the southbound A500 and we ran down to the A50. We came off at Stanley Matthews way and we ran down to the A5035. We ran East for a short while and we turned left onto Church Road. We continued down to Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton to the A50. We got ontp the A50 and we ran East to Longton past the new buildings near to the Pepper Mill. We joined Baths Road ans we went past Longton transport interchnage before we turned left onto King Street. We ran down into Fenton and Forwards onto City Road.We ran down to the A52 and we got on the Southbound A500 again! This time we came off onto Whieldon Road and we ran up through Mount Pleasant to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Heron Street and forwards onto station bridge Road. We crossed the railway line and we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a brief stop we continued home on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we got onto the A52. We joined the Suthbound A500 and we ran all the way down to Hanford roundabout. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran down to Allerton Road where we turned left. We joined Trentley Road and onto New Inn Lane. We dropped off another service user and we continued along New Inn Lane and onto the A5035. We crossed the railway Line into Blurton and Matthew got home around 15:00. 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 67637. A few minutes later we saw dud First Potteries 67637 turned the corner as expected bang on time.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We were then passed by First Potteries 67634 on a #22 to longton. We joined the Westbound A5035 we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw Daish Holidays FJ10 DPE outside the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we climbed the hill into Hanford. 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 GEY. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we turned into harpfields Road. Further up towards the hospital we saw First Potteries 67640 the final #22 turn going towards Longton. We turned into the City General hospital and we saw ABC Supreme DU60 XTB and Y368 TGE. We rejoined the A34 where we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. We travelled North about 1/2 mile and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67637 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Newcastle

Right behind our bus was D&G 160 on a #9 to Clayton. We walked down the road to the crossing and before we crossed over we saw First Potteries Scania 65037 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65037 in Newcastle

Once we got off the bus we crossed over the A34 and we then walked back towards Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:15 and we ran along Occupation Street and Victoria Road. We turned right onto West Street and left onto Marsh Parade. We turned left onto the A52 and into Newcastle. We went around the Jubilee roundabout and onto the A53. After crossing the A500 we ran through Etruria and up through Cobridge and and into Smallthorne via Sneyd Hill. We crossed the roundabouts and we ran down Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Kinver Street and right onto Coseley Street. After a brief stop at the bottom end of Smallthorne and we turned right onto Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran around Saturn Road, Mars Street and Jupiter Street. We stopped for a short while and We ran back up to Smallthorne Roundabout and we turned left onto High Lane, Following First Potteries 41497 on a #8 to Hanley. We ran through Townsend into Hanley and onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We stopped at MacDonalds to pick up food for Matthew. As we left we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. We continued up Victoria Road onto the A50 link road. We ran up to the A50 and we went West to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we stopped at the shop briefly before we ran through Blurton. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:45. When we got back Matthew ate his MacDonalds, which was a cheeseburger, fries and chicken nuggets washed down with a Coke. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:30... Mark