Trip to Blurton / Trent Vale 04-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Weston Coyney Road	Cheadle, Oak Street	PC7	First Potteries
108	Cheadle, Natwest Bank	Hanley BS	32	D&G Bus
32650	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67146	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was to going out on the bus and going for tea with me and uncle Dave. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw Christchurch Primary DU56 DNN. We went downstairs and we got in car. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street we passed the site of the new Burger King being built. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joined the Eastbound A50. AS the route into Longton was busy we continued up to Normacot. We turned left onto Uttoxeter Road and right onto Meir Hay Road. We turned left onto Sutherland Road and we followed the road around to the right onto Weston Coyney Road. We turned right onto the A520 and . We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Cheadle. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 63177 on a PC7 to Cheadle. We got on the bus and we booked to Cheadle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along onto the A520. We turned right onto Weston Coyney Road and left onto Uttoxeter Road. In Normacot we joined the 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 Meir Park and we turned left onto the A521 into Blythe Bridge and we turned right onto Grindley Lane. We turned right onto Farnborough Drive and then left onto Lysander Road. We turned left onto Whitestone Road and we turned right onto Grindley Lane and we crossed over the A520 onto Hilderstone Road. We turned left Stallington Road and we ran into Stallington and we joined the A521. At Forsbrook we followed the A521 to the left. We turned left onto Dilhorne Road and we ran up to Dilhorne. We turned right onto The Common and we re-joined the A521 past the sight of the new Aldi. We ran into Cheadle and onto the High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the pub. matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a coke. For dinner he a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. We headed back ti the bus stop and we waited for a #32 back towards Hanley. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 108 on a #32 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to hanley before we sat down. We set off along the High Street and we turned left onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we turned left onto Holt Lane. We ran into Kingsley and forwards onto the Westbound A52. We ran up to the junction of the A522 and we turned right to continue along the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads and into Werrington. We ran down Ash Bank and into Bucknall. We continued over the traffic light onto Bucknall New Road and we climbed the hill into Hanley. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we turned right onto ring road. As we ran onto Quadrant Road and we wen forwards onto Stafford Street and we ran past the town hall and onto Bagnall Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we decided that we would go to Newcastle before returning to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford. We decided to do this bus to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #99 to Chell Heath. We waited for the bus to Stoke ans a short time later we saw First Potteries 67146 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along 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 crossed over city Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67149 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67149 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 47519 in Fenton

Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Consett Road and we saw black minibus SF17. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we saw blue minibus DL69 RHO. We stop to transfer into the other car and meet up with mum. We set off through Blurton and we joined the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we joined the Northbound A34. We ran into Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. We turned left onto Abbots Way and we stopped to pick up a friend. We returned onto Abbots Way and we turned left onto the A519. We crossed the A34 and we ran up Barracks Road. We saw First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Audley. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and past the former Co-op bank. We ran forwads onto the B5368 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down to order a meal. The lady from the bar told us that the kitchen was closed so we had to go elsewhere. We got back in the car and we decided to go to another Sizzling pub. We set off along the B5368 and we turned right at the roundabout onto Watlands View. We turned left onto the B5369 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew headed to the toilet and mum asked at the bar and they had also stopped serving food! We decided to go to the Black Lion as we knew we could get food there! We set off along the B5369 and we turned left onto Silverdale Road. We turned right onto the B5368 and we headed through Wolstanton towards Newcastle. We ran down Barracks Road and past the bus station. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters matthew had a cheesecake with custard. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we went to Tesco to get a few things. We set off onto the A34 and we headed Northwards before turning into Tesco. We went into the shop and we brought some pop and doughnuts for Matthew. We returned to the car and we set off onto the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. We turned left onto Abbots Way and we stopped to dropp off a friend. We returned onto Abbots Way and we turned left onto the A519. We crossed over the roundabout and we joined the Southbound A34 past The Cherry Tree. 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 veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered left onto Elenora Street and we turned right onto Copeland Street. We turned left 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 went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of cherry coke and a Lindt chocolate bear. Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Dimsdale 23-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42554	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
63176	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
HK65 HPY	Fenton	Dimsdale	Charter	Roseville
HK65 HPY	Dimsdale	Fenton	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Stoke on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and down to the bus stop by the flats. We waited for a First Bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a First Potteries dart turn the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 42554 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42554 in Fenton

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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the One Stop Shop and Matthew used their computer and watched buses out of the window we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797. When we had finished we went out onto Church Street and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Stoke

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 crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. A few minutes later we went to Dimsdale. We went downstairs and we went to Dimsdale on it was Roseville HK65 HPY. We set off down Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road we saw Roseville BG07 XCN. 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 we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we turned left onto the B5369. After around 1/2 mile we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Roseville HK65 HPY. We set off onto the B5369 and at the light we turned right onto the A527. We turned left onto Sandy lane and we crossed the A53 onto Albert street. We joined the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. 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 went up to his room to wait for time before going to uncle Dave's. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw blue minibus SF14 BXH going towards Heron Cross.

SF14 BXH in Fenton

After Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. We saw Fox Shox white minibus BP05 YDO parked up.

Fox Shox BP05 YDO in Fenton

At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in Autocabs taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Tango orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went 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 Stoke / Dimsdale 14-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries
63175	Stoke, adj stop A	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
BG07 XCN	Fenton	Dimsdale	Charter	Roseville
BG07 XCN	Dimsdale	Fenton	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Stoke and to visit uncle Dave 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 67648 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop outside the flats to wait for a First bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 118 going towards the swimming baths.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 113 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 113 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and It was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

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 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to the One Stop Shop and Matthew used their computers. When we had finished we went out onto Church Street and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 heading towards Fenton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 783 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Stoke

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 crossed over City Road and onto Christchurch Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window we saw Ausden Clark CRZ 6382. A few minutes later we went to Dimsdale. We went downstairs and we went to Dimsdale on it was Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off down Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. 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 we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we turned left onto the B5369. After around 1/2 mile we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off onto the B5369 and at the light we turned right onto the A527. We turned left onto Sandy lane and we crossed the A53 onto Albert street. We joined the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. 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 went up to his room to wait for time before going to uncle Dave's. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw grey minibus K9 VWW going towards Heron Cross.

K9 VWW in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw City Cabs YX61 VVO going towards Longton.

City Cabs YX61 VVO in Fenton

Also seen was Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

After a short while we saw silver minibus SF14 ELU going towards Hanley.

SF14 ELU in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Blackfriars GN53 EZT going towards Longton.

Blackfriars GN53 EZT in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

After a while we saw Intercity YC68 ZZH going towards Hanley.

Intercity YC68 ZZH in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we walked down into Stoke. We crossed over the river Trent and onto Selwyn Street. At the end of Selwyn Street we turned right onto Lonsdale Street. We turned left onto Fleming Road and we stopped briefly at Sainsbury's where I bumped into mum and dad shopping. We continued along London Road to Iceland and we did some more shopping. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in a City Cabs taxi. We set off along London Road and forwards onto Campbell place. We followed the one-way system to the left onto Church Street and we veered left onto Liverpool Road. We veered right onto Elanora street and we followed the road to the right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe street and right onto Lytton Street. At the end we turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we ran up City Road into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper. He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Stoke / Dimsdale 15-08-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43875	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, stop K	11	First Potteries
67658	Stoke, adj stop M	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
BG07 XCN	Fenton	Dimsdale	Charter	Roseville
BG07 XCN	Dimsdale	Fenton	Charter	Roseville
63101	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63175	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	11	First Potteries
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, Adrian Street	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 later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley. we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-a-Car YS18 AWY.

Afford Rent-a-car YS18 AWY in Fenton

We carried on down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a a bus to Stoke. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 43875 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43875 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle 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. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and we got off at the next stop. We walked back down Church Street and we turned right into Campbell Place and forwards onto London Road. We walked past Sainsbury's and we stopped at Lidl. Matthew di his shopping and we set off along London Road back into Stoke town centre. We stopped at No. 32 cafe and Matthew had a can of Coke. We continued along Campbell Place and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel.

First Potteries 67153 in Stoke

We walked around the corner onto Church Street and we waited for a First Potteries bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw a First bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67658 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67658 in Stoke

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 crossed over City Road and we returned to the residential unit. We went out for dinner. Transport for the trip it was Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off down Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. 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 we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we turned left onto the B5369. After around 1/2 mile we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off onto the B5369 and at the light we turned right onto the A527. We turned left onto Sandy lane and we crossed the A53 onto Albert street. We joined the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. 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 left onto Manor Street. At the end of the road we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we stopped at Aldi. Once we had finished at Aldi We turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto the road on which the baths are situated. We turned left onto City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. He used the his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw ABC Supreme HV18 FHH going towards Longton.

ABC Supreme HV18 FHH in Fenton

We set off on foot to go and catch a bus. We went through onto City Road and outside the garage we saw Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMX parked up.

Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMX in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop and whilst we waited we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHA going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHA in Fenton

We waited for a bus and eventually we saw one approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle 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. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked up castle walk and we stopped at Wilko. We continued up Castle Walkw and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We stopped for a short while and we turned left onto High Street. We walked down to the lower end and we went to a pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a Coke. When we had finished eating we walked through onto Stubbs Street and into the bus station to wait for another bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton town centre. We stopped outside the old job centre as the #11 no longer calls in the Interchange. We ran up Market 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. At the roundabout at the East end of Bentilee we turned right onto Beverley Drive and then left onto Dawlish Drive. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Beverley Drive. At the end we turned right onto Dividy Road and we ran down the hill to Bucknall. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran to limekiln lights and we went across onto Bucknall New Road. We climbed the hill up to Hanley and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Road and we turned right again into the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we turned left onto Trinity Street. We walked down to the bank. We walked back up Trinity Street and over Stafford Street and onto Tontine Square. We walked down Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a drink of Coke. Once we had finished we continued down Tontine Street onto Lichfield Street back to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We went outside and down the steps and we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Meir.

First Potteries 63172 in Hanley bus station

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 up to his room to chill out. He 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 / Dimsdale 30-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63172	Fenton, Victoria Place	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
43	Longton Interchange	Fenton, Smithpool Road	40	D&G
BG07 XCN	Fenton	Dimsdale	Charter	Roseville
BG07 XCN	Dimsdale	Fenton	Charter	Roseville

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his uncle Dave later on going to Longton 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. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU 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. as we walked up the road we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67648 in Fenton

After a short while we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 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 ran forwards into Longton. we saw silver minibus DV16 VGU. We went 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 walked down The Strand and we turned left onto onto Baths Road. We continued past the petrol station 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 Longton Interchange

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Longton Interchange

We decided to return to Fenton on the #40 service. A few minutes later we saw it was D&G Bus 43 on a #40 to Fenton.

D&G 43 in Longton Interchange

We got on the bus and we sat down we saw First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Newcastle. The bus set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto Baths Road. We crossed over the A50 and we went straight onto Foley Road. At the end of the Road we turned right on Longton Hall Road. We climbed the hill and then went down into Blurton. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we climbed up the hill into Heron Cross. We crossed the A50 and at the traffic Light we turned left onto Grove Road. We continued into Mount Pleasant and onto Wheildon Road. We turned right by The Regent onto Smithpool Road and we crossed over the railway line. At City Road we saw Afford rent-a-car EY67 HVG at the garage. We turned right into Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went to Dimsdale on it was Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off down Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. 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 we crossed over the A53 onto Sandy Lane. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A527. We ran through Wolstanton and we turned left onto the B5369. After around 1/2 mile we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Roseville BG07 XCN. We set off onto the B5369 and at the light we turned right onto the A527. We turned left onto Sandy lane and we crossed the A53 onto Albert street. We joined the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. 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 went up to his room to wait for time before going to uncle Dave's. Matthew used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to park Site.

D&G 114 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67654 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

After a few more minutes we saw City Cabs LB11 LVV going towards Stoke.

City Cabs LB11 LVV in Fenton

Also seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHO going towards Stoke. Matthew went to uncle Daves's in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill under the railway line towards Stoke. We veered left onto Whieldon Road and up the hill to uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Willowdale Avenue. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We stopped at the corner shop on the end of Edison Street and Matthew brought a can of Coke. We turned right into City Road and we turned left onto manor Street. We continued to the end of Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road and we stopped at Aldi to pickup Matthew's weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to the residential unit in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off up Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew also drank a can of Coke. 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.