Trip to Sneyd Green / Clayton 04-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
PE67 XFB	Fenton	Sneyd Green	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XFB	Sneyd Green	Festival Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XFB	Festival Park	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
SD10 BMZ	Fenton	Clayton	Charter	Lucky Seven
SD10 BMZ	Clayton	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Clayton 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. We saw Watermill School BX18.

Watermill School BX18 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew went bowling at Festival Park. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to joiners Square. We crossed over onto Lichfield street and up the hill. We turned left onto Regent Road and we stopped briefly near to Lower Bethesda Street. We ran back to Lichfield Street and we ran up to the ring road. We ran around to Town Road and then we went east out of Hanley and forwards onto the A5272. We stopped at Central Forest Park and Matthew had a can of Coke. We continued to bowling on Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran forwards onto Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we got onto the anti-clockwise ring road. At the end we turned right onto Waterloo Road and we ran up to Cobridge Lights. We turned left onto the A53 and we veered right onto Pavilion Drive. We turned left onto the Ridgeway Drive and we ran through Festival park and to the bowling alley. Matthew had a few games of bowling and then went for dinner at Fenton McDonalds. We set off onto Festival Way and we went under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed over the A50 and we ran up Victoria Road to McDonalds. We saw Allendale GU52 RNZ Subway for someone else'e dinner. We continued up Victoria Road and then sharp left onto City Road. We turned into Christchurch Street and we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. for another service users dinner. We then returned to the day centre and Matthew ate his burger & fries, washed down with a cup of Coke. 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 up to hos room to use his computer and chill out. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw City Cabs YX61 VVO goingt owards Longton.

City Cabs YX61 VVO in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65039 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65039 in Fenton

Also seen was Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

A few mimnutes later we saw Afford rent-a-car HN16 CME going towards Longton.

Afford rent-a-car HN16 CME in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and Chips followed by a chocolate cookie. After tea we set off on to onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. Matthew went out pub to Clayton it was Lucky Seven SD10 BMZ. We got on We set off Onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road we turned right onto Wheildon Road and we ran up to Heron Cross via Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Blurton. At the mini roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and at the roundabout we went right onto the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we ran up to the A519. We ran North over the A500 and we continued another of couple of miles up to the pub. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. He also went to the play area. After we had finished eating we returned to Fenton it was Lucky Seven SD10 BMZ. We set off onto the A519 and we ran North to Newcastle. We ran past the bus station and we joined the Eastbound A53 through Basford and into Etruria. We turned left onto Forge lane and we ran around to Festival Way where We ran back under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We joined the ring road and we ran around to Lichfield Street. At Joiners square we went across the A52 onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use 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 / Trentham 18-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23A	First Potteries
32650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
X599 WDY	Fenton	Trentham	Charter	Z Carz
X599 WDY	Trentham	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had cheese and oatcakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle service. Matthew went on his computer whilst he waited for time to go out. Whilst in his room we saw we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

When it was time to go we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus MK67 UEJ outside their yard.

Afford Rent-a-car MK67 UEJ in Fenton

When we got to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We let go the First bus and we continued waiting at the stop. We also as saw D&G 111 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23A to Hanley which we decided to do. 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 Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67153.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we walk up Lichfield Street to the Winter Wonderland. Wespent a short while there and then we went to get some food. We went straight onto Stafford Street. We walked past Tontine Street and we stopped at Delta cafe and Restaurant for something to eat. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a can of Coke. For dinner Matthew had burger and chips. When we had finished eating we went to a dessert bar where KFC used to be. Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we set off along Stafford Street and we crossed Old hall Street on Lichfield Street. We went to the stop outside the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 in Hanley

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32650. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 we got off Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32650 as it continued towards Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 32650 in Fenton

One off the bus we set off on foot onto 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. Whilst in the room we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out. It was Z Carz X599 WDY. We got on the bus which now has coach seats. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned onto right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran into Trentham and we turned right into Trentham gardens. We stopped here to get something to eat. We decided to go to Frankie and Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go we returned to Fenton on Z Carz X599 WDY. We set off onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Sideway. We went Eastwards up the A50 to Heron Cross and we went left onto Blurton Road. We ran through the lights and onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We ran 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 Longton / Newcastle 17-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Burslem	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Burslem	Fenton Poundstretcher	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Longton	Fenton Poundstretcher	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton Poundstretcher	Fenton The Range	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton The Range	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also Children in Need today and Matthew could dress in Pyjamas if he donate a £1 to the charity. 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 67156 on a on a #23 to Hanley. 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 DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out for a it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto LIchfield Street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We ran around the ring road and we got onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge. We continued up to Burslem and forwards onto Scotia Road and we stopped at the leisure centre. At the leisure centre Matthew went swimming. After a swimming session Matthew returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and it ran along Scotia Road into Burslem. We ran forwards onto Waterloo Road and into Cobridge. We ran into Hanley and we went around town on 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. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left into Christchurch Street where we stopped outside the Co-operative food store. We continued to Christchurch Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle service. We Walked down Masterson Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. After picking some chips up from the chip shop we walked back up Temple Street onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had Sausage Chips and gravy followed by cake and custard. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. 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 we saw Z Carz LV59 DZC parked up. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Matthew had tea out and also did some shopping. We went out and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we stopped at the petrol station to fill up with fuel and we saw Stanton's of Stoke UNZ 3741. We then went up Victoria Road and onto City Road. We continued through Fenton onto King Street and through Foley to Longton. We went under the railway line into Longton and forwards onto Market Street. We went around onto the one-way system onto Commerce Street and we turned right at the roundabout onto The Strand. We turned right into the car park and we got out of the bus to go to B&M. Matthew did some shopping and then got back into the bus to get some more shopping. We ran onto The Strand and we went under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. At the roundabout we went right onto Victoria Road and and we ran down the hill. We stopped at Pounstretcher and we did some more shopping. When we had finished there we ran over to do some more shopping. We ran up Victoria Road and we turned right into the road on which the baths are situated. We passed the bath and we ran to the end and turned right onto City Road. At the bottom of the hill we stopped at The range to do some more shopping. After we had finished we went to Newcastle on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500 nto Church Street.We turned left int Lonsdale Street and we ran through Boothen along Yeaman Street onto Corporation Street. We ran up into Penkhull up Chamberlain Avenue and onto Hunters Way. We continued onto Thistley Hough and at the end we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. We turned right onto Hilton Street and and we ran through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme minibus MV60 RCX and First Potteries 32649 on the #25 to Hanley. onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Ironmarket and we parked up. And we walked up the road to the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke and then went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we walked back to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX to return to Fenton. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Matthew made a congratulations card for a member of staff as she has just had a baby. 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 Sneyd Green / Basford 06-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
43877	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63174	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Central Forest Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Central Forest Park	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. There was also change to the First Potteries 98 service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we did Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and sat down. We ran onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre. Matthew walked to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. The walked along Christchurch Street and across City Road and 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. Part way down Victoria Road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279. we turned left onto Victoria Road. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 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 and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. We walked down LIchfield Street. Once we got off the bus we decided to walk into town to visit Wright's Pies We set off on foot onto Tontine Street and we walked up to the square where the pie shop was situated. From the shop Matthew had a Manchester Tart. We walked back along Tontine Street down through Hanley to the Brewers Fayre pub. Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a lemon meringue pie. Matthew had a drink of Coke and then went to the toilet. We walked back up to Stafford Street and we went back to the bus station and we waited at the stops outside the bus station for the next bus back to Fenton. A short while later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63174 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off up Lichfield Street and turned right into Birch Terrace. We turned left onto Charles Street and then right onto Old Hall Street. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to the A50. We ran down Lichfield Street to Joiners Square and we ran across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. We crossed over the road and we walked down City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When Matthew got back he ate a Tunnock's caramel bar. In the afternoon Matthew went to Central Forrest Park on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street and up the hill towards Hanley. We ran around the anti-clockwise ring road and we came off onto Town Road. We joined the A5272 and we ran North to Sneyd Green and into the park. At the park Matthew had a can of Coke from the kiosk. We returned We set of back onto the A5272 and we ran into Birches Head. We ran towards Hanley along Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring road. We ran around Hanley and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we ran straight onto Victoria Road. We ran to the top of the Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. We walked back to the residential unit. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Once back at the residential unit Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We saw white minibus HV54 VHP going towards Stoke.

HV54 VHP in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Mum and dad came to pick me up to go out for tea. Whilst getting ready we saw a new bus in the First Potteries fleet. It was required First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Hanley. 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 65728 on a #4 to Audley. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet again and then 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 and we saw Harry Shaw YN14 MVX. 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 continued along the road and at the end we turned right onto Victoria Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road. and we ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. 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 had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Norton Canes / Hanley 03-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
GSU 344	Fenton	Norton Canes	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
GSU 344	Norton Canes	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
DV63 FTN	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	ABC Supreme
DV63 FTN	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. 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 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the shuttle bus to Grove Road. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 which we did to Norton Canes.

Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 in Fenton

We continued onto Christchurch Street and we to Norton Canes. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. At Heron Cross we joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We turned left onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down to the motorway. We got onto the Southbound M6 and we ran down to junction 11. We got onto the Eastbound A460 and we ran for around 3 miles to the South End of Cannock where we got onto the Eastbound A5. We turned left onto the B5145 and after a brief stop at the amusement centre we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344. We joined the WEstbound A5 and we ran up to the South end of Cannoack where we joined the Westbound A460. We continued for another few miles and then we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran North to junction 15 where we cam off onto the A500. We travelled North up to Sideway and then we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to use his computer and chill out in his room. Whilst there we saw First Potteries 41497 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41497 in Fenton

We went out on foot to get a haircut. We set off onto onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Rod shuttle service. Matthew had his hair cut then we returned to the residential unit. We headed along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out before going to tea. Matthew went up to his room we saw Roseville BK13 YUF going towards Longton.

Roseville BK13 YUF in Fenton

Matthew was going out for tea. We went out and it was ABC Supreme minibus DV63 FTN. We got on the bus and sat down. The bus set off onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Etruria Road. We stopped at the pub on the corner and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and fries followed by by a lemon meringue pie. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Etruria Road and we joined the Westbound A53. We ran to Etruria and we got on the Southbound A500. We ran down to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. 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 Fenton / Newcastle 01-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SL52 CWV	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
SL52 CWV	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

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 and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service We saw First Potteries 63174 on a #11 to Newcastle. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre, where we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

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 we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 516.

Copeland's Tours MIB 746 in Fenton

We then carried on 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 Glebedale Road. turning left into Gimson Street. right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus EGZ 2534 on the shuttle bus to Grove Road.

Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 in Fenton

As it got closer we saw that it was Stanton's of Stoke SL52 CWV. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We turned left into City Road and we ran down the hill under the railway line. We crossed over the A50 and we ran through Stoke around the one-way system. We continued into Hartshill up Hartshill Road. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We ran across the Jubilee Roundabout and we parked up on Ironmarket. We walked up Ironmarket and we turned left onto High Street. We went to the Kiln and Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast followed by a cheesecake. When we had finished we walked back up the High Street and we turned right onto Ironmarket. Transport for the journey back to Fenton was Stanton's of Stoke SL52 CWV. We set off onto the Jubilee roundabout and we crossed over onto the A53. We ran around the one-way system onto the A52 and we went up George Street onto Hartshill Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we turned left onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we went under the railway line and onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential centre. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Whilst in his room we saw First Potteries 37159 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 37159 in Fenton

Later on we went to visit uncle Dave for tea on foot. We set off onto temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked across the path onto Willowdale Avenue. We went down to uncle Dave's and for tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. later on he had a drink of Tango orange and a few custard creams. L:ater on staff came back to escort Matthew back to the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Whieldon Road and we turned into Willowdale Avenue. We walked across the path at the end of the avenue and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We saw red minibus R839 UWF. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right into Temple Street and 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 Hanley / Birches Head 31-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to a Halloween disco later. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst we waited for time to go out Matthew watched buses from his window we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus EGZ 2534 on the shuttle bus to Grove Road.

Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 in Fenton

We walked to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. Later on he went to Hanley and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left and onto Victoria Road. At joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout and onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and we stopped at the church where Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had egg sandwich followed by a jam tart. Matthew had a drink of orange. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Regent Road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and stopped at the petrol station. After filling up we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and into the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto foot onto Christchurch Street and then turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room and 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

We saw Free Spirits YX56 DJE going towards Longton.

Free Spirits YX56 DJE in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs to have a party. At the party Matthew ate sausage rolls and sandwiches. He also had some chocolate cake and some special Halloween cake as well as carving a pumpkin. He then had some more cake. Later on Matthew went to the disco at Birches Head on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We went straight on onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran North to Bucknall. We went straight cross onto the A5009 and we ran up through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. On the way in we saw Parklands AE15 NKU parked up. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew danced to Halloween themed song until it was time to go home. The transport back to Fenton was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and at joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right into Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and then left onto Smithpool Road we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus MK67 UEL. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. 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 Hanley / Congleton 25-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
42553	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1‎	23	First Potteries
67638	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton Aldi	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton Aldi	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for his tea. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we went up City Road to JTF. Matthew brought a can of Coke and then waked back to the day centre. We then walked down to the bus stop. We went onto Christchurch Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle bus.

Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 in Fenton

we turned left onto City Road. We stood at the bus stop to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along 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. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Bagnall Street and past the town hall and we went up Tontine Street and onto Parliamnet Row. We went to the pound bakery and we brought. Afterwards we went to Poundland and Matthew brought can of 2 cans of Pepsi. Matthew had a cheese oatcake from the oatcake stand. We walked back to the bus station to catch a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67638 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We returned to the day centre and Matthew watched a DVD. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67633 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Fenton

We also saw Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMZ going towards Longton.

Afford rent-a-car HN16 CMZ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Later on we saw white minibus GL64 CXS going towards Longton.

GL64 CXS in Fenton

Matthew then went to Aldi to do some shopping on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road. In the shop Matthew picked up his weekly shopping and then went out for tea on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran down Victoria Road to Joiners sqaure and we turned right onto the A52. At Limekiln light we turned left onto the A5272 and we followed the road to the right through Northwood. We carried on to Birches Head and we continued along the A5272 into Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We continued to the end of the road and then we turned right onto the A527. We did this road through Knypersley and Biddulph and forwards into Congleton town centre. we stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a Fried buttermilk chicken burger with fries followed by cheesecake. When it was time to go back we set off Westwards out of town and onto the A34. We turned around and went back into town and we joined the Southbound A527. We travelled back down the road around Biddulph and through Brindley Ford. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran into through Smallthorne and we ran through Sneyd Green and Birches Head. We followed the road to the left down the hill through Northwood and onto Limekiln Bank. We joined the A52 and we ran to Joiners square where we turned left onto Victoria Road. and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road we saw white minibus BX08 UXO. and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. 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 Fenton / Joiners Square 25-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NH57 HRO	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	ABC Supreme
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. 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 41494 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke GSU 344 going towards Stoke. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner Matthew had KFC. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We went onto Glebedale road and we turned right onto City Road. We walked up top the roundabout and we turned right into KFC. Matthew had chicken popcorn and fries washed with a cup of Coke. Matthew went to the pub in a ABC Supreme minibus NH57 HRO. We set off onto the roundabout and straight onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63098 on a #6 to Weston Coyney and Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534. Matthew then listened to Steps on the jukebox .When it was time to go we walked down Lichfield Street and across joiners Square onto Victoria Road Berry Hill Road and we got on board Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went up Victoria Road and at the top we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre When it was time to go back back to the residential unit Matthew set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & burdock. waiting at the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw Meadows minibus DX65 DMZ going towards Stoke.

Meadows DX65 DMZ in Fenton

Also going towards Stoke was Intercity minibus SF11 GNX.

Intercity SF11 GNX in Fenton

we also saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had shepherds pie and Chips followed by cheesecake. Later on Matthew went to the Funfair on the car park off City Road. We set off onto Temple Street and we crossed over Christchurch Street and through the alleyway onto the car park. Matthew went on a few rides. He went on the Miami Trip style ride and the Waltzers. He also visited the burger van and had a burger. Later on Matthew walked back to the residential unit and chilled out in his room and use his computer. Matthew then watched some television and used his computer. 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 Fenton / Matlock 04-07-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ53 WPD	Fenton	Matlock	Charter	Z Carz
YJ53 WPD	Matlock	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a trip on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room until dinnertime, using his computer and watching buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus EGZ 2534 going towards Hanley.

Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 in Fenton

We also saw Magnum DA08 BVW heading towards Longton.

Magnum DA08 BVW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 67643 on a #11 to Hanley. After spending a short while in his room, Matthew was going out for dinner. We went out and it was Z Carz Iveco minibus YJ53 WPD. We got on the bus and sat down. We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we ran under the railway bridge into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street. We followed the road around onto Anchor Road and we turned right onto Sutherland Road. We ran up to near the end and then we turned left onto Weston Coyney Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A520. We ran up to Cellarhead and then we turned right onto the A52. We ran through Kingsley and over the railway and through Cauldon up to Calton Moor. We continued to Ashbourne and continued Eastwards over to Matlock. We stopped in the town centre and we went into a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream when it was time to go back to Fenton we set off in Z Carz YJ52 WPD. We ran Westwards across to Ashbourne and then we got onto the Westbound A52. We travelled through Cauldon and Froghall. We ran to Cellarhead and then we turned left onto the A520. We ran down through Weston Coyney. At Meir we turned right onto A50 which we did to Heron Cross. We did the link road to City Road and then we ran towards Stoke. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watched buses. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley. For tea Matthew had shepherds pie followed by a Bakewell tart. After tea Matthew went out for a walk to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and left onto Christchurch Street and into the pub. Outside the pub we saw grey minibus OU17 BFL.

OU17 BFL in Fenton

Matthew we to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left into Temple Street. 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