Trip to Hanley / Basford 22-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63175	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
65729	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Adrian Street	6	First Potteries
LK13 CYZ	Fenton	Tunstall	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
LK13 CYZ	Tunstall	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 out on the bus to Hanley. 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 63099 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Global Travel BIG 9854.

Global Travel BIG 9854 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 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 and Matthew used the toilet. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we went forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square and into the Intu Potteries shopping centre. Matthew went to Primark and did some shopping. Once we had finshed in the shopping centre we walked along Parliament Row and we went to McDonalds. Matthew had a big tasty burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked onto old Hall Street and we turned left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We went to the stops outside the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65729 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 65729 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road and we walked down William Street and onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. We went to Tunstall on Stanton's of Stoke LK13 CYZ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We joined the A52 and we went under the railway line and over the A500. We got onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Stoke and Etruria up to Porthill roundabout. We ran up to Trubshaw Cross and we veered left onto Brownhills Road. We followed the road around onto Williamson Street and we turned left onto Scotia Road. We turned right onto Queens Avenue and we stopped at the Park. We returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke LK13 CYZ. We set off up Queen's Avenue and we turned left onto Scotia Road. We turned right onto Williamson Street and left onto Brownhills Road. At Trubshaw cross ed we ran forwards onto the A5271 and we went down to Porthill Roundabout. We got onto the Southbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria to Stoke. We came of the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we got off the bus before we went back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. We saw Mencap EK03 GXH heading towards Longton.

Mencap EK03 GXH in Fenton

We went to Basford. We went down to the car and we set off onto Temple Street. 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. 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 turned right onto the A53. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a burger and chips followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, washed down with a glass of Coke. Highlight's of the bus sightings include Global Travel BIG 9854 going towards Etruria and First Potteries 67639 on a #4 to Hanley. After we had finished Matthew visited the toilet again. We returned to the car and we travelled back to Fenton. We turned left onto the A53 and we ran Eastwards Etruria. We joined the Northbound A500 and we came off at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We climbed the hill 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 Abbey Hulton / Birches Head 29-03-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Abbey Hulton	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. 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 43876 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we saw Intercity WF07 FFG on Gimson Street.

Intercity WF07 FFG in Fenton

Albert Square where we saw blue minibus DE02 WKT parked up outside the old Court building. We continued to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went trampolining in Abbey Hulton on 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 Joiner Square. At the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and left again onto The Parkway. We ran down Mawson Grove and left onto A52. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran North to Bucknall and we went straight on at the lights onto the A5009. We ran under the old railway line to Leek and into Abbey Hulton. We turned right onto Abbots Road and we ran up to the sports centre. Outside the sports centre we saw blue minibus YX60 RHU.

YX60 RHU in Abbey Hulton

Matthew had a session on the trampoline and then he went to the toilet before having a drink of Coke. When it was time to return to Fenton we got aboard When it was time to go back we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the return journey. We set off onto Abbots Road and left onto Leek Road. 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 left onto Lichfield Street. We turned right onto Regent Road and we stopped for a short while. and we turned left onto the Parkway. We continued onto Ridgeway Road and then we turned left onto Boughey Road. We joined the A52 and we ran close to the railway station and towards Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew took another picture of Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX before he returned to the residential unit.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use the computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 614 going towards Longton.

Copeland's Tours MIB 614 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 116 in Fenton

Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU dropping off another service user.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Fenton

For tea Matthew chips and beans followed by a slice of iced coconut cake. Matthew went on his computer for a while and then he went out to the disco in 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 Strathmore EU16 EKY parked up.

Strathmore EU16 EKY in Birches Head

Also seen at the disco was Mencap EK03 GXH.

Mencap EK03 GXH in Birches Head

Afterwards we saw City Cabs YX61 VVO parked up outside the disco.

City Cabs YX61 VVO in Birches Head

Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. It was a birthday party. Matthew danced 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 turned left onto 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 Joiners Square / Trent Vale 04-11-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67632	Blurton, opp Ladybank Grove	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had a sausage sandwich and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn lane and right again into Pacific Drive. After we picked up another service user we headed back onto New Inn Lane and then onto the A5035. We turned left at Church Road and then we went Forwards onto Blurton Road through Blurton and across the A50. We went through Heron Cross and onto Heron Street. Having crossed the railway line we went forwards onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew made a chocolate cheesecake. For dinner Matthew walked to KFC. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto KFC. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we got a Intercity taxi to the pub. We set off ono the roundabout and turned left onto City Road. We turned right into Fountain Street and we followed the road around onto William Street. We turned right onto Manor street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill through Fenton to Joiners Square. We wen straight across onto Lichfield street and to our destination. When we got to the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included Scraggs Buses YJ59 GHH on a #50 to Hanley, First Potteries 63098 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and grey minibus PO16 WCD. Matthew listened to the Jukebox with tracks including a Steps song. When it was time to go we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU for the return journey. We set off onto Palmerston Road and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we then turned right onto Warrington Road before re-joining the A52. We ran towards stoke passing near to the railway station. We continued along the A52 alongside the railway line and at the roundabout we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street. We then turned right onto Christchurch Street and we stopped briefly at the day centre. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we went through to Heron Cross. We traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road and we went forwards onto Church Road. At the end we went right onto the A5035. We crossed the railway into Trentham and then right into New Inn Lane. We saw St Dominics Academy minibus YS65 EYT parked up by the Trentham Hotel. After dropping of a service user we got back onto the A5035 and we ran into Blurton. We got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. Today we decided we were going to try to travel to the pub via Stoke, so we set off onto Beaconsfield Drive. The bus to Stoke was due at 16:31. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 67601 on the #22 that we would usually do, running a few minutes late.

First Potteries 67601 in Blurton

A minute or to later we saw First Potteries 67632 on a #22 to Longton. In the meantime 10 minutes had passed and we hadn't seen a bus go towards Newstead, so the bus to Stoke was going to be at least another 10 minutes. At 17:05, 34 minutes after we should have caught to bus to Stoke, we decided to abandon the Stoke move and go direct catching the #22 to Trent Vale which we knew would be First Potteries 67632 and would only be running a few minutes late. We crossed over the road to the stop opposite and we we saw Mencap minibus EK03 GXH go past. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67632 on the #22 to Newcastle, complete with poppy on the front.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Harpfield Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Beaconsfield and we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We followed the road around onto Magdalen Road and at the end we turned right onto the A5035. On the way up to the railway museum we passed First Potteries 53122 on a #22 to Longton and First Class Travel RO62 LTU. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw silver patient tranfer minibus SF16 EPP. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We went past the main in Space and we climbed the hill and we A2B Airport WF11 MOA outside the Co-operative food store. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left Church Lane and we ran down the hill and joined the A34. As we joined the A34 we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #101 to Hanley and Anytime Airports PE11 RXA at the petrol station. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 42552 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We were then passed by ABC Supreme NUI 1582 which was heading towards the hospital. We turned right into Harpfields Road. We got up and got off the bus and we walked back onto the A34 where we saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FFD. behind this was First Potteries 65042 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65042 in Trent Vale

We got to the pub and mum was already inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 37160 on a #22 service to Longton and D&G Bus 142 running Southwards not in service towards the depot. When it was time to go we got in the car to go home and we went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500 and ran North. We continued up to Sideway and at the roundabout we saw Lucky Seven SH57 NHU go past us. We turned right onto the A50 where we saw Phil Smith's Travel minibus HN62 FMJ. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross dropping down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran back up to Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive where we saw First Potteries 41495 on a #22 to Longton. We got home around 18:45. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we sorted things out. Later on we had a slice of Matthew's chocolate cheescake. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark