Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 21-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
37158	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
47519	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	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 for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked through onto City Road and we waited for a bus to stoke at the bus stop by the flats. Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus turning the corner. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63176 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 saw Aimee's YN54 NYP. 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. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street. We turned right onto High Street and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had a breakfast wrap. When he had finished we continued up the High Street and we visited the Roebuck Centre. Afterwards we walked along Ironmarket and down Castle Walk where a new shop is being fitted out. We re-joined High Street and we walked down to the roundabout. We walked up Barrack Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto George Street. We walked up George Street and we saw Aimee's GW55 SON in between runs on the #109.

Aimee's GW55 SON in Newcastle

Afterwards we walked back down George Street and over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We walked down Market Lane and we turned left onto Hassell Street and back to the bus statio. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37158 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34 where we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. we turned left. As we traveled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme VU63 LGL, West Midlands Ambulance YJ69 EBZ and First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Keele. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto College Road to re-join the normal route. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Lichfiled Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked along Parliament Row and we stopped at KFC. After using the facilities we walked along parliament Row and we visited McDonalds. Mathew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 47519 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Edwards Coaches BU18 OTK on a #528 to Haverfordwest. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right 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 onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. Later on we walked back to the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chill out. For tea Matthew had wile fillets pasta sauce new potatoes veg followed by of his millionaires shortbread. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we went for a walk. We set off onto City Road and we walked up to Victoria Square. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill through Fenton. We cut into the Industrial estate and we walked through int Eaton Park. We walked through the estate and out onto Dividy Road. We went to see the new link road that is going to be built. We walked back into Fenton and up Vitoria Road. We stopped at the pub and matthew had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished his drink we set off uet turned right into William Street and left into Fountain Street. We turned right onto City Road and we cut through into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. 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 Hanley / Leek 14-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63099	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, adj stop J1‎	6A	First Potteries
65004	Hanley BS	Leek BS	18	First Potteries
65004	Leek BS	Hanley BS	18	First Potteries
63175	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Leek on the bus. 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 63175 on #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street where we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Leek on the bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right. We walked 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 First Potteries 67631 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 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. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew walked into the bus station and went to the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus to Leek. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65004 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65004 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Leek before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto john Street and we ran down the hill to Bethesda Street. We ran past the museum and we ran forwards onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity street and at the top of the hill we turned left onto Stafford Street. We ran forwards onto Quadrant Road and we went across the ring road along Town Road. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and into Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran down the hill before turning left onto Berwick Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A53. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and then we ran out into open countryside. We climbed the hill into Longsdon and we ran down Ladderedge into the Churnet Valley. We ran up the hill into the town centre and we turned right into Leonard Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the shopping arcade onto the A53 and we turned right. We turned left onto Derby Street and we stopped at Wright's Pies. Matthew brought at sausage roll and a can of Coke. we set off down Derby Street and we turned right onto St Edwards Street. We turned right onto Stockwell Street and we followed the A523 to the town end of the A53. We walked back through the shopping arcade back to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 65004 on a #18 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65004 in Leek bus station

Also in the bus station was Aimee's YK07 BFX on #166 Leek town circular service.

Aimee's YK07 BFX in Leek bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Aimee's GW55 SON on a #451 school service. We set off out of the bus station onto the A523 and we turned left onto the A53 we saw D&G 38 in the New Turners colours running out of service. We ran down the hill out of town and own into the Churnet Valley before running up the hill through Ladderedge. We ran down the other side into Longsdon and we ran through open countryside for a mile or 2 before going into Endon. We ran down through Stockton Brook into Badderley Green. We continued South to Sneyd Green and we turned left into Berwick Road. We turned right onto Milton Road and we ran up the hill to the A5272. We turned left and we headed into Hanley. We entered town along Quadrant Road and we ran along Stafford Street and past the town hall into Bagnall Street. We ran into the bus station and then we got up and got of the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32639 in Hanley bus station

Also seen was D&G 41 on a #2 to Newcastle.

D&G 41 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #32 to Hanley. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted in Longton. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Uttoxeter Road and we turned right into Chadwick Street. We turned right onto Normacot Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. For tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. He went downstairs onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew also watched television in his room and then had a bath. Later on Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark.