Trip to Hanley / Bucknall 12-02-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
KE54 ARM	Fenton	Bucknall	Charter	Lucky Seven
KE54 ARM	Bucknall	Penkhull	Charter	Lucky Seven
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, stop J1	23	First Potteries
35949	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	36A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Shelton Care Group WF24 BCE. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We went to cafe in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the other side of Town We exited the ring road onto Town Road. The bus came in through Quadrant Road and forwards onto Stafford Street. We got out of the taxi When we walked along Stafford Street and We went into Della's cafe and as it was busy we went upstairs. For dinner Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished Matthew used the facilities before we left. We walked along Stafford Street and we continued past the town hall through to the bus station. When we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Lichfield Street and past the Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road past Adsa and the B&M. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. Once Matthew had finished shopping we returned to Bucknall it was Lucky Seven KE54 ARM.

Lucky Seven KE54 ARM in Fenton

We set off up Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We went around the ring-road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we ran forwards onto the A52. We stopped at the shop and we went inside. Matthew went in a brought a sausages cheese oatcakes to take away. A few mninutes later the bus appeared. It was Lucky Seven KE54 ARM. We got on the bus and we set off up the A52. At Limekiln Light we followed the A52 to the left. At Joiners Square and we saw Autocabs SY67 WLC. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto City Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we turned right onto Chamberlain Avenue. We stopped for a short while and Matthew had a sausages cheese oatcakes washed down with a can of coke followed a couple of slices of Victoria sponge. we returned to Fenton. We got in the car and we set off onto Chamberlain Avenue and we turned left London Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system onto Campbell Place and we ran forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we veered left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran to the end before turning left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses before going out later on. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car BF24 YDS parked up.

Afford rent-a-car BF24 YDS in Fenton

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along Bagnall Street and Old Hall Street anbd we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Old Hall Street past the site of the old bus station which has now been almost completely demolished. We turned the corner onto and we walked up McDonalds and we had tea. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once We walked along Parliament Row and we walked onto Town Road. We walked up Quadrant Road and into the new leisure complex. As we passed the car park on the Bryan Street. In the cinema went to the toilet and afterwards had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Dog Man at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street onto Stafford Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street We headed into the bus station. We waited for a taxi back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35949 on a #36A to Meir.

First Potteries 35949 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street. We crossed over City Road and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. Matthew spent time 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 Congleton / Stoke 01-11-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
112	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	1A	D&G
67153	Stoke, adj stop X	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
KE54 ARM	Fenton	Trentham Gardens	Charter	Lucky Seven
PO60 YGU	Trentham Gardens	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was going out on the bus and he was also going to Trentham Gardens to see the fireworks. 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 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to 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 Congleton on Shelton Care GRoup DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout and we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. when we got to Hanley we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We ran to the end and we joined Etruria Road. At Festival Park we joined the Westbound A53. We ran up to Etruria and we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 at Talke and we ran Northwards up the A34. We continued through Scholar Green and into Congleton. We ran to the north of the town centre and we turned right onto the A54. We ran into the town centre and we turned left onto Worrall Street. We parked up and we went into the leisure centre, which has recently had a major refurbishment. After using the toilet Matthew went to see the new soft play area. When we had finished we returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Worall Street and we turned left onto the A54. We ran up the hill out of the town centre and we turned left onto the A34. We ran Southwards through Scholar Green and Talke and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop washed down with a can of Coke. After dinner Matthew child out in his room and watched buses from the window. We saw Lucky Seven DK11 BVX going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven DK11 BVX in Fenton

Matthew changed the batteries in his camera. we went downstairs out for a walk before tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left into Baker Street and we saw Z Carz KE03 JXC. We continued onto Glebedale Road and we went to the doctors. We returned to the residential unit along Baker Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went downstairs out for tea. We went out and we cut through onto City Road. We waited for a bus towards Stoke. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 112 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. We walked to the one stop shop and Matthew visited the library. Matthew went to the toilet. After going to the one stop shop we set off onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 37158 in Stoke

We walked up Church Street and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley. After we had finished we set off onto Church Street. We saw Go Goodwins C1 ECB heading towards Newcastle.

Go Goodwins C1 ECB in Stoke

We continued along Church Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down at the back of the bus. We set off along Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set off along Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew went to Trentham to watch the fireworks. We went downstairs to wait for the taxi. Transport for the trip was Lucky Seven KE54 ARM. We got on the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road to the left onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and then turned right onto Church Road. At the light we turned right onto the A5035 We continued over the railway line into Trentham and we ran to the end of the A5035. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran into Trentham Gardens. Once in the garden Matthew stood with the crown to wait for the fireworks display. Whilst he wait Matthew drank a bottle of orange Fanta. After the fireworks had finished Matthew returned to Fenton in Lucky Seven PO60 YGU. We got in the taxi and we set off onto the Northbound A34. At Hanford roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran through Sideway and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew returned to his room to chill out. He watched 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 Wroughton / Hanley 12-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Wroughton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Wroughton	Swindon	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Swindon	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67158	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67662	Hanley BS	Fenton, Duke Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Studley Grange Craft Village which has a wealth of arts and crafts for all the family to try out and it is open today from 10am to 4pm. Try your hand at making a dolls house, add a little glitter to your life at Sparkle Dreams or have fun creating with Bricks ‘n’ Pieces. gran there is quilting or ceramics to try and for the tots there is a soft play area. The play area is ideal for children aged up to eight years, it features a fun-packed indoor adventure play area, an exciting range of animal themed, safe soft climbing frames, slides and dens form the main makeover. Train buffs can enjoy the Western Railways and dad can learn to snap the perfect family portrait with Ferris while all the family can get stuck into to some cake creations for tea. For more details visit. 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

He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw Lucky Seven KE54 ARM.

Lucky Seven KE54 ARM in Fenton

A short while later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We went downstairs and transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We ran onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill into Stoke and under the railway line onto the A52. We turned left onto Southbound A500 and then we headed South on the M6. We ran through Stafforshire into the West Midlands and at junction 8 we joined the Southbound M5. We ran a further 50 miles Southwards through Worcestershire and Gloucestershire and at junction 11A we joined the Southbound A417. We ran for around 10 miles just to the East of Cirencester and we ran forwards onto the A419. We continued for around another 10 miles and we joined the M4 at junction 15. We ran Westwards for a few miles and we came off at junction 16. We headed South down the B4005 for a short distance and we turned right onto the craft village. We parked up and Matthew went to the toilet. Whilst in the village Matthew had a cake. Afterwards he spent time in the craft section. When we had finished we headed into Swindon on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off out of the village and we turned left onto the B4005. We crossed over the M4 and we ran forwards onto the A3102. On the edge of town we ran forwards onto B4006 and we continued around the North side of town. We ran forwards onto the B4289 and we crossed over the railway into the town centre. We parked up and we saw Stagecoach West 15348 on a #55 to Chippenham. We walked into the town centre and Matthew went to McDonalds. Matthew used the toilets and afterwards had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the the minibus. We returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off Northwards and we crossed over the railway line. We ran Eastwards up the B4289. We ran forwards onto the A4311 and we ran Northwards up to the A419. We continued to the East of Cirencester and forwards onto the A417. We continued for around another 1o miles and we joined the Northbound M5 at junction 11A. We continued North on the M5 through Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. We ran into the WEst Midlands and joined the Northbound M6 near to Bescot. We headed North through the West Midlands and Staffordshire and we came off the M6 at junction 15. We ran Northwards up the A500 to Sideway and then onto 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. We went downstairs and we went onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station 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. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street we walked through Tontine Square and onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a hot dog and Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Bumble at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street aonto Stafford Street we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #7A to Biddulph. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67662 on a #6 to Meir Square.

First Potteries 67662 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. We ran forwards onto King Street we got up and got off the bus at the Duke Street stop. Once off the bus we set off on foot along King Street onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Birches Head 04-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
WJ12 NKX	Fenton	Clayton	Charter	Intercity
WJ12 NKX	Clayton	Fenton	Charter	Intercity
KE54 ARM	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Lucky Seven
SJ03 ETU	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day 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 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Christchurch Street and past the square to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage rolls followed by a toffee yoghurt. In the afternoon Matthew went on Intercity WJ12 NKX to the pub in Clayton. we set off onto City Road and we ran down the hill to the A52. We went past the railway station and at Joiners square we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At the top off the hill we joined the clockwise ring Road and we ran around to Etruria Road. We ran onto the A53 along Festival Way and Forge Lane and we crossed over the A500 at Etruria. We continued into Basford and we saw Z Carz minibus LV10 OTM. We ran down to the one-way system and into Newcastle down Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw First Potteries 66845 on #4 to Audley. At the roundabout we ran onto the A519 and we travelled South for around 1/2 mile before turning right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew then went to the soft play area. When it was time to go we travelled back to Fenton in Intercity WJ12 NKX. We set off onto the A519 and we ran down into Newcastle. We ran up Barracks Road past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran up the A53 around the on-way system and we went onto the A52 up George Street. At Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We Crossed over the A500 and we turned right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke and we came ioff the A500 onto city Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to the residential unit. Matthew went to the room to watch buses whilst he waited to have tea. Tea was chicken nuggets and beans followed by Chocolate cake and custard. Matthew then went to his room whilst he waited to go out. Matthew then had a visit from Grandad and Grandma, who brought and set up a new monitor for Matthew so Matthew could watch television and use the computer at the same time. They also brought him a small can of Irn Bru. After around 30 minutes Grandma & Grandad went home. we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 113 on 'The Orange ONE' service to Newcastle.

D&G 113 in Fenton

We saw Magnum minibus DX57 LMJ across the road going towards Stoke.

Magnum DX57 LMJ in Fenton

When it was time to out Matthew went in Lucky Seven KE54 ARM. We set off onto City Road and we ran down the hill turning right onto the A52. We ran through Joiners square to Bucknall and we then continued forwards onto the A5009. We ran North through Abbey Hulton and we turned left onto Birches Head Road and to our destination. Matthew had a drink of Coke and went to the toilet as well doing some dancing. When it was time to go we returned to Fenton on Lucky Seven SJ03 ETU. We set off onto Birches Head roan and we turned right onto the A5009. At Bucknall we went forwards onto the A52 an we ran up to Joiners Square. We turned right onto Victoria Road and at the top we turned sharp left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto Gimson Street. We then crossed Christchurch Street. When Matthew returned to the residential unit and went to his room. Matthew then had a bath and then chilled out in his room. For supper Matthew had some toast and orange juice. Matthew then chilled out on his computer and watching television until 23:00... Mark.