Trip to Hanley / Meir 30-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67632	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Raglan Walk	23A	First Potteries
LS58 EYB	Fenton	Meir	Charter	Premier Travel
LS58 EYB	Meir	Fenton	Charter	Premier Travel

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We stood at the bus stop to wait for a bus towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67632 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67632 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. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a Chicken burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Tontine Street and onto Percy Street. We crossed over Stafford Street anot Piccadilly and we veered right into Brunswick Street. We crossed over Marsh Street into Clough Street and we went to the end and into Tesco. In Tesco Matthew did his weekly shop. Once we had done the shopping we set off onto the ring road on foot and we crossed over Broad Street. We had a brief stop at ther unconventional menagerie to loom at the animals and then we continued to walk around the ring road until we came to the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 65037 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65037 in Hanley bus station

We also saw First Potteries 42553 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel.

First Potteries 42553 in Hanley bus station

Matthew went tot the toilet and then they waited for a bus back to Fenton. When the bus appeared it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23A to Newstead.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 67643 on an #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67154 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67154

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station where we saw taxi minibus AX66 AXY in the railway station car park.

AX66 AXY in Stoke

We continued along Station Road before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We set off on foot up Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Later on Matthew went out for tea in Meir. Transport for the trip was aboard Premier Travel LS58 EYB. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran towards Longton and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran fast through Longton to Normacot where we came off the A50. After we crossed over the A50 we ran along Upper Normacot Road and turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We continued onto Meir Road and we went past the Premier Travel depot and we continued up to Grosvenor Road. We continued onto Waterhead Road and at the end we turned left onto the A520. We turned into KFC and we stopped for tea. Matthew went to the toilet and then they ordered some food. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. We sat in the window and we watched the traffic on the roundabout. Once we had finished eating we returned to Fenton on Premnier Travel LS58 EYB. We set off onto the A520 and at th roundabout we joined the Westbound A50. We ran fast through Normacot and Longton to Heron Cross where we came off the A50. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around to the left onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. 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 / Smallthorne 09-10-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63171	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6	First Potteries
63179	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his 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 43876 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43876 in Fenton

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 to the day centre. At the day centre. In the morning we went on the bus to Hanley. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63171 on a #6 to Hanley. 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. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street we saw Premier Travel minibus LS58 EYB. We continued onto Tontine Street and through Tontine Square to Primark where Matthew went clothes shopping. When we had finished we walked along Parliament Row to Pounland. Matthew brought a can of 2 cans of Pepsi. Matthew then visited Pound Bakery an brought Iced Fairy Cakes to take back to the residential unit. We walked back to the bus station and then we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 63179 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. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell Tart. in the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. When it was time to return to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and us his computer. We saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

We also saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in the yard below.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

As mum was working this evening I brought uncle Dave along to help take Matthew out for tea. Once Matthew was ready we went down to the car and we went onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We went across City Road onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise and we ran around to Town Road. We ran out of town and we joined the A5272. We were stuck there for quite a while as there were roadwork neat to the bridge over the A53. After we passed the road works we ran up to Smallthorne and we turned left onto Sneyd Hill and we saw 2 unidentified red minibuses. We went down the hill and we stopped at the cafe. We went inside and found a table and we ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast which we washed down with a small bottle of Coke. He also helped uncle Dave by eating a couple of rounds of chips sandwiches off uncle Daves plate. Whilst we at we saw Richard Taylor Travel Y10 RTT going towards Cobridge. When we had finished eating uncle Dave escorted Matthew to the toilets and I paid for the food. We returned to the car and we decided to go back a different way to try and avoid the traffic. We ran towards Cobridge and at the crossroad we turned left onto North Road and then left onto the Northbound A53. We ran down into the Chatterly Valley and we ran up the hill and turned right into Newford Crescent. We turned right into Maunders Road and right into Foxley Lane. We turned left onto Redhills Road and we went over the canal. We ran to the end and we turned left onto Birches Head Road. We turned right onto the A5009 and we ran Southwards through Abbey Hulton. At Bucknall we continued straight onto the A52 and we ran through Joiners Square towards Stoke. We passed nearby Stoke railway station. We continued along the A52 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and we did some of the Blog before we said goodbye. Matthew continued to chill out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath. He had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 16-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LS58 EYB	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Premier Travel
LS58 EYB	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Premier Travel

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. 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 67633 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67633 in Fenton

Around 09:00 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 for a walk. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street. We turned left onto Watkins Street and at the end we turned left onto Crawford Street. At the end we turned left onto Clifton Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw D&G Bus 109 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 109 in Fenton

We turned right onto Gimson Street and we crossed over the square and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming. We set off on foot across the car park onto City Road. We walked down the road and over the old railway line to Leek. We turned right into the private road and we walked down to the baths. we saw Copelands Tours MIB 118.

Copelands Tours MIB 118 in Fenton

Matthew had a swimming session and afterwards we came out and we saw silver minibus YB14 HDG.

YB14 HDG in Fenton

We then had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle on Premier Travel minibus LS58 EYB. We set off down City Road and we continued down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the a500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit on Premier Travel minibus LS58 EYB. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke where we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #21 to Hanley. We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Keele. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chiil out on hs computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 32648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Fenton

Matthew them chilled out in his room listening to music on his computer. 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 / Trent Vale 28-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67649	Magdalen Road, Blurton	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 was also returning to Blurton for the weekend. 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 67152 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning Matthew watched a DVD. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. In the afternoon Matthew went for a walk. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and right again onto Masterson Street. We walked to the end and we turned right onto Christchurch Street again.Matthew went into the pub and then went to the toilet. He also had a glass of Coke. When it was time to go we set off along Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. At the day centre Matthew ate a slice of Cake. 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. Mum was waiting at the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

Matthew got his batteries and bus pass and went down to the car. This was the first time that Matthew had been in the 'new' car. We set off onto Temple Street and on to Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed the road onto Heron Street. After crossing through the traffic lights we went over the A50 we saw Lightning Travel W2 DLT. We continued into Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and left onto Finstock Avenue. We stopped at Finstock Avenue to pick up some supplies for next week. We returned to the car and and we ran Finstock Avenue. and we saw Z Carz LV52 TZY. Matthew got home around 15:20. Matthew had toast and a can of Fanta orange. Today we went to catch the 16:26 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. As we hadn't seen any of the buses earlier we did not know what bus to expect. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn the corner and it was First Potteries 67649 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67649 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw First Potteries 67638 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 67152 on #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65034 on the #101 to Stafford. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67649 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67649 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we walked back onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65041 in Trent Vale

We continued along the A34 and we stopped outside the bus. We turned to see First Potteries 67603 on the final #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67603 in Trent Vale

We sat outside the pub and we waited for a short while for mum to arrive. When mum arrived we went inside the pub. 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 65042 on a #101 to Hanley. ABC Supreme KX13 DXL on a Southbound hospital shuttle and Stanton's of Stoke 3093 RU going Northwards. We also saw Premier Travel blue minibus LS58 EYB going Southwards. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave where we saw white minibus DU64 RXA. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:15. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark