Trip to Longton / Hanley 06-12-2018

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on Matthew was going to his Christmas party. It was also the opening date for Lidl's HUGE new Stoke-on-Trent store and shoppers will be able to pick up these bargains. 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. 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 we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Longton. We went outside and we got in a car. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We went past KFC and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We turned left at the roundabout and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Longton and we ran along the high level A50 and we turned right onto the A5035 and into the supermarket. Matthew went into the supermarket and brought his weekly shopping. Once we had finished we set off onto te A5035 and we joined the high level A50. We went onto the A50 proper ans we came off at Heron Cross. We turned right onto the A50 link road and left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell tart. In the morning Matthew went to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left and walked past KFC and 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 Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street. Back at the house Mathew had some toast and then chilled out in his room on his computer. We saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 133 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 133 in Fenton

A while later we saw Lucky Seven P400 CSH heading towards Longton.

Lucky Seven P400 CSH in Fenton

For tea Matthew had ham and sandwiches followed by toffee yoghurt. Later on got ready for his Chrsitmas party. He put on his new jeans and his new Christmas shirt. Later on when it was time to go Matthew went downstairs to get on a bus. Transport for the journey to Hanley was 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. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. At the top of the hill we turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Broad Street. We turned right onto Broad Street and we followed the one-way system onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and left onto Foundry Street and to our destination. we got off the bus and we went into the party venue. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a drink of Coke. Matthew had some party food including some egg sandwiches and some cake. After Matthew had eaten he spent to night socialising with friends and dancing. When it was time to go Matthew went outside to wait for the bus to be brought around. Whilst we waited we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV which stopped to pick up some of his friends.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV in Hanley

A few minutes later another minibus appeared and it was Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB in Fenton

We walked down Foundry Street and around the corner into Trinity Street. We walked onto Marsh Street and we got into the transport for the journey home Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran down Etruria Road and we joined the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran around to by the bus station and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we went straight across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right into Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street and we turned right into City Road. We turned left into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street. When we got back to the residential unit we went upstairs. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use 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 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 Newcastle / Joiners Square 08-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67636	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. There had been some snowfall overnight. Matthew was going to Grandma'a house, Blurton and to the day centre Christmas party later. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting to go to the day centre. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew out in a car. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours white coach MIB 302. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto LIchfield Street and we ran up to the ring road. We went around town anti-clockwise and we ran onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued through town onto Scotia Road. We turned left onto Williamson Street and at the end we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued through town through Goldenhill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot and we saw M132 PRA. We continued North to Holmes Chapel and we saw Stanway's VAZ 4815. We continued Northwards to Knutsford and we saw Howards Travel SN65 OHJ on a #27 to Macclesfield. We travelled Westwards along the A5033 and we joined the Westbound A556. At Deavenha, we went Southwards down the A533 to Middlewich. We travelled though town and we went Southwards down the A530 to the edge of Crewe. We ran into town along the A534 and we passed the railway station and turned right onto the A532. We stopped at the pub for dinner and Matthew had a Mixed Grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Lemon Meringue Pie. When we had finished we went back to Fenton. We ran Southwards down the A532 and we continue onto David Whitby Way. M6 motorway, We Joined the eastbound A500 and we ran under the M6. We continued Southwards to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turn right onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. and back to the respite. We went upstairs to get ready to go back to Blurton. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV in Fenton

We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS outside the OSSMA. We got back to the house around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Vimto. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. A few minutes later the bus came around the corner. At the same time we also saw First Potteries 67631 on a #22 to Longton. Our bus approached and we saw it was First Potteries 67636 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. and as we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Trentham. We passed Stanton's of Stoke minibus BT66 TZK and First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to Hanley. We turned right into New Inn Lane and and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we saw Hanford Manor SV09 ZYH. We joined the A34 and we headed into Trent Vale, passing First Ptteries 67151 on a #21 to Trentham Gardens, 65036 on a #101 to Stafford and First Potteries 32630 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed Newcastle School HX66 AUR and D&G Bus 36 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HN16 YUJ. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus it was snowing heavily and Matthew seemed keen to get into the warmth at Grandma's house. We crossed over A34 and we headed up the hill to Grandma's House. Mum was working this evening so it was just Grandma and Grandad at the house this evening. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used the computer. As Matthew was going to party later we didn't want to feed him up to much. Later on Matthew had a slice of cake with Bailey's in it which we weren't sure if he would eat, bu he really liked it! Matthew got change ready for the party and Grandad took us to Joiners Square in his car. We set off down Victoria Street and we turned left into Legge Street where we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto Occupation Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the end we turned right onto West Street. We turned left onto Marsh Parade. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. We caught up with D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir and First Potteries 41498 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went around the one way system and we ran onto onto Glebe Street. We ran under the railway line and back onto the A52. We ran up to Joiners Square and we crossed over the A50 before turning right into Kempthorne Road. We tuned right onto Stuart Road and we continued up to the Community Centre. At the community centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB in Joiners Square

We also saw City Cabs BT57 FSN.

City Cabs BT57 FSN in Joiners Square

Matthew went to the party and had his picture taken. He also went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and some party food followed by jelly and cheescake. Later on Matthew spent a couple of hour partying and dancing with the staff and other service users. Later on I came to pick him up in my own car. Outside the community centre we saw Intercity WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Joiners Square

We also saw white minibus BK57 BJJ.

BK57 BJJ in Joiners Square

We set off out of the community centre and we turned left onto Austin Street. We turned left onto the A52 and we turned left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 22:00. We chilled out on the computer writing e-mails and writing the Blog. Mum got back from work around 23:40 and we continued working on the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 01:00... Mark