Trip to Hanley / Alsager 20-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton, Victoria Place	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67655	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6A	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Albert Square	23	First Potteries
YN11 AHJ	Fenton	Alsager	Charter	Z Carz
YN11 AHJ	Alsager	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also uncle Bob's birthday. 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

Later on out of the window we saw Reeseheath College coach YN15 EKW. Matthew was going out on the bus. When it was time to go out we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We got up and got off the bus by Victoria Road. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67655 on a #6A 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. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67655 before it returned on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 67655 in Hanley

Once off the bus we set off on foot into town to do some shopping. We set off onto Lichfield Street and we turned right into Old Hall Street. We stopped at B&M to do some shopping. Once had finished there we walked onto Stafford Street and we went to Wilko's. Having done some shopping in there we went onto Tontine Street and we walked up to Tontine Square and stopped at Wright's Pies. We brought a Manchester Tart and a can of Coke. We walked around the corner into Fountain Square and we stopped for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast and a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating we we walked around the corner onto Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We saw First Potteries 67631 on a #3 to Crewe. Matthew went to the toilet and then we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva Midlands 3691 on a #164 to Market Drayton. A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67152 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 67152

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. Due to a diversion we turned right onto Station Road and left onto Stoke Road. After crossing the A500 we got onto the one-way system and we turned left onto Copeland Street. 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 Christchurch Street. We got up and got off the bus by the square. Once off the bus we walked back to the day centre. In the afternoon Matthew went out on Z Carz YN11 AHJ. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran onto the A52 and under the railway line before turning right onto the A500. We ran Northwards through Etruria and Longtport and we came off the A500 onto the Northbound A34. We ran up to Talke Pits and followed the A34 to the right. We passed through the West end of Kidsgrove and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Church Lawton and we joined the B5077 and we travelled Westwards into Alsager. We stopped at the Asda and Matthew did some shopping. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton in Z Carz YN11 AHJ. We set off onto the B5077 and we ran Eastwards through Church Lawton and forwards onto the A50. We turned left onto the A34 and we ran through Kidsgrove and Talke and turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke and we turned left onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we ran up into Fenton on City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 119 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had bacon sandwiches followed by a butterfly cake. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He also wrote Christmas cards out for his family and friends. Matthew 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 Crackley / Basford 04-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YE17 AHA	Fenton	Crackley	Charter	Destination Courtesy Travel
YE17 AHA	Crackley	Fenton	Charter	Destination Courtesy Travel

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was the first day of the new X1 Express Service to Manchester. Matthew was also going out for tea with mum and dad. 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. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. In the yard was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

A short while later we saw dud Harry Shaws TIL 6715. We walked 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 we went to Crackley. Transport for the day was Destination Courtesy Travel YE17 AHA. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we continued onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross. We turned right onto Grove Road and we went forwards onto Whieldon Road. We ran down under the railway line and the A500 and we joined the North bound A500. We ran through Stoke and up to Etruria where we turned left onto the A53. We ran through glorious Basford to Newcastle and we went around the one-way system onto the ring road. At the end of Ryecroft we turned right onto the A34 and up past the old First bus depot. We ran North Through Cross Heath and towards Parkhouse industrial estate. After the roundabout we turned left onto the pub car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a brie and bacon burger with chunky chips followed Lemon meringue pie. When we had finished eat we got back in Destination Courtesy YE17 AHA to return to Fenton. We came out of the car park and we went North up the A34. We turned right onto the Southbound A500 and we ran down through Longport and Etruria to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we joined City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to wait for us to arrive. We saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

We also saw Lucky Seven DE61 RUO going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven DE61 RUO in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 119 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67636 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67636 in Fenton

Finally we saw First Potteries 67631 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67631 in Fenton

A short while later we came to pick Matthew up to go out for tea. After spending some time getting ready we went out to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. We ran around the one-way system and we ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town and we turned right into Albert Street. At the traffic light we turned right onto A53 and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found mum who had saved us a table. I ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. The food arrived and Matthew had a burger and fries. He also helped us eating the some of the meat and sausage on our mixed grills. Whilst we ate we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #4 to Audley. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished eating we left the pub and went to the car. We turned left onto the A53 and ran through Basford down to Etruria where we saw The Travellers Choice coach FN63 PXB on a #333 to Blackpool. We turned left onto the A500 and we followed Reeseheath College YN15 ELU Southwards. We came of the A500 in stoke and we turned left onto City Road. An we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned left onto the private road on which the baths are situated and we dropped mum off outside the baths. We turned around and we ran back to City Road. We turned left and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew emptied his bin into a bin bag. had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Longton 27-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63172	Fenton, Victoria Place	Longton, Market Street	11	First Potteries
63097	Longton, stop C	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in Blurton and he was going to his day service. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. we set off through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive we saw Stanton's of Stoke minibus RUI 2486. We also saw Copeland's Tours MIB 797. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road we turned right onto Longton Hall Road and we headed up the hill onto the A50. We along the top level and we turned right onto Baths Road. Baths Road A50 We went past Tesco and we joined the Westbound A50. Near to the roundabout at Sideway. We went North up the A500 to Shelton. We went along Shelton New Road We turned left onto Etruscan Street and we stopped at the food van for breakfast. Matthew had a sausage and cheese sandwich and a bacon and cheese sandwich followed by a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we went back down Etruscan Road onto Shelton New Road we saw Lucky Seven RX60 CVO. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran down to Stoke. We came off the A500 we were overtaken Reeseheath College coach YN15 EKW onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 67632 on a #11 to Hanley. We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We returned to the residential unit. Matthew dropped of his things and then said goodbye to mum. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Around 10:00 we did Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and sat down. We ran onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre. Matthew walked to Aldi to do his weekly shopping. The walked along Christchurch Street and across City Road and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street We set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 236. We turned left off Victoria Road and towards the supermarket. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #6A to Hanley. We turned right onto Manor Street and walked to the end. Having crossed over City Road and we crossed over before turning right onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the Co-operative Food store and we picked up some oatcakes. We then walked round the corner back to the day centre, For dinner Matthew had a beans on toast followed by a cupcake. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. We then returned to the residential unit on foot. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs an chilled out in his room. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

Later on we went out on the bus. We set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and and we crossed over Christchurch Street where we saw Z Carz PO55 URU. We went through the alleyway onto the car park and we crossed over City Road. We walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's and we waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63172 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up City Road and forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the Bennett Precinct and onto the Strand we then walked through to Matalan to buy some clothing. Once we had finished shopping we walked down to Tesco Extra. In Tesco Matthew brought some more clothing. Once we had finished in Tesco we walked around the corner onto The Strand and on Market Street. We visited the Halifax bank and then we walked back onto The Strand to wait for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 63178 on a 6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Longton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #12A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 in Longton

A short while later we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right into Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked back to the residential unit. We set of around the corner onto City Road and we crossed over. We turned left into Christchurch Street and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For tea Matthew pasta and sauce followed by cake. Later on Matthew returned to his room to use his computer and watch television. He chilled out in his room listening to music. 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.