Trip to Crewe / Lightwood 28-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
WJ12 GNY	Fenton	Crewe	Charter	Autocabs
WJ12 GNY	Crewe	Fenton	Charter	Autocabs
SF08 BVH	Fenton	Lightwood	Charter	Intercity
SF08 BVH	Lightwood	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out to Crewe and Lightwood later on. 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 First Potteries 42554 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 Intercity WF07 FFG.

Intercity WF07 FFG in Fenton

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 Matthew went to JTF on foot. We set off onto Glebedale Road and left onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned right and walked past KFC and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 229.

Copeland's Tours MIB 229 in Fenton

We carried on into JTF. Matthew went upstairs to the cafe and had toast and a drink of Coke. Once we had finished in JTF we continued to Crewe on Autocabs WJ12 GNY. We set off out of the car park and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line. We joined the Northbound A500 and we continued past the M6 and to the Southern edge of Crewe. We turned right onto David Whitby Way and then left onto the A532. Before we got to the railway station we stopped at the new pub Brocklebank. Matthew went to the toilet and then Matthew had a Mixed Grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Lemon Meringue Pie. when we had finished eating we returned to Fenton We set off onto the A532 and we ran Eastwards along to the next roundabout. We ran Southwards down David Whitby Way and we turned left onto the Eastbound A500. We ran under the M6 and A34 and we continued Southwards into Stoke. We left the A500 onto the A52 and we ran under the railway line and onto City Road. we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use his conputer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Roseville MF06 KLL stopped on the road opposite.

Roseville MF06 KLL in Fenton

The snow was really coming down heavily now. We saw Masons Mercedes minibus AIG 9792 going towards Longton.

Masons AIG 9792 in Fenton

For tea Matthew went out to the New Florence on Lucky Seven minibus PK09 JFX. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We ran up City Road and onto King Street before passing under the railway line into Longton. We ran along Market Street and we turned right onto Commerce Street before crossing over the A50 and onto Lightwood Road. We ran out of town and we crossed the roundabout before turning right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had an all-day breakfast and a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had cake. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we returned in Lucky Seven minibus PK09 JFX. We set off along Lightwood Road and we ran into Longton before going along the high level A50. We got onto the main carriage way for a short while and we came off onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. 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 Sneyd Green / Trent Vale 26-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63179	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
SF08 BVH	Hanley	Central Forest Park	Charter	Intercity
63172	Hanley BS	Fenton, opp Victoria Square	6	First Potteries
67648	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trent Vale, opp Chubb Way	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Blurton later. We found out that all of the newer First Potteries Solo's, with the exception of 53155 had moved to First Cymru in South Wales. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. 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 had some sun cream on as he was going out in the hot sun for the day. We were going to Central Forest Park via bus and taxi. We set off onto foot onto Glebedale Road and and we crossed over City Road. We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus. Whilst we waited for the next First Potteries bus we saw Scraggs YJ59 GHH on a #50 to Hanley.

Scraggs YJ59 GHH in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63179 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 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 Victoria Road and down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and at the top of the hill we crossed over the roundabout and we stopped at the bus stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street onto Tontine Street. We stopped at the pound bakery and Matthew had small bottle of Pepsi. We then walked back down Tontine Street and onto Lichfield Street. We waited for a taxi and when it appeared it was Intercity SF08 BVH. We got on and we booked to Central Forest Park. We set off down Lichfield Street and we went anti-clockwise around the ring road to Town Road. We ran out of Hanley and onto the A5272. We continued North for a short while and we turned into the park. At the park Matthew had an ice cream. After we had finished at the park we returned to Hanley in an Intercity taxi. We set off Southwards down the A5272 and forwards onto Town Road. We crossed over the ring road and we continued as far as the Intu Potteries shopping centre where we got out. We walked down onto Trinity Street and we stopped at the Opticians as Matthew had an appointment for an eye test. After Matthew had his eye test we walked through the Piccadilly Arcade and across the road onto Cheapside. We walked past the town hall onto Bagnall Street. We walked around the bus station and we saw First Potteries 63172 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63172 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 into Glebedale Road. When we got back to the day centre Matthew and the other service user had a barbecue. Matthew ate some sausages and drank some Pepsi cola. We saw Blackfriars minibus EU55 KVZ.

Blackfriars EU55 KVZ in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in the grounds of the day centre until it was time to return to the residential unit. We set off onto foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out whilst he waited for me to come and pick him up. We saw First Potteries 42553 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42553 in Fenton

We also saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783 going towards Stoke.

Copelands Tours MIB 783 in Fenton

A few minutes later I turned up and we packed a few things into his bag to take home. We also saw Copeland's Tours MIB 236 going towards Stoke.

Copelands Tours MIB 236 in Fenton

We said goodbye to the staff and we got in the car. We ran onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we followed this around onto Heron Street. We ran through heron Cross and over the A50 and we saw Lightning Travel W2 DLT. We continued along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive we got home around 15:00. Whilst we waited to go out Matthew had a glass of orangeade. 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.Whilst we waited for our bus we saw First Potteries 67604 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67604 in Blurton

A few minutes later, as expected and on time we saw First Potteries 67648 turned the corner.

First Potteries 67648 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 Autocabs SH09 OMR at the petrol station. 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 67155 on #21A to Trentham Gardens. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 42552 on the #21 to Trentham. 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 67648 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67648 in Trent Vale

We walked back onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 67637 on the final #22 turn to Longton.

First Potteries 67637 in Trent Vale

We continued along the road to the pub and we sat on the wall to wait for mum to arrive. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65038 in Trent Vale

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 ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ going Northwards. 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 where we saw Coastal Coaches PO14 ATF. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. 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 00:30... Mark

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 03-06-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Fenton, MacDonalds	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton, Madonalds	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
WJ12 NKX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Intercity
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67638	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 got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a giant crumpet and orange juice for breakfast. As it is Matthew's birthday at the weekend, Matthew took a birthday cake in. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Blurton

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5035. We turned right and crossed the railway line into Trentham. We went right into New Inn Lane and we picked up another service user before returning on to New Inn Lane. We rejoined the A5035 and we ran over the railway into Blurton before turning left into Church Road. We ran down through Blurton along Blurton Road and we crossed the A50 and into Heron Cross. We went straight onto Heron Street and over the railway line into Fenton. We headed straight onto Glebedale Road and reached our destination. Once at the day centre. In the morning Matthew spent his time on the computer and they had a small party and everyone ate some birthday cake. For dinner we went to MacDonalds. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. 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 MacDonalds. In Macdonalds Matthew used the toilet and then had a burger and fries with a cup of Coke. When it was time to go they returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We got back on the minibus and we ran up Victoria Road and then sharp left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the afternoon Matthew was going to the pub. For a treat we arranged for him to travel on a taxi minibus. It turned up and it was Intercity minibus WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Fenton

We got on the bus and we sat down. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we went straight across City Road onto Fountain Street. We followed the road around to the left onto William Street and at the end we turned right onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street and to our destinations. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Joiners Square

We also saw Intercity minibus SF08 BVH heading towards Hanley.

Intercity SF08 BVH in Joiners Square

Matthew continued to party hard and listen to the jukebox with songs such as Achy Breaky Heart by Bully Ray Cyrus. When it was time to go home we climbed aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmeston Street and at the end we turned left onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we passed an unidentified green & gold Copeland's Tours coach. We continued to the top of Victoria Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned into Glebedale Road and we stopped briefly at the day centre before continuing back on to Glebedale Road. We followed the road forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we followed it around onto Heron Street. We crossed the A50 into Blurton and we saw silver minibus PO16 WDF parked outside a house. We carried on forwards onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line in Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After dropping off another service user we came back towards Blurton via The Lea and the A5035. as we passed Crowcrofts Road we saw Wigan Coachways SP53 EGY parked up in the industrial estate. Matthew got home before I did, so they did a short circle around Blurton up Beaconsfield Drive passed white minibus NX03 BFP. We came back down Finstock Avenue and Matthew got home just before 15:00. Matthew had toast and a drink of orangeade whilst he waited for the time to go out and catch the bus. 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. We had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67638. A few minutes later the bus turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67638.

First Potteries 67638 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus was almost empty today due to it being half turn, and the bus in front was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside 67638.

Inside First Potteries 67638

We turned right onto the A5035 and we saw Wigan Coachways SP53 EGY parked up in the industrial estate again & First Potteries 67603 on a #22 to Longton. We crossed the railway into Trentham and we we turned right into New Inn Lane. We climbed the hill into Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we ran down the hill to the A34 were we caught up with First Potteries 42552. we also saw First Potteries 65033 which is now branded for the #101 and Leons Coaches 217 going North. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67638 before it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67638 in Trent Vale

We crossed the road and we turned to see First Potteries 67632 on the third #22 turn, heading towards Longton.

First Potteries 67632 in Trent Vale

We set off on foot towards the pub along the A34. We sat on the wall and we waited for mum to arrive. Whilst we waited we saw ABC Supreme minibus BX54 EDJ on a Southbound staff shuttle.

ABC Supreme BX54 EDJ in Trent Vale

A few minutes later we saw Knights minibus DL12 BYW also going South.

Knights DL12 BYW in Trent Vale

Mum turned up and we we headed into the pub. Inside the pub Matthew had a brunch with bread and butter followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included required First Potteries 65037 on a Hanley Bound #101 service (also branded for the #101) as well as ABC Supreme P881 RND on a South bound shuttle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go and pick up uncle Dave. We went South down the A34 and we turned left onto the A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards up the A50 to Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. We returned to Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. As we traveled towards Blurton we saw Lucky seven SA08 WCK. We carried on through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive getting home just before 18:00. In the evening we popped out to the shops and Matthew had a slice of New York Cheesecake. He then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark