Trip to Hanley / Meir 16-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67151	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65029	Hanley BS	Meir, Youth Centre	6A	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 First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. Later on Matthew was going out. We went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 SZX outside there yard. We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 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 ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto Leek Road. We ran alongside the railway and we ran forwards onto Station Road. At the mini roundabout 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 before we turned right onto John Street bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We walked up Lichfield Street. We went forwards onto Tontine Street and we walked onto Tontine Square and we sat down on a bench and Matthew had his sausage roll for dinner washed down bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. After visiting shops in the shopping centre and we headed down to supercuts where Matthew used the toilet. We went upstairs to the bubble tea cafe and Matthew had a cake washed down with a can of Coke. Upper Market Square. We visited a cash machine and we withdrew some money. After we walked up a back alley and we came out on Tontine Street ans forwards onto Lichfield Street. We continued into the bus station. We saw First Potteries 63098 on a #7A to Biddulph. A short time later we saw First Potteries 65029 on a #6A to Newstead.

First Potteries 65029 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Meir 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. We continued onto 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 then we continued onto Uttoxeter Road. We ran through Normacot and then we joined the A50. We ran fast up to Meir and we came off the A50 onto Broadway. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A520 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off and we walked back onto the A520 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245. We turned into KFC. Matthew went to the toilet and then they ordered some food. Matthew had a 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. We had an Intercity taxi back to the residential unit. We set off along 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 up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had ham and mash followed by a jam filled sponge. Later on we went out to Longton in a car. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we went to the Tesco Petrol Station. Once we had filled up with fuel we set off onto Baths Road and We went to Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and had chocolate & salted caramel cake and a bottle of Fanta Orange. We set off out of Costa Coffee onto Baths Road. We passed the bus station. We turned right onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit and we went upstairs to his room. went to his room. He watched television and used 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 Hanley / Newcastle 14-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley, Regent Centre	23	First Potteries
67152	Hanley, Regent Centre	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Later on Matthew was going to Hanley on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst he was waiting to out we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle. we went downstairs and out of the unit. and we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUU going towards Glebedale Road. In the morning Matthew made some cup cakes with butter icing. For dinner he had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. Later on we were going to Hanley on the bus. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked up.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Christchurch Street and we stopped at the newsagents on the corner of Temple Street. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room using his computer and watching buses out of the window. When it was time to go out we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car minibus MK67 UEO.

Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEO in Fenton

We continued down to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus cam around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153.

First Potteries 67153 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 and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Regent Road to the community centre. Matthew had a can of Coke. He had a few sweets too. Once we had finished we returned to the stop further down Regent Road. Whilst we waited for the bus back to Fenton we saw D&G 42 on a #2 to Westbury Park.

D&G 42 in Hanley

A short while alter we saw Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245 heading into Shelton.

Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245 in Hanley

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67152 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We sat off along 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 right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street. Matthew returned to the residential unit and went upstairs. Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We wens downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on 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 Norton / Sneyd Green 01-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Norton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Norton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton, Manor Sports	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was going to Norton and going swimming later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 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 we to Norton Children's Centre on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We ran around the ring road and we came off at Town Road. After crossing over the ring road we ran out of town along Town Road and forwards onto the A5272. We continued through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne and at the roundabouts we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill through Smallthorne and we continued up the other side into Norton. At the top of hill we turned left onto Knypersley Road. We stopped at the childrens centre and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of Coke. Matthew used the soft play area. When he was done we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off along Knypersley Road and we turned right onto Ford Green Road. We ran down the hill and up the other side into Smllthorne and up towards the roundabouts. We turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7A to Biddulph. We carried on to Birches Head. We continued onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road. We ran around to Lichfield street and we went down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout and we ran up Victoria Road into Fenton. At the top of the hill we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had jacket potato with beans followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming in Fenton. Matthew normal walks to the baths, but today we went on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went on to Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right onto the private road on which the baths are situated. We parked up near to the baths Matthew went to the toilet and after getting changed he went swimming. After we came out of the baths we saw Copelands Tours coach MIB 783.

Copelands Tours MIB 783 in Fenton

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

D&G 119 in Fenton

A short while later we saw Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245 in Fenton

A short time later on we picked Matthew up and we went out for tea. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. The traffic was busy and we turned right onto the A52. We ran to Botteslow Street and we ran up towards Hanley. We joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Town Road. We ran out of town towards Birches head we went North up the A5272 to Sneyd Green. We turned right onto Milton Road and into the pub car park. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found a table that overlooked the A5272. Whilst we waited for the food to come we saw Stanton's of Stoke HXZ 9939 & Roseville BK13 YUF. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries as well as some of my chicken New Yorker! This was followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Matthew went to the toilet again and then we returned to the car. We set off along the A5272 and we ran into Hanley. We ran around the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Botteslow Street and we hit traffic again. We turned left onto Botteslow Street and we ran down to the A52. We turned right and we ran towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went left onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road where we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on 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 Hanley / Birches Head 16-01-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	YMCA Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	YMCA Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
SM12 HGX	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also a year since the residential unit opened. He was also going to out for tea later and going to the disco. 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

We also saw First Potteries 67655 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67655 in Fenton

When it was time to go we went to the day centre it was 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. In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to the YMCA on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. we set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we went sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and left again onto Harding Road and to our destination. In the YMCA Matthew played football with his peers. After Matthew had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Harding Road and we ran forwards onto The Parkway. We continued onto Ridgeway Road and then we turned left onto Mawson Grove. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran up to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Manor Street and then right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and then left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went up to his room to use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 115 in Fenton

We also saw Harry Shaw YR16 BLX going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YR16 BLX in Fenton

It was quite a busy period outside with load of different buses and coaches going past. A short while later we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHB in Fenton

A few minutes later we also saw Harry Shaw YN15 ELW going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YN15 ELW in Fenton

Matthew was waiting for me and mum to pick him up to go out for tea. The busy period continued and we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Harry Shaw YR16 BLZ going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YR16 BLZ in Fenton

We also saw Harry Shaw NH05 CDH going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw NH05 CDH in Fenton

Another few minutes went by and we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare minibus LK17 DXC going towards Stoke.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

We also saw taxi minibus SB66 FZW heading towards Longton.

SB66 FZW in Fenton

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

D&G 119 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Harry Shaw YN15 EKT going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YN15 EKT in Fenton

We also saw Stanton's of Stoke Mercedes minibus TPY 245 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke TPY 245 in Fenton

Mum and dad turned up in the car to take me out for tea. We spent a short while getting ready before we went down to the car. we st 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 saw First Potteries 37157 going toward Keele. ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill passing First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town. We turned right into Albert Street and at the traffic light we turned right onto A53 where we saw Aimee's / Taxico coach YN54 NYP going towards Etruria. A short time later 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 our chicken new yorkers. Whilst we ate we Aimee's / Taxico coaches UK03 BUS & YN04 UHZ going towards Etruria. For dessert Matthew had ice cream as they had ran out of chocolate fudge cake! 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. We turned left onto the A500. We came of the A500 in stoke and we turned left onto City Road. An we ran up the hill into Fenton. 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. Matthew pointed out that his headphones weren't working so mum returned to Blurton to get a new pair and i stayed with Matthew for a while. When mum got back we set up the headphones and then it was time for Matthew to go out. Transport for the trip out was Lucky Seven SM12 HGX.

Lucky Seven SM12 HGX in Fenton

We got on the minibus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right City Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran North to Bucknall. We went straight cross onto the A5009 and we ran up through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew danced to Halloween themed song until it was time to go home. The transport back to Fenton was in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and at joiners Square we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and went forwards onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link Road and we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through the lights and we went forwards onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back he went up to his room. He 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.