Trip to Hanley / Longton 10-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley, adj stop J1	6A	First Potteries
6004	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	9	D&G Bus
63363	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
521	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton Interchange	1	D&G Bus
521	Longton, stop E	Fenton, adj Travers Court	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going the bus later on. 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 to go to the Hanley. Later on we went out for dinner on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road onto Manor Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. As it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 44514 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 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 turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Bagnall Street and we walked past the Town Hall and we went forwards onto Old Hall Street and we went into B&M. Matthew brought some of his weekly shopping. Once we had paid for our shopping we walked out of the shop and forwards onto Tontine Street. We walked through Tontine Square onto Parliament Row. We stopped at Poundland and Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. After we had been to Poundland we stopped on Upper Market Square and We sat down and Matthew had a bottle of coke. When we had finished we walked along Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street and we stopped at the bus station to use the toilet. A short time later we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Keele. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was D&G Bus 6004 on a #9 to Westbury Park.

D&G Bus 6004 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off out of bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto College Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we past the railway station. We ran forwards onto the A52 and we ran alongside the railway line before turning right onto City Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke centre along Church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We turned left onto Princes Road past the old school. We ran into Penkhull village. We onto Newcastle Lane and we turned right onto Hilton Road. We turned into the hospital and as we travelled through the hospital we saw ERS Medical FJ21 HJZ and ABC Supreme HV22 HKM. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 63363 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63363 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window whilst and ate his Manchester tart whilst we waited for tea. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We onto City Road. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We walked back down City Road and we walked up to the bus stop near to Philpott's. After a short while we saw the bus approaching. We crossed over at the crossing and we headed to the stop outside the shops. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 521 on a #1 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road. We ran past the site of the new Burger King and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton Transport Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 521 before it continued towards Meir.

D&G Bus 521 in Longton Interchange

We set off along the path better Dougie Mac onto The Strand and we walked into the Bennett Precinct and we srop at The Coffee House for dinner. Matthew had a Sausage Egg McMuffin washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished shopping we walked out the Bennett Precinct Afterwards we walked down. We came out of the market and we crossed over Market Street and onto The Strand and we walked up to the bus stop. Whilst we waited we saw Scraggs VT 9284. We turned left onto King Street and we saw First Potteries 63345 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63345 in Longton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 521 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 521 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off. We walked down City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs and got in the car. As we went down to the car We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we headed down the road into Stoke. We ran under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we turned right onto Northwood Lane. We joined the Northbound A519 and we veered left onto Kingsbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dartmouth Avenue. We turned right onto Sandon Avenue and we went around the square and picked up a friend. We continued onto The Plaisaunce and we turned right onto Abbotts Way. We joined the Northboubnd A519 and we ran down to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Barracks Road and we crossed the roundabout onto the A527 and we ran through Wolstanton and we crossed over the roundabout onto Bradwell Lane and we stopped at the pub. we set off onto Bradwell Lane and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Wolstanton. We ran forwards onto the A527 and we ran into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we ran past the bus station. We ran Southwards onto the A34. We headed down to the Cherry Tree where we had dinner. Matthew had a glass of Coke. Afterwards he had hunters chicken and fries followed by cheesecake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off and we carried on along the A34 and we turned left onto Whitmore Road and we turned right onto Northwood Lane. We joined the Northbound A519 and we veered left onto Kingsbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dartmouth Avenue. We turned right onto Sandon Avenue and we went around the square and we dropped off our friend and we headed back to Blurton. We continued onto The Plaisaunce and we turned right onto Abbotts Way. We joined the Northboubnd A519 and we headed South through Clayton and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road and we ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew collected a few suypplies from the car and headed upstairs. He chilled out in his room and watched TV. He had a can of Cherry Coke. 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 Etruria / Wolstanton 08-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63366	Hanley BS	Fenton, Adrian Street	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in Bluron and later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton. We stopped on Beaconsfield Drive to pick up a friend. We turned right onto Consett Road and left onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Magdalen Road and right onto the A5035. We ran to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We ran into Hanford went under the A500 and into Trent Vale. We turned left onto Clayton Lane and we ran forwards onto Stafford Avenue. We turned right onto the A519 and left onto Abbots Way. We turned left onto Edwards Avenue and forwards onto the Plaisaunce. We stopped to pick up another friend. We continued onto The Plaisaunce and we turned right onto Abbotts Way. We joined the Northboubnd A519 and we ran down to Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Barracks Road and we saw First Potteries 67141 on a #101 to Stafford. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we stopped briefly near to the old Gilberts furniture shop. We continued down Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right to join the Southbound A500 and we turned right onto Garner Street. We stopped at the food truck and Matthew had a cumberland ring, bacon and egg on a bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we went to get some shopping. We set off along Garner Street and we went under the A53. We joined the Eastbound A53 and we veered left onto Forge Lane. We veered left onto Shelton Boulevard. The road towards Newport Lane is still under construction. We turned left onto the Etruria Valley Link Road and we ran under the A500 and turned left into the retail park. We went into Asda and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew picked up his weekly shopping. After we had finished we went to Longton to pick somebody up. We set off out of the retail park and we went under the A500 on to join the Southbound carriageway. We continued through Stoke to Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton and we saw Scraggs VT 9284. We turned left onto Bath Road and we entered Tesco car park. We picked up a friend from outside of Argos and we left the car park. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran to Heron Cross where we turned left onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We stopped to drop off 2 friends and we set off through Blurton back to the house. We picked up dad and we went to drop the last friend off. We set off through Blurton onto the A5035 and we stopped at the petrol station for a quick refuel. We continued to Trentham and we turned right onto the A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and right onto Northwood Lane. We wanted to turn right onto the A519 but the road was closed. We ran forwards onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane onto Roe Lane. We ran forwards onto Sandon Avenue and we ran around the Kingsway onto the Plaisaunce. We dropped off another frind and we set off back to Blurton. We set off along the Plaisaunce and we ran forwards onto Edwards Avenue. We turned right onto Abbots Way and right onto the A519. We turned left at the roundabout onto Stafford Avenue and we ran forwards onto Clayton Lane. We turned right ono the A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale and past the site of a new Greggs. we carried on down the A34 into Hanford. We continued into Trentham and we turned left onto the A5035 and we saw Z Carz YJ17 EWN. We ran over the canal and raileay line and into Blurton and back to the house. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had can of Cherry Coke. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. At this point it was quite foggy. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral betting shop. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERV. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw Afford Rent-A-Car YM70 BXL parked outside their garage.

Afford Rent-A-car YM70 BXL in Fenton

Also seen was Lucky Seven CN69 WBG heading towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven CN69 WBG in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken & rice followed by a cake bar. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car YM70 BXL parked up at their garage. A short time later we saw a bus turn around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67176 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day ticket on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We followed the one-way system around onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and We turned left onto Avenue Road where we saw A1 Embassy YX17 ZZL. We turned right onto Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We set off onto Tontine Street and onto Tontine Square. We went down to Stafford Street and we walked down Trinity Street onto Etruria Road. By the casino. We continued down Etruria Road and we walked around the ring road in an anti-clockwise direction all the way to the bus station. We then waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63366 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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 past the site new Lidl. We crossed over 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. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out. 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

Trip to Fenton / Longton 18-10-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Bentilee	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton Manor	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Bentilee	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in respite and he was going to his day service. The building is currently being refurbished. They had recently fitted new windows and they were doing a new reinforced concrete floor. I was in Blackpool and was coming home. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. On the main road we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #13 to Hanley. Matthew waited for his transport to come and pick him up. When it turned up it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Bentilee

We got on the bus and we set off onto the A5272. We ran through Bentilee onto the A52 at Bucknall. At the junction we followed the A52 to the left. We turned left at joiners Sqaure and we ran to the top of Victoria Road were we saw Premier Travel NX11 CAA parked up at the Esoo garage. We turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew spent time in the sensory room and then using the computers. For Dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We crossed over the railway line and we turned right into the private road on which the baths is situated. We then saw Trentham High School minibus MV56 LGE.

Trentham High School MV56 LGE in Fenton

We went into the bath and Matthew went swimming and then had a shower. After getting dressed Matthew came out of the baths and we saw Copelands Tours MIB 246.

Copelands Tours MIB 246 in Fentone

We also saw Copelands Tours MIB 542.

Copelands Tours MIB 542 in Fenton

We were then picked up by Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto the private road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We turned right into Glebedale Road and to our destination. After a short while we got back on Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU to return to respite. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we went South down the A500. We came off the A500 at Hanford we joined the Southbound A34. We ran down to Trentham Gardens and we joined the Eastbound A5035. We turned left onto new Inn Lane and we dropped off another service user before returning onto the A5035. We ran through Blurton and Dresden into Longton and we crossed over the A50. We then turned right onto Chadwick Street. We crossed over Uttoxeter Road onto Bridgewood Street and we went under the railway line and at the end we turned left onto Forrister Street. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill into Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A5272 and we ran through on Dividy Road and to our destination. Whilst waiting for tea Matthew went up to his room. We saw Scraggs Blue Buses minibus VT 9284 in the distance.

Scraggs Blue Buses VT 9284 in Bentilee

For Matthew had chicken nuggets and chips followed by trifle. After tea Matthew went out shopping in a car. We set off onto the A5272 and we ran Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right onto Anchor Road and we ran down into Longton. We went around the one way system onto Commerce Street. We went right onto the The Strand and we parked up in the car park and went into B&M. Matthew purchased a large bottle of Coke. We then got back into the car and we ran around the one way system and onto King Street. We continued onto City Road and we turned right Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners square. We crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We got onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill and over the canal and we joined the A52. we ran into Bucknall and we turned right onto Dividy Road and to our destination. One we got back Matthew chilled out watching television and had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast before going to bed 23:00... Mark