Trip to Joiners Square / Hanley 11-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	Shelton Care Group
67654	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. 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 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street Methodist Church DN03 WKK.

Temple Street Methodist Church DN03 WKK in Fenton

We set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw black minibus DC65 HZD.

DC65 HZD in Fenton

At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the day we went to Joiner Square in an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we went straight onto Fountain Street. We followed the road to the left onto William Street and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We turned right onto Austin Street and right onto Stuart Street and to the community centre. We got out of the taxi and we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU parked up.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEU in Joiners Square

Also seen was Intercity SF58 NTC dropping someone off.

Intercity SF58 NTC in Joiners Square

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus DK08 CPZ.

DK08 CPZ in Joiners Square

Afterwards we saw red minibus DA07 AON.

DA07 AON in Joiners Square

Matthew went to the toilet and then spent some time in the community centre. For dinner Matthew had some ham sandwiches and a selection of other party foods. He also had a glass of Coke. for after Matthew had a jammie wagon wheel, a jam tart and a Bakewell tart. When it was time to go we went outside to wait for the taxi. We saw Allendale GU52 RNZ.

Allendale GU52 RNZ in Joiners Square

Also seen was Intercity WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Joiners Square

We returned to the residential unit in an Intercity taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Stuart Street. We turned left onto Austin Street and left onto the A52. We headed towards the roundabout at Joiners Square. At the roundabout we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #6 to Coalville. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #6A to Hanley. We ran up the hill and we turned left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street ansd we stopped opposite the Co-op. We walked 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 saw ABC Supreme KX15 BJK. Before tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We picked a few things up at the Co-operative food and we turned left Temple Street We walked back to the residential unit. Near to the unit we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had a Lamb Mince Pasta Bake Cheese & Bacon with chips followed by cake. Later on we went to Hanley. We went downstairs and onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Hanley. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into 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. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYT on a #548 to Birmingham. We got up and got off the bus and we set off onto Lichfield Street. We continued onto Stafford Street and we went to The Little Dessert Shop. Matthew had a slice of rainbow cake with custard. When he had finished he walked back along Stafford Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. Back at the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw it was First Potteries 67654 on a #6 to Meir. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton 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 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 we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out 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 Fenton / Market Drayton 20-05-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
EGZ 2534	Fenton	Market Drayton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
EGZ 2534	Market Drayton	Penkhull	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
EGZ 2534	Penkhull	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a trip on the bus to Market Drayton. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

For dinner Matthew went out to Market Drayton. Transport arrived an it was Stanton's of Stoke minibus EGZ 2534. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. We went through Blurton and forwards onto Church Road before turning right onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line into Trentham and we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #21A to Hanley. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and at the traffic lights we went forwards over the A519 onto the A5182. We ran for a few miles and at the end we turned left onto the A53. We travelled through Whitmore and Baldwin's Gate and we crossed over the A51 by The Swan With Two Necks. We continued Sooth Westwards through Loggerhead and we went around market Drayton on the by-pass. At the next roundabout we came to the pub. In the pub Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had an all day breakfast followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go back Matthew got on board Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534. We set off onto the A53 and we ran North through Loggerhead up to the A51 crossing. We continued north up the A53 through Baldwin's Gate and Whitmore. We continued up to Newcastle before going South down the A34. We went up past barracks Road and past the bus station before doing a u-turn and running South down Barracks Road where we saw First Potteries 41522 on a #98 to Ball Green. We got onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto Occupation Street. At the end we turned right onto Parkstone Avenue. We turned left onto The Avenue and then right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up the hill into Penkhull. We ran onto St Thomas Place and left onto Princess Street and we stopped at the centre. Matthew went to the toilet and used the key then went to the new soft play area. when it was time to return to Fenton we got back on Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534. We ran along Princes Street and at the end we turned right onto the A52. We turned right onto Richmond Street and we ran into Stoke. We went onto the one-way system and around Elonora Street and Copeland Street onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on the computer and watched buses. We saw Intercity WJ12 NKX going towards Stoke.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Fenton

for tea Matthew had KFC. We set off on foot onto City Road and we walked up towards Longton. On the way we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

In KFC Matthew had a chicken fillet burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we walked down City Road and we turned left into Glebedale Road. We turned right into Baker Street and onto Christchurch Street. We stopped at the co-operative Food store and we picked up can of Coke. We turned left on Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used the computer. Later on he had a bath and then had toast for supper. Matthew then stayed in his room until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Fenton / Birches Head 04-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
WJ12 NKX	Fenton	Clayton	Charter	Intercity
WJ12 NKX	Clayton	Fenton	Charter	Intercity
KE54 ARM	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Lucky Seven
SJ03 ETU	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Christchurch Street and past the square to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage rolls followed by a toffee yoghurt. In the afternoon Matthew went on Intercity WJ12 NKX to the pub in Clayton. we set off onto City Road and we ran down the hill to the A52. We went past the railway station and at Joiners square we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At the top off the hill we joined the clockwise ring Road and we ran around to Etruria Road. We ran onto the A53 along Festival Way and Forge Lane and we crossed over the A500 at Etruria. We continued into Basford and we saw Z Carz minibus LV10 OTM. We ran down to the one-way system and into Newcastle down Barracks Road. We passed the bus station and we saw First Potteries 66845 on #4 to Audley. At the roundabout we ran onto the A519 and we travelled South for around 1/2 mile before turning right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew then went to the soft play area. When it was time to go we travelled back to Fenton in Intercity WJ12 NKX. We set off onto the A519 and we ran down into Newcastle. We ran up Barracks Road past the bus station and we saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley. We ran up the A53 around the on-way system and we went onto the A52 up George Street. At Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We Crossed over the A500 and we turned right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke and we came ioff the A500 onto city Road. We ran up the hill and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went to the residential unit. Matthew went to the room to watch buses whilst he waited to have tea. Tea was chicken nuggets and beans followed by Chocolate cake and custard. Matthew then went to his room whilst he waited to go out. Matthew then had a visit from Grandad and Grandma, who brought and set up a new monitor for Matthew so Matthew could watch television and use the computer at the same time. They also brought him a small can of Irn Bru. After around 30 minutes Grandma & Grandad went home. we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We also saw D&G Bus 113 on 'The Orange ONE' service to Newcastle.

D&G 113 in Fenton

We saw Magnum minibus DX57 LMJ across the road going towards Stoke.

Magnum DX57 LMJ in Fenton

When it was time to out Matthew went in Lucky Seven KE54 ARM. We set off onto City Road and we ran down the hill turning right onto the A52. We ran through Joiners square to Bucknall and we then continued forwards onto the A5009. We ran North through Abbey Hulton and we turned left onto Birches Head Road and to our destination. Matthew had a drink of Coke and went to the toilet as well doing some dancing. When it was time to go we returned to Fenton on Lucky Seven SJ03 ETU. We set off onto Birches Head roan and we turned right onto the A5009. At Bucknall we went forwards onto the A52 an we ran up to Joiners Square. We turned right onto Victoria Road and at the top we turned sharp left onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto Gimson Street. We then crossed Christchurch Street. When Matthew returned to the residential unit and went to his room. Matthew then had a bath and then chilled out in his room. For supper Matthew had some toast and orange juice. Matthew then chilled out on his computer and watching television until 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 14-03-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
WJ12 NKX	Fenton Manor	Fenton	Charter	Intercity
DV10 JCU	Fenton	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67642	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to Grandma's, but not before he had been to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00. He got dressed and had a sausage sandwich and cherries & berries juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We set off onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way. At the end we joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross. At the roundabout we turned right and ran through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and forwards onto Glebedale Road and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went swimming. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. We went to the end and turned right onto Smithpool Road. At the end we turned left onto City Road and we walked down the hill over the railway line to Leekbrook Junction. We turned right onto the private road on which the baths are situated. By the baths we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 278 on a school run. Matthew went swimming and then we waited for a taxi to go back to the day centre. The taxi turned up and it was Intercity minibus WJ12 NKX. We ran up the private road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran past the residential unit and we turned left into Glebedale and into the day centre. When it was time to go home we got back onto Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we went forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and we crossed over the traffic lights. We went over the roundabout onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton and we saw white minibus S753 JDD. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive, getting back around 15:00. Once Matthew got in the house he had toast and glass of dandelion & burdock. 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. I had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67642. As few minutes later, as expected and on time we saw First Potteries 67642 turned the corner.

First Potteries 67642 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we passed First Potteries 67633 on a #22 to Longton. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and We turned right into New Inn Lane. We ran up the hill and we entered Hanford where we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left into Church Lane. We joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 67153 on the #21A to Trentham Gardens. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we passing First Potteries 67601 on the final #22 turn. We continued onto Hilton Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw silver minibus YH13 EXN, ABC Supreme NM07 OMC and First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67642 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67642 in Newcastle

We crossed over the A34 and we walked up the hill to Grandma's house. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. We said goodbye to Grandma around 18:20. We set off onto Occupation Street and we turned left onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto West Street and left onto Marsh Parade. We joined the A52 and we ran into Newcastle. After going around the one-way sytem we ran back up to the A52 and into Hartshill. We joined Shelton New Road and passed First Potteries 53209 running out of service. we turned left by Twyfords and we ran into Etruria. We went under the A53 before joining the eastbound carriageway. We climbed the hill up through Cobridge and onto Sandbach Road. We ran into Smallthorne via Sneyd Hill. We crossed the roundabouts and we ran down Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Fell Street and right onto Coseley Street where we dropped something off. we went forwards onto Duddell Road to drop something off. We then rejoined Chell Heath Road. We turned right onto Ford Green Road and we ran up the hill, passing First Potteries 42894 on a #8 service to Ball Green. We ran around Saturn Road, Mars Street and Jupiter Street and we stopped again. After dropping mum off as there was nowhere to park we did a cirle of Ford Green Road, Hanley Road. We turned left into Preston Street and right onto Cliffe Street. We ran forwards onto Jupiter Street and mum drove the car and I got in the passenger seat. We ran back up to Smallthorne Roundabout and we turned left onto High Lane. We had something to drop off in Sneyd Green, so we turned left onto Northam Road. We ran forwards onto Chorlton Road. We turned right onto Birches Head Road and forwards onto Town Road. We ran into Hanley and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran forwards onto Victoria Road. We stopped at McDonalds to pick up Matthews tea and then we continued along Victoria Road to the top. As we travelled back Matthew ate his McDonalds, which was a cheeseburger, fries and chicken nuggets. We turned right onto the A50 link road and then right onto the Westbound A50. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right into Church Road and right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. When we got back Matthew his Coke from McDonalds. Matthew then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... 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

Trip to Joiners Square / Trent Vale 05-02-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DV10 JCU	Blurton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
WJ12 NKX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Intercity
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Blurton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67632	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 to find that it was raining. He got dressed and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just before 09:00 his transport to his day service turned up and it was Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU.

Shelton Care Group DV10 JCU in Blurton

We got on to the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. We headed over the railway line into Trentham and we turned right into New Inn Lane. After picking up a service user we headed back onto new Inn Lane and back onto the A5035. We returned through Hem Heath and we turned left onto Church Road. We carried on down to Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton into Heron Cross. We turned right onto the A50 and we went along the A50 Link Road onto City Road where we turned left. We turned left into Glebedale Road and to our destination. In the morning Matthew went into the sensory room and used the computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy from the chips shop. After dinner they were going to the pub. Outside the Day Centre was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Today we were going to the pub in a taxi minibus. It turned up and it was Intercity Volkswagen minibus WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Fenton

We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road. We went straight across onto Fountain Street and then left onto William Street. We turned right onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the bottom of Victoria Road we crossed the roundabout at Joiners Square and we went onto Lichfield Street and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sighting included Robin Hood YJ08 NSN and First Potteries 63179 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Joiners Square

Matthew listened to some music on the Jukebox. Tracks included Uptown Girl by Billy Joel and Homely Girl by UB40... When it was time to go home we were picked up by Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and then right onto the A52. We turned left onto Victoria Road and went straight to the top and onto the A50 link Road. We turned right onto the A50 and came off at Heron Cross. We turned left on to Blurton Road and we ran forwards onto Church Street. After turning right onto Beaconsfield Drive they attempted to drop matthew off but they we ere early and I hadn't got home yet. So we had and extra run out. We went forwards onto the A5035 and over the railway Line and into Trentham. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we dropped another service user off in Trentham before returning onto New Inn Lane and back onto the A5035. We came back into Blurton and we got home around 14:40. 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. I had seen the turn earlier in the day and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67632. It turned the corner and as expected it was dud First Potteries 67632.

First Potteries 67632 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked to Harpfields Road before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the A5035 and we turned right. We crossed over the railway an we entered Trentham. As we turned into New Inn Lane we saw First Potteries 53063 on a #21 to the Trentham Hotel. We went along New Inn Lane and we turned right into Wilson Road. As we traveled towards Church lane we passed required First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. At the bottom of Church lane we joined the A34 and we saw MT Travel DK60 CWY. We crossed under the A500 into Trent Vale and we saw Paul's of Stoke L232 BUT going in the opposite direction. Before we turned into Harpfields Road we saw dud First Potteries 67638 on the other #22 turn to Longton. We turned into the road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67632 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67632 in Trent Vale

Once off the bus we walked back onto the A34 and to the pub. As we got to the car park mum arrived at 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 ABC Supreme minibus P881 RND, Stanton's of Stoke ONZ 1128 going Northwards again and First Potteries 37156 on a #10 to Stafford. After we had finished eating we went to the car and Matthew called uncle Dave to tell him we were on the way. We set off down the A34 and then went onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we went Eastwards on the A50. We headed though Heron Cross and we went into Fenton. We then saw First Potteries 53041 on a #23A to Hanley. After picking uncle Dave up we went back up to Heron Cross. We crossed the A50 into Blurton and we saw Lucky Seven SA08 WCK & PK09 JFX. We traveled through Blurton along Blurton Road and forwards onto Church Road. We turned into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:00. Matthew then chilled out on his computer and had a couple of Viscount biscuits. Matthew went bedtime around 00:00... Mark