Trip to Newcastle / Hanley 22-08-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63177	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63096	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	11	First Potteries
67156	Fenton, Fenton Manor	Fenton, Adj Railway Bridge	23A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. It was also the day Matthew found out about new First West of England "Bath" Optare Solo SR's. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-a-Car EY67 HSE. We continued down to the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along Church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road we saw First Potteries 32627 on a #25 to Keele. and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Hassell Street and we turned right onto High Street. We went to McDonalds and Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When Matthew had finished eating we walked down High Street and we went under the subway to Morrison's. Matthew did some shopping and back under the subway onto High Street. We turned right onto Hassell Street and back to the bus station. We waited at the bus station for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 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 out of the bus station 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 and 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 then crossed over City Road. Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew was going out for tea Later on Matthew went out to the pub in car Hanley. We set off onto Christchurch Street And we turned left onto Baker Street. we turned right onto City Road and then sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring rod and we turned right onto birch terrace. We continued onto Charles Street and we ran through Hanley onto Trinity street. We continued down onto Etruria Road and w stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had burger and fries followed by lemon meringue pie and a glass of Coke. We returned to Fenton. We walked up Etruria Road and forwards onto Trinity Street. We crossed through the town centre onto Old Hall Street and we walked down Charles Street to Birch Terrace car. we set off onto Charles Street. We turned right onto Old Hall Street and we turned 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. We turned right into manor street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and watch buses. We saw D&G Bus 43 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 43 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 121 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 121 in Fenton

After a while we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFG going towards Longton.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFG in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Fenton

After a while we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Later on we went to uncle Daves. When it was time to go we set off on foot onto Temple Street and we walked down to Smithpool Road. We walked down City Road and we crossed over the road to the bus stop. We waited for the next #23A so we could go to uncle Dave's. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67156 on a #23A to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Mount Pleasant. The bus set off up City Road and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. When we got to the railway bridge over the line to Derby we got up and got off the bus. We then continued along Smithpool Road before turning right onto the path the leads onto Willowdale Avenue. We went onto Whieldon Road and we went to uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots followed by a slice of toffee cheesecake. later on he had a drink of Orange Tango and a few digestive biscuits. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left into City Road. We turned right onto the rod on which the baths are situated and we walked to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 going towards the BET365 stadium. We carried on down Victoria Road and we went to Aldi. After Matthew did some shopping we returned to the residential unit in an Autocabs taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we turned right onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Coulby Newham / Middlesbrough 04-04-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
SH58 WKV	Stoke	Coulby Newham	Charter	Autocabs
SH58 WKV	Coulby Newham	Middlesbrough	Charter	Autocabs
SH58 WKV	Middlesbrough	Fenton	Charter	Autocabs

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his uncle Dave later on. Three First double deckers moved from Slough to Weymouth. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67649 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we saw Triumphant Christ Chapel NK08 LVC outside the church. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we carried on down City Road we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

We walked down the hill and under the railway line to Stoke where we decided to wait for a bus to Coulby Newham. Whilst we waited we saw D&G 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFG.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GFG in Stoke

A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was Autocabs SH58 WKV to Coulby Newham. We set of along City Road and then we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we joined the Northbound M6. We travelled North up to Junction 21A and we then went Eastwards along the M62. At the M60 we continued Eastwards and then forwards onto the Eastbound M62. South of Leeds we joined the Northbound M1. A the end of the M1 we joined the Northbound A1(M) and we continued up to junction 49. We came off thw A1 and we went onto the Eastbound A168. We ran around the Southern end of Thisk and forwards onto the A19. We travelled Northwards through Maltby and we joined the Eastbound A174. We came off onto the Southbound B1365 and we ran down through Coulby Newham. We turned left into The Mallards and we stopped at Coulby Farm and we went in for dinner. Matthew had a tripple burger and fries washed down with a glass of Coke. This was followed by Chocolate Fudge Cake with ice cream. We then travelled to Middlesborough on Autocabs SH58 WKV. We ran North up the B1465 and we crossed over the A174. We continued Northwards to Acklams and we turned right onto Green Lane. We turned l;eft onto the B1272 and we ran Northwards for a couple of miles to Creams Cafe. Matthew had a vanilla ice cream and a can of Coke. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton on Autocabs SH58 WKV. We ran Southwards down the A1271 and we turned right onto Green Lane. We ran through Acklam and we joined the Southbound A19. We around around the East side of Thirks before joining the A168. We joined the Southbound A1(M) and at junction 43 we went Westwards on the M1. At junction 42 we joined the Westbound M62. We jab to the South of Leeds and towards manchester where we joined the anti-clockwise M60. We came off the ring road onto the Westbound M62 and at junction 10 we joined the Southbound M6. We ran down to junction 16 where we joined the Southbound A500. We ran down to Stoke and we came off the A500. We ran up City Road into Fenton and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to wait for time to go and visit uncle Dave. We saw Lucky Seven DX57 LMK going towards Heron Cross.

Lucky Seven DX57 LMK in Stoke

A few minutes later we saw Afford Rent-a-car HN16 CNA going towards Hanley.

Afford Rent-a-car HN16 CNA in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67649 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67649 in Fenton

A few mninutes later we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67650 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we set off onto Tem,ple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. For tea Matthew had chicken, potatoes and carrots followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a can of orange Fanta and some digestive biscuits. Matthew chilled out and listened uncle Dave's DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction 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.