Trip to Chester / Basford 20-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DG10 VMJ	Fenton	Chester	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Chester	Kidsgrove	Charter	Z Carz
DG10 VMJ	Kidsgrove	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out for tea with mum and dad. 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. Across the road we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we saw it was Z Carz DG10 VMJ to Chester. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52 and under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. At Junction 20 we went Westwards along the M56 At junction 15 we went Southwards down the M53 and forwards onto the A56. We then ran into the North end of Chester and we went on the clockwise ring road. We joined the Eastbound A51 and we went up Tarvin Road and around the one way system before going eastwards along the A5115. we stopped for dinner at The Peacock. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake. Highlights of the bus sightings included Stagecoach Merseyside 47517. When it was time to return we got back on board Z Carz DG10 VMJ. We set of along the A5115 and forwards onto the A51. We ran Westwards to the ring road and then we went anti-clockwise around to the A56. We ran North up to the M53 and we went North one junction to the M56. We got onto the Eastbound M56 as far as the A556 and then we went down to the A50. We travelled South through Knutsford. We continued to Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. At Kidsgrove we got off the bus to go shopping in Tesco Matthew did some shopping and when we finished we returned to Fenton on Z Carz DG10 VMJ. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. In the residential unit Matthew chilled out on his computer whilst he waited for us to arrive. Whilst wait we saw Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX going towards Hanley.

Jayjay's Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

We also saw Autocabs SA57 GOJ going towards Longton.

Autocabs SA57 GOJ in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DXC going towards Longton.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

Later on we saw Intercity SV07 VLD going towards Longton.

Intercity SV07 VLD in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67602 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67602 in Fenton

We saw new arrival in the area First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Newcastle

First Potteries 67651 in Fenton

In the yard was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Mum and dad arrived and we got ready to go out for tea. We set up a Christmas tree and some Christmas decorations. We set 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 ran up Hartshill Road through Hartshill. We continued along the A52 to the edge of town and we turned right into Albert Street. At the traffic light we turned right onto A53 and 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 the meat and sausage on our mixed grills. Whilst we ate we saw D&G Bus 40 on a #2 to Hanley. For dessert Matthew had Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. 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 left onto the private road on which the baths are situated and we dropped mum off outside the baths. We turned around and we ran back to City Road. We turned left and we saw Harry Shaw's TIL 6715. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left. 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. Later on Matthew emptied his bin into a bin bag. had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Trentham 18-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23A	First Potteries
32650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
X599 WDY	Fenton	Trentham	Charter	Z Carz
X599 WDY	Trentham	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had cheese and oatcakes for breakfast washed down with orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle service. Matthew went on his computer whilst he waited for time to go out. Whilst in his room we saw we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

When it was time to go we set off onto Temple Street and walked through onto City Road. We saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle. On the way to the bus stop we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus MK67 UEJ outside their yard.

Afford Rent-a-car MK67 UEJ in Fenton

When we got to the bus stop we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67158 in Fenton

We let go the First bus and we continued waiting at the stop. We also as saw D&G 111 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 111 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23A to Hanley which we decided to do. 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 Street 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 ans 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. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got a picture of First Potteries 67153.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

Once off the bus we walk up Lichfield Street to the Winter Wonderland. Wespent a short while there and then we went to get some food. We went straight onto Stafford Street. We walked past Tontine Street and we stopped at Delta cafe and Restaurant for something to eat. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a can of Coke. For dinner Matthew had burger and chips. When we had finished eating we went to a dessert bar where KFC used to be. Matthew had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we set off along Stafford Street and we crossed Old hall Street on Lichfield Street. We went to the stop outside the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. We saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 in Hanley

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32650. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. 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. Once we got off Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 32650 as it continued towards Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 32650 in Fenton

One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We walked back into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and us his computer. Whilst in the room we saw D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 44 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went out. It was Z Carz X599 WDY. We got on the bus which now has coach seats. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned onto right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we turned left onto the Southbound A500. We ran down to Hanford and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We ran into Trentham and we turned right into Trentham gardens. We stopped here to get something to eat. We decided to go to Frankie and Benny's. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When it was time to go we returned to Fenton on Z Carz X599 WDY. We set off onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Hanford. We joined the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Sideway. We went Eastwards up the A50 to Heron Cross and we went left onto Blurton Road. We ran through the lights and onto Heron Street. We followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper.He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Newcastle 17-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Burslem	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Burslem	Fenton Poundstretcher	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Longton	Fenton Poundstretcher	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton Poundstretcher	Fenton The Range	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton The Range	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also Children in Need today and Matthew could dress in Pyjamas if he donate a £1 to the charity. 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 67156 on a on a #23 to Hanley. 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 went out for a it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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 Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto LIchfield Street and we ran up the hill to Hanley. We ran around the ring road and we got onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge. We continued up to Burslem and forwards onto Scotia Road and we stopped at the leisure centre. At the leisure centre Matthew went swimming. After a swimming session Matthew returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and it ran along Scotia Road into Burslem. We ran forwards onto Waterloo Road and into Cobridge. We ran into Hanley and we went around town on 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 sharp right onto City Road and left into Christchurch Street where we stopped outside the Co-operative food store. We continued to Christchurch Street and we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle service. We Walked down Masterson Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. After picking some chips up from the chip shop we walked back up Temple Street onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had Sausage Chips and gravy followed by cake and custard. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. we walked back along Christchurch Street and to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off onto Christchurch Street we saw Z Carz LV59 DZC parked up. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to the room and we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

Matthew had tea out and also did some shopping. We went out and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto City Road and at the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill and we stopped at the petrol station to fill up with fuel and we saw Stanton's of Stoke UNZ 3741. We then went up Victoria Road and onto City Road. We continued through Fenton onto King Street and through Foley to Longton. We went under the railway line into Longton and forwards onto Market Street. We went around onto the one-way system onto Commerce Street and we turned right at the roundabout onto The Strand. We turned right into the car park and we got out of the bus to go to B&M. Matthew did some shopping and then got back into the bus to get some more shopping. We ran onto The Strand and we went under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. At the roundabout we went right onto Victoria Road and and we ran down the hill. We stopped at Pounstretcher and we did some more shopping. When we had finished there we ran over to do some more shopping. We ran up Victoria Road and we turned right into the road on which the baths are situated. We passed the bath and we ran to the end and turned right onto City Road. At the bottom of the hill we stopped at The range to do some more shopping. After we had finished we went to Newcastle on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A500 nto Church Street.We turned left int Lonsdale Street and we ran through Boothen along Yeaman Street onto Corporation Street. We ran up into Penkhull up Chamberlain Avenue and onto Hunters Way. We continued onto Thistley Hough and at the end we turned left onto Newcastle Lane. We turned right onto Hilton Street and and we ran through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme minibus MV60 RCX and First Potteries 32649 on the #25 to Hanley. onto the A34. We ran up to Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Ironmarket and we parked up. And we walked up the road to the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke and then went to the toilet. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we walked back to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX to return to Fenton. 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. Matthew made a congratulations card for a member of staff as she has just had a baby. 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 Abbey Hulton / Hanley 16-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Abbey Hulton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Abbey Hulton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out trampolining and going to the Winter Wonderland. 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 67604 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we did Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

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 had communication skills and used the computer. For dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went to his trampoline class. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill. We went into the retail park by McDonalds and we stopped by the bingo hall. Once we had finished we ran back up Victoria Road and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. After a quick stop we went onto Albert Square and we turned left into Gimson Street, We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road Victoria Road and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiner Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran North to Bucknall and we went straight on at the lights onto the A5009. We ran under the old railway line to Leek and into Abbey Hulton. We turned right onto Abbots Road and we ran up to the sports centre. Outside the sports centre we saw silver minibus EU16 ENV.

EU16 ENV in Abbey Hulton

Matthew had a session on the trampoline and then he went to the toilet before having a drink of Coke. When it was time to return to Fenton we got aboard When it was time to go back we climbed back aboard Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the return journey. We set off onto Abbots Road and left onto Leek Road. We continued through Limekiln Bank junction and forwards to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto Lichfield Street and left onto Regent Road. We stopped for a short while and we continued onto College Road and down through Shelton. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran forwards onto the Westbound A52. We followed the railway line and we turned left onto City Road. We stopped outside the old Newtown pub and we crossed over the road and walked up Temple Street back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63171 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63171 in Fenton

We also saw Intercity minibus PO55 KUD going towards Longton.

Intercity PO55 KUD in Fenton

Finally we saw Stanton's of Stoke KY12 YGC going towards Longton.

Stanton's of Stoke KY12 YGC in Fenton

For tea Matthew had sausage and mash followed by a Bakewell Tart. later on Matthew went out to Hanley. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We went straight on onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto Regent Road. We parked up and we walked up to Winter Wonderland. We crossed over the ring road and we walked up Lichfield Street to the attraction. Matthew had his picture taken by one of the boards as Santa and then went on some of the rides. There was a Funhouse, a ride called Superbowl, and another ride that went high into the sky with a star on top. Matthew also had a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the bus. We set off down Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road and cut through to Regent Road. We got on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX to return to Fenton. We set off along Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #21A to Hanley and we ran down to the railway station we saw First Potteries 32630 on a #25 to Hanley. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke We came off the A500 onto City Road We continued up City Road under the railway line. and up the hill and we turned into Glebedale Road right onto Baker Street. We then crossed Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Once we got back to the residential unit Matthew went upstairs 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 / Manchester Airport 15-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
RX60 CVO	Fenton	Manchester Airport	Charter	Lucky Seven
RX60 CVO	Manchester Airport	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew also went out to Manchester Airport to watch aeroplanes. and was going around to see uncle Dave. 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 67632 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67632 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street we saw First Potteries 67158 on a #23 to Newstead. and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Manchester Airport it was Lucky Seven RX60 CVO. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and then we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we turned right onto the Northbound motorway. We travelled North for 3 junctions though the roadworks and then we turned right onto the Eastbound A556. We continued onto the M56 and then we came off to go to the airport. At the airport we stopped at got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and and then went to watch aeroplanes. When we had finished we had some dinner. Matthew had an egg sandwich and a can of Coke. Matthew also had a slice of cake. We returned to Fenton on Lucky Seven RX60 CVO. We set of onto the Airport sport and we went left onto the Westbound M56. We continued onto the A556 and we ran down to the M6. We got onto the Southbound motorway and we went three junctions down to the A500. We travlled South through Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran Southwards to Newcastle and we turned left onto Ryecroft where we saw new arrival in the area First Potteries 67653 on a #4 to Audley. Wewent onto the one way system and we joined the A52. We ran into Hartshill and we ran down Hartshill bank into Stoke. We went around the one way system onto Glebe Street and we followed the rod around onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 63101 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63101 in Fenton

We also saw silver minibus B42 DUB going towards Longton.

B42 DUB in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to uncle Daves for tea. We set off onto foot onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the Grove Road shuttle. We crossed over the railway line and walked across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue. We walked onto Wheildon Road and we went to uncle Daves house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. later on he had a drink of Tango orange and a few custard creams. Matthew chill out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his 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 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 Northwood / Longton 14-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Northwood	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Northwood	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
RUI 2486	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
RUI 2486	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out later to the pub for a drink. 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 Z Carz PO55 URU.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto 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 out on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We turned right towards the railway station and we ran past the station and university up to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we left town along Town Road. We joined the A5272 and we ran into Northwood. We stopped at Wright's Pies and we picked up some shopping. We brought some Manchester tarts for later on. We then returned to the day centre on Shelton care Group DY08 FFX. We ran down the A5272 and we went down the hill past Northwood Stadium and onto Bucknall New Road. At Bucknall light we turned right onto the A52 and we ran Westwards through Joiners Square and into Stoke. We followed the road to the left by the railway station and we ran parallel to the railway line before turning left onto City Road. We ran up the hill We we turned right into Glebedale Road before going to the day centre. Once we got back to the day centre Matthew had dinner. For dinner Matthew had toast and sausages followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew went to JTF on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road and we saw Elcock Reisen 1389 NT.

Elcock Reisen 1389 NT in Fenton

At the roundabout we turned right and walked past KFC and into JTF. Matthew went upstairs to the cafe and had toast and a drink of Coke. When we had finished we walked back to the residential. We set off past KFC and onto City Road before turning left into Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street. Back at the house Mathew had some toast and then chilled out in his room on his computer. We saw First Potteries 67635 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67635 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Fenton

Later on we saw First Potteries 67603 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67603 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went tea out to Longton it was Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street past an old pub which has now been reopened as something else. and into Longton under the railway bridge. We turned right into baths Road and we did a u-turn over the A50 and into the retail park. We stopped at Pets at Home to pick up food for the rabbit. Afterwards we went to the Pepper Mill for a drink. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a red velvet cheesecake. Afterwards we returned to Fenton in Stanton's of Stoke RUI 2486. We ran onto baths Road and we did a u-turn on the roundabout outside Tesco. We ran onto the A50 and we ran West along the A50 to Heron Cross. We joined the A50 link Road and we ran up to City Road. We turned left into Smithpool Road and left again into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We then went by car to the disco. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We went straight on onto manor Street and at the end 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. After a session on the dance floor Matthew returned home in a car. 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 we turned right into Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and then left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Later on Matthew had a bath and then toast and orange juice for supper.He chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Hanley 13-11-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Hanley	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Hanley	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in Blurton and he was going to his day service. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. we set off through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KN61 EYG. We turned right onto Church Road and right again onto Blurton Road and we stopped at the Blurton Road. We carried on up to Heron Cross and we joined the Westbound A50. Near to the roundabout at Sideway. We went North up the A500 to Shelton and we passed Travel de Courcey MD17. We went along Shelton New Road We turned left onto Etruscan Street and we stopped at the food van for breakfast. Matthew had a sausage and cheese sandwich and a bacon and cheese sandwich followed by a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we went back down Etruscan Road onto Shelton New Road. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Stoke. As we went towards Sideway we passed ABC Supreme KX14 EBZ. We left the A500 at Sideway as we took the Eastbound A50 We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we ran Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got home around 10:00. Once we had picked something up we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road and we stopped at the Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we saw First Potteries 67151 On the #23A to Newstead. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew dropped of his things and then said goodbye to mum. 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. we set off on foot to the day centre. A few minutes later we saw Stanton's of Stoke EGZ 2534 on the shuttle bus to Grove Road. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. In the morning We walked Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Temple Street onto City Road where onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. In Aldi Matthew picked up his weekly shop. On the way back up Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63171 on a #6 to Hanley. We turned right onto Manor Street and walked to the end. Having crossed over City Road we headed back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had beans on toast followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew went to JTF. We set off onto City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke SL52 CWV. We walked up to the roundabout where we turned left and into the shop. In the shop Matthew brought some Coke. we walked back onto City Road and left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and then went back to the the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a a slice of toffee cheesecake. We went to Hanley and transport was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We went straight on onto Manor Street and at the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. There was no-where to park so we went around again. We turned left onto Old Hall Street and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned left into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. where we parked up. Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. As we couldn't find anywhere to park we went to Regent Road. We went along Parliament Row and left into Parliament Square Parliament Square. We turned left into Tontine Street and we continued onto Albion Street. We ran past the town hall onto Bagnall Street and we turned right onto John Street. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned left Regent Road and left onto Eastwood Place. We then turned left onto Jasper Street and left back onto Lower Bethesda Street. We turned onto Regent Road and we finally found a parking space and we got off the bus. One we got off the bus we walked across the ring road we saw Phil Smiths Travel KP64 SVZ and up Lichfield Street to bus station. We went over to the Winter Wonderland and Matthew had a can of Coke. from the Flame Grilled food kiosk.

Flame Grilled in Hanley

Matthew then went on some of the rides. Afterward we walked past the old bus statio and we turned right onto Charles Street. We turned right onto Birch Terrace and we walked over the ring road and onto Lower Bethesda Street. We walked onto Regent road and back to the bus that was waiting to take us back to Fenton. It was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran 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 we saw Z Carz minibus YJ62 RCO. and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke We came off the A500 onto City Road We continued up City Road under the railway line. and up the hill and we turned into Glebedale Road right onto Baker Street. We then crossed Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and into 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