Trip to Middleton / Cheetham Hill 05-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
37282	Middleton BS‎‎	Harpurhey, Harpurhey Rd	18	First Manchester
63148	Harpurhey, ‎‎Pleasant St	Higher Crumpsall, Crumpsall Way/NMG Hospital (Stop C)	53	First Manchester
36075	Higher Crumpsall, Crumpsall Way/NMG Hospital (Stop C)	Miles Platting, Whitley Road	57	Stagecoach Manchester
66868	Miles Platting, Osborne Street	Middleton BS	17	First Manchester
30935	Middleton BS‎‎	Cheetham Hill, Bury Old Road/Seymour Road (Stop H)	59	First Manchester
37553	Cheetham Hill, Bury Old Rd/Shopping Centre (Stop J)	Middleton BS	59	First Manchester
37442	Middleton BS‎‎	Miles Platting, Osborne Street	17	First Manchester
37431	Miles Platting, Osborne Street	Middleton BS	163	First Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Middleton. I had checked the weather for today and it appeared that the weather was going to be better North of Manchester. than it would be throughout the Midlands. As such we gave Matthew a list of places from the North West and from the list Matthew chose Middleton. What we did not check was the roads... Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off around 11:45 and we ran onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we joined the Westbound A50. We turned right onto the A500 and we travelled North up to Shelton. We were on our way to Shelton new Road when the car died and cut out whilst on LPG. We got the car started again on Petrol. We decided to divert to a petrol station instead of filling up with gas so we carried on along Shelton New Road to Snow Hill. We went up Broad Street and we tuned left onto the clockwise ring road where we saw National Express liveried The Travellers Choice FN63 PXB on a #333 to Bournemouth. We stopped at Tesco and we filled up with petrol. Once we had filled up we ran down to Etruria Road and then onto the Westbound A53. In Etruria we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We travelled North to the M6 and we hit a little bit of traffic. As we got on the M6 traffic seemed to be moving well and we got to the first matrix sign that said M^ Junction 19-20 closed... Mum checked the Internet only to that there had been an accident and road closure. The first sign said junction 19 was 20 minutes away, when we got to the next one it said 200 minutes away! As we travelled North was saw an unidentified Bostocks Neoplan doubled decker coach and an unidentified Ava Coaches coach. We decided to come off at junction 18 and go cross country. The Sat Nav on mum's phone was trying to take us Westwards on the A54, but logically as we were going North East of Manchester it made sense to me to go East to the A34 and then North to the M60. We travelled Eastwards along the A54, and as we were sat in traffic we put the gas back on. We passed to the South of Holmes Chapel before going north Eastwards up the A535. We passed through Twemlow Green and then we kept seeing signs the the A535 was closed ahead due to roadworks. As we got to Jodderll bank we saw signs that the road was closed but other cars were turning left so we assumed they knew where they were going. We ran Westwards to Blackden and then we re-joined the A535 further North. At Chelford we ran Eastwards along the A537 to Monks Heath. We turned left onto Bollington lane and then we got to the A34 and we ran Northwards. Traffic was now free flowing and we got onto the Alderley Edge by-pass. We continued up the A34 bypassing Wilmslow and Handforth. There were some steep hills so we decided to switchback to petrol for the rest of the journey. We ran north to the M60 and we got onto the anti-clockwise carriageway. As we headed towards Stockport we saw Stagecoach Manchester 37146 going the other way round. We ran through Stockport and we headed North ans as we we passed near to Ashton-under-Lyme we started to turn Westwards. We ran around to junction 19 and we came of the M60 onto the Northbound A576. We ran the last couple of miles into town and we attempted to park by MacDonalds but the spaces were not only full but the were car and taxis doubled parked and trying to turn and go out onto Limetrees Road. We went on top of the shopping centre and it took a while to park there as 1/2 the car park had been shut. We eventually parked up around 14:15! We went into the shopping centre and then we headed to the toilets. After using the facilities we went down to ground level and we walked out to the bus station and the cafe on the pavement opposite to it. On the corner stand was required Stagecoach Manchester 10863 on a #112 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10863 in Middleton bus station

We stopped for dinner at the pavement cafe and the sun was quite warm. Matthew had a sausage and eggs barm with a few fries washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we left her to pay whilst we went of towards the bus station. Before we entered the bus station we saw First Manchester 37469 on a #59 to Manchester.

First Manchester 37469 in Middleton bus station

We also saw First Manchester 37442 on a #17 to Manchester.

First Manchester 37442 in Middleton bus station

We went around to the other side of the bus station and we spotted required First Manchester 37282 on a #18 to Manchester.

First Manchester 37282 in Middleton bus station

We decided to do the bus so we got on and we brought System One bus only day tickets at £5.20 each. We went upstairs and we sat down and the bus pulled out of the bus station. We joined the Eastbound A576 and then we went Southwards down the A664. We climbed up the hill out of town and then we ran down hill over the M60 and into Blackley. Further down the road we passed Blackley service station and then we saw a road that we recognised... We passed Old Market Street and the West end of Boggart Hole Clough. We continued Southwards into Harpurhey and we stopped outside the 'World famous Embassy Club' with the mosaic of Bernard Manning on he side! We decided to go another couple of stops South and then get off the bus. We got up and got off opposite to the Kebab King. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of First Manchester 37282 before it carried on towards Manchester.

First Manchester 37282 in Harpurhey

Once off the bus we walked Southwards down the road to the traffic lights. We crossed over the road and we were going to go further South to the next stop. We saw a bus approaching so we decided to go North as the bus stop was closer. I flagged the bus down and Matthew took a picture of required First Manchester 63148 on the #53 to Cheetham Hill

First Manchester 63148 in Harpurhey

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran North through Harpurhey and into Blackley. As we veered left onto Old Market Street we wet into familiar territory. We guessed we were towards the North Manchester General Hospital. We asked Matthew if he wanted to go to the hospital or Cheetham Hill and Matthew chose the hospital. We ran forwards onto Delaunays Road and then we turned left into the hospital. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Manchester 63148 before it carried on towards Cheetham Hill.

First Manchester 63148 outside the NMGH

We crossed over the road to get get a picture of required Stagecoach Manchester 36075 which was on a #57 service to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 36075 outside the NMGH

We also saw required First Manchester 66855 on a #42 to Manchester. We also saw required Stagecoach Manchester 10858 on a #156 to Middleton.

Stagecoach Manchester 10858 outside the NMGH

We decided to do the Stagecoach Manchester 36075 so we got on it and flashed the System One ticket to the driver. Matthew took a picture inside and then we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 36075

We set off onto Delaunays Road and we went eastwards towards Blackley. We turned right onto Lion Street and we went Southwards. We went forwards onto Slack Road and forwards again onto Waterloo Street. We continued onto Hazelbottom Road and at the end we turned left onto Smedley Road. We turned left onto the A6010 and we ran Eastwards for around 1/4 of a mile until we got to the A664. We turned right to go South and travelled for around another 1/2 mile. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 36075 as it carried on towards Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 36075 in Miles Platting

Right behind us was required Stagecoach Manchester 10853 on a #118 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10853 in Miles Platting

We crossed over the road to catch a bus Northwards back towards Middleton. A few minutes later required First Manchester 66868 on a #17 to Rochdale.

First Manchester 66868 in Miles Platting

We decided to do this bus so we flagged it down. We got on the bud and we flashed the System One ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Northwards up the A664 we we travelled through Harpurhey past the World Famous Embassy Club. We paused for a short while and then we continued North past Boggart Hole Clough and Into Blackley. We crossed over the M60 and we ran the last mile or so into Middleton. We crossed over the A669 and we entered the bus station. Once we got off the bus Matthew indicated he wanted to go to the toilet. On the way to the toilet we saw dud First Manchester 42941 on layover in between #415's to Oldham.

First Manchester 42941 in Middleton bus station

Whilst Matthew was in the toilet I saw a First Manchester ALX400 pull up on stand. Matthew finished in the toilet and we walked over to discover that the bus was required First Manchester 30935 on a #59 to Manchester.

First Manchester 30935 in Middleton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Manchester 30935 before we sat down.

Inside First Manchester 30935

We set off out of the bus station and we turned onto the A576. We ran the couple of miles down to the M60 and we crossed over and into Blackley we past the East side of Heaton Park. We carried on for another couple of miles and we turned left onto Bury Old Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another First Manchester 30935 before it carried on towards Manchester.

First Manchester 30935 in Cheetham Hill

Once off the road we went into Kashmir Mart world food shop. We brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars and then we went back outside. As we came back out of the shop we saw First Manchester 30945 heading Northwards on a #59 service. We crossed the road and we just missed a bus on a #163 to Bury. We decided to sit at the bus stop and wait for the next #59. Whilst we waited Matthew had a can of Vimto and a chocolate bar. Whilst we were at the bus we saw Stotts MX60 BWZ on a #151 to Hollinwood.

Stotts MX60 BWZ in Cheetham Hill

A few minutes later the bus to Middleton appeared. It was dud First Manchester 37553 on a #59 to Oldham.

First Manchester 37553 in Cheetham Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Manchester 37553 before we sat down.

Inside First Manchester 37553

The bus set off up Bury Old Road and we turned right the A576 where we stopped for a short while. We continued North Eastwards past Bowker Vale tram stop and to the East of Heaton Park. We crossed the M60 and we ran the couple of miles into town. We entered the bus station. Once in Middleton bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over to the other side of the bus station and we saw First Manchester 37442 on a #17 to Manchester.

First Manchester 37442 in Middleton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One ticket to the bus driver. We went upstairs and we sat down and the bus pulled out of the bus station. We joined the Eastbound A576 and then we went Southwards down the A664. We climbed up the hill out of town and then we ran down hill over the M60 and into Blackley. Further down the road we passed Blackley service station and then we saw a road that we recognised... We passed Old Market Street and the West end of Boggart Hole Clough. We continued Southwards into Harpurhey and we stopped outside the 'World famous Embassy Club'. We then continued Southwards down the A664 crossed over Queens Road. We got back into familiar territory so we decided to get up and get off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Manchester 37442 as it carried on towards Manchester.

First Manchester 37442 in Miles Platting

We crossed over the road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus back towards Middleton. As we waited we saw required Stagecoach Manchester 10849 on a #112 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10849 in Miles Platting

We also saw First Manchester 67419 on a #81A to Manchester.

First Manchester 67419 in Miles Platting

A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was dud First Manchester 37431 on a #163 to Bury.

First Manchester 37431 in Miles Platting

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off Northwards up the A664 we we travelled through Harpurhey past the World Famous Embassy Club. We paused for a short while and then we continued North past Boggart Hole Clough and Into Blackley. We crossed over the M60 and we ran the last mile or so into Middleton. We crossed over the A669 and we entered the bus station. Once we got off the bus we had one last walk around the bus station to see what was about before we returned to the car. We saw required First Manchester 60274 on a #58 to Oldham.

First Manchester 60274 in Middleton bus station

We also saw Stagecoach Manchester 10848 on a #112 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10848 in Middleton bus station

We walked outside onto the main road whilst we waited for mum to arrive and we saw First Manchester 39207 on a #18 to Langley.

First Manchester 39207 in Middleton bus station

We walked across the the police station and mum pulled up outside. We got in the car and there were sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru waiting for Matthew. We set off onto the A664 and we ran up the hill and down towards Blackley. We joined the anti-clockwise M60 and as we joined up with the M62 we saw Rigby's coach RIG 1083. We continued along the M60 and then took the Westbound M62. We carried on Westwards for a few miles and then we took the Southbound M6. As we travelled Southwards we saw and unidentified AVA Coaches coach. We came off the M6 at the A500 and we ran Southwards through Stoke. At Sideway we went Eastwards along the A50 to Longton. We went to Z Carz to see what was parked up this evening. In the front row was Z Carz Iveco minibus GK02 NWJ.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Longton

Also in the first row was Z Carz Renault minibus DS07 LSN.

Z Carz DS07 LSN in Longton

Also in the front row was Z Carz Vauxhall minibus DG10 VMO.

Z Carz DG10 VMO in Longton

In the second row was Z Carz Ford minibus HK57 LFY.

Z Carz HK57 LFY in Longton

Nearest in the second row was Z Carz Ford minibus LG09 JVX.

Z Carz LG09 JVX in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked in to compound today. In the compound we saw Z Carz Renault minibus YE52 UZX.

Z Carz YE52 UZX in Longton

Also in the compound was Z Carz Renault minibus PE10 MJK.

Z Carz PE10 MJK in Longton

Last bus in the compound was Z Carz Ford minibus YS09 LWV.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Longton

It appears that Z Carz may have brought the field behind the shed and are extending the depot so they don't have to park the buses on the spare ground. We turned around and ran down Edensor Road. We turned left onto Spring Garden Road and we ran to the end. We went past a new building which appears to being built by the old Somerfield supermarket. We joined the A5035 towards Longton and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We stopped at the Longton Fisheries chip shop to pick up tea. Matthew decided to visit the bookmakers next door to use the toilet. We picked up the food and we ran along the A5035 through Dresden into Blurton. We got home around 19:30. For a late tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. We then chilled out at home and uploaded pictures and did some of the Blog. Matthew chilled out om the computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Winsford / Newcastle 04-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Winsford	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Winsford	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
63097	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to Blurton later. We learnt had been partially stripped of seats inside for conversion to a mobile home. 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 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued along Christchurch Street and into the day centre. In the morning Matthew went out on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set of onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound along the A53. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through Basford into Newcastle. We ran arund the one-way system and at the roundabout we went straight across onto the A52. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran North through Cross Heath. We turned left onto the B5500 and into Chesterton. We ran up Crackley bank and through Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we joined the Northbound A34 again. We travelled North to the Toby Carvery and we went straight on towards Rode Heath. We ran North upto the A50 and we continued North to Holmes Chapel. Just South of the town we joined the Westbound A54 and we ran over the M6 and into Middlewich. We continued West out of town and into Winsford. We crossed over the river and into the town and up the hill. We stopped at the Queens Arms for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a can of Coke. Matthew had a Fried buttermilk chicken burger with fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished we got back in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey home. We set off Nothwards up Dene Drive and we turned right onto the A54. We ran Eastwards out of Winsford and we crossed over the River Weaver before running up the hill. We continued Eastwards along the A54 through Middlewich and over the M6. We continued to the edge of Congleton. We ran North up the A34 and we turned right onto the A54. We ran through the centre of town and then we continued onto the A527. We ran past the railway station and around Biddulph past the new KFC. We continued South through Brown Lees and Knypersley down to Brindley Ford. We continued through Chell and down through Pitshill and North of Tunstall. We continued down the hill into the Chatterley Valley and we joined the Southbound A500. We travelled South for around 3 miles to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up the hill an we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and wait for me to pick him up. A short while later I turned up. Matthew transferred his pictures onto his camera and grabbed his bag and batteries. We said goodbye to his friends and then we headed home. We ran onto Christchurch Street and we ran to the end. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards Heron Street and we went through Heron Cross and over the A50. We ran into Blurton along Blurton Road and we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 15:20. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of dandelion & burdock. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Trent vale as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67650 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus appeared around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We passed First Potteries 67152 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane. We entered Hanford and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus KX08 UXE & First Potteries 43875 on the final #22 turn. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus.

First Potteries 63097 in Newcastle

Once we had crossed over the A34 we continued 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 17:30. We set off onto Occupation Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale. As we approached the pub we saw Leons Coaches 223 going Northwards. We stopped at the pub and we went inside. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included First Potteries 37158 on a #101 to Stafford, ABC Supreme HN16 XPS going Southwards & First Potteries 67648 on a #22 to Newcastle. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. We came of the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we returned to Heron Cross and we crossed the A50. We ran along Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Abbey Hulton / Meir Park 03-08-2017

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. We were also going out for tea as Matthew today. Around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and onto Albert Square where we saw Afford rent-a-car YR63 YXP parked up outside the old Court building.

Afford rent-a-car's YR63 YXP in Fenton

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

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had ham sandwich followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon Matthew went trampolining in Abbey Hulton on 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 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 Stoke-on-Trent city council's welfare buses LK17 DWD.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DWD in Abbey Hulton

Matthew went for a session trampolining and then returned to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the run back to Fenton. We set off onto Abbotts Road and we ran down to the A5009. We ran Southwards through Bucknall and onto the A52. We turned right onto Botteslow Street. We turned left onto Derby Street and we crossed over Lichfield Street an onto Regent Road. We stopped at the church and then we continued down Ogden Street and onto Lichfield Street. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned went straight onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right 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 we saw red LDV minibus BU56 LBG. We then went back to the back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw D&G Bus 111 on The Orange ONE to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

We then came around to take him out for tea. We got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton and into Meir. We went passed the Copeland's Tours depot and we saw MIB 236 parked up. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we parked up at The Weather Vane. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found our table. We ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. Matthew had a burger and fries as well as help mum with her meal. He had a chicken fillet and an egg as well as some steak. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we went back to the car and returned to Fenton. We set off onto Lysander Road and we saw First Potteries 67647 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to Longton. We came off onto the high level A50 and we turned right onto Baths Road. We saw First Potteries 63173 on a #6 to Hanley. We ran down King Street we saw First Potteries 63100 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We continued down onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and we we returned to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew room a we spent a while writing the Blog. Around 19:30 we left Matthew in the residential unit and he chilled out in his room on the computer. Matthew watched some television and then 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 / Newcastle 02-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63179	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. 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 Autocabs minibus SH09 OMR.

Autocabs SH09 OMR in Fenton

We also saw D&G 112 on 'The Orange One' service to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down the road to the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes alter we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63098 on a #11 to Newcastle. 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 and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw First Potteries 37146 on a #99 to Bradeley.

First Potteries 37146 in Newcastle bus station

We set off out of the bus station onto Hassel Street and we walked into town. We stopped at 99p Stores on the corner and Matthew brought can of Coke. When we had finished in the 99p Stores we walked up High Street and we went into the Roebuck Centre. We went into Iceland and Matthew brought potatoes and some other food shopping. When we had finished in Iceland we cam out of the Roebuck Centre and onto Ironmarket. We turned right onto Castle Walk and we stopped at Greggs. Matthew brought a sausage roll and a jammy heart biscuit. We then continued down Castle Walk and back to the bus station. When we got back to the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 41496 on a #22 to Longton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards then 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 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 crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had his sausage roll followed by a jammy heart biscuit. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. 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 an back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw Afford rent-a car HN16 CMY going towards Hanley.

Afford rent-a car HN16 CMY in Fenton

After tea Matthew went up to his room to chill out. We then went out to Trent Vale by car. 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. After running under the railway line we went Southwards down the A500. We travelled down to Hanford and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Trent Vale and we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford. We travelled up to Hawthorne Road and we turned right. We stopped at a house to have tea. For tea Matthew had sausages & chips followed by cake. Matthew went on the computer and then returned to the residential unit. we joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale to Hanford. We turned left onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up to Stoke we we came off the dual carriageway. We turned right onto City Road and we ran 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 residential unit. Matthew went upstairs 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

Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 01-08-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67601	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
KX09 DGY	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going out for a trip on the bus. 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 63175 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew did some baking, making a jam filled cake. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by some of the cake he had made. In the afternoon Matthew went out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 111 on The Orange ONE service to Newcastle.

D&G 111 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a First Potteries Streetlite approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63176 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 and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw First Potteries 32639 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32639 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station onto Hassell Street into town and we turned left onto High Street. We walked down to Bert's and matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished the drink we crossed over High Street onto Stafford Street and through the passageway onto Stubbs Street. In the bus station we saw D&G Bus 163 on a #33 to Westlands.

D&G 163 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67601 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67601 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we queued up to get on First Potteries 67601, we saw D&G 147 on a #85 to Crewe.

D&G 147 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards then 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 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 crossed over City Road and we walked across the car park 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 an back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle. for tea Matthew had beans on toast followed by cake. After tea Matthew went out to the disco in a Intercity KX09 DGY. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria road and we ran down the hill to Joiners square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran into Bucknall. We went forwards onto the A5009 and through Abbey Hulton. We turned left into Birches Head Road and to our destination. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Matthew did some dancing until it was time to return to the residential unit. We returned back to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. we set off onto Birches Head Road. We turned right onto the A5009 and we ran down through Abbey Hulton To Bucknall. We ran forwards onto the A52 and up to Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto manor Street and at the end left onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.