Trip to Fenton / Hanley 19-04-2017

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 residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his uncle Dave 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 67156 on a #23 to Hanley. At 09:00 we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went to Hanley on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we ran across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and we stopped at the church where Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a drink of orange. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Downey Street and we turned left onto Jasper Street. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right onto Regent Road. We went forwards onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto College Road. We turned right onto Wellesley Street and we went forwards onto Shelton New Road. We stopped at the other day centre to pick up another service user and then we continued back along Cemetery Road and Caledonia Road. We turned left onto Stoke Road and we turned right onto Wellesley Street. We turned left onto College Road and we turned right onto Cleveland Road. We continued onto Regent Road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. At the roundabout in Joiners Square we continued straight onto Victoria Road and we stopped at the Esso petrol station. At filling up with fuel we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Asda. Matthew did some shopping and brought a can of Coke. We then continued up Victoria Road and turned sharp right at the roundabout onto City Road. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich followed by Tunnock's Caramel bar. In the afternoon Matthew went on the computer. When it was time to go back to the residential unit Matthew set off onto foot onto Christchurch Street and then turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went up to his room and used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67155 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67155 in Fenton

Tonight Matthew was going to uncle Daves house for tea. We set off onto foot onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We saw D&G Bus 184 on a #40 to Longton.

D&G 184 in Fenton

A bit further down Smithpool Road we saw D&G Bus 137 on a #40 to Hanley.

D&G 137 in Fenton

We walked across the green that we used to refer to as 'the tip' and onto Willowdale Avenue. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and then into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had beef & potatoes with carrots followed by a Viscount biscuit. Matthew also had a drink of Tango and some custard creams. Matthew watched telly, used the computer and listened to uncle Dave's DJ set. At 18:00 staff came to pick Matthew up to returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we turned right onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed over the tip and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23A to Newstead. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew then chilled out in his room on his computer and watched telly. Later on he had a bath and then had toast and orange juice for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Stoke 18-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67157	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop P	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. 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 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning Matthew went on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a ham sandwich. In the after noon Matthew went for a walk. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Masterson Street. We stopped at the minimarket and we picked up a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished shopping we walked back up Masterson Street and onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For the rest of the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. when in was time to return to the residential unit we set off on foot onto 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 Free Spirits MV05 YMM going towards Longton.

Free Spirits MV05 YMM in Fenton

For tea Matthew had chicken and chips followed by toffee yoghurt. Later on Matthew went to Stoke on the bus. We set off on foot onto City Road and we walked down to the stop by Travers Court. The bus appear and it was First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we ran forwards onto the A52 were we saw First Potteries 53830 on #11 to Hanley. We ran under the railway line and we went over the A500. We ran into Stoke along Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. We then walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included Roseville BP08 KJN & First Potteries 67158 on a #11 to Newcastle. We then walked back up to Fenton. We set off along Church Street and we saw Z Carz HK57 LFY. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line and up the hill. Back at the residential Matthew went up to his room and chilled out. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Lichfield / Burton upon Trent 15-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
53	Lichfield BS	Burton upon Trent, Adj High Street	X12	Midland Classic
31	Burton upon Trent, New Street (Stand 6)	Winshill, St Marks Church	3	Midland Classic
114	Winshill, Bladon Street	Burton upon Trent, New Street (Stand 4)	3	Midland Classic
8	Burton upon Trent, New Street (Stand 2)	Horninglow, Horninglow Road North	2	Midland Classic
8	Horninglow, Horninglow Road North	Burton upon Trent, New Street (Stand 8)	2	Midland Classic
57	Burton upon Trent, New Street (Stand 3)	Uttoxeter BS	401	Midland Classic

Today we decided to re-visit Lichfield. We had checked the weather for today and it was for mainly dry sunny weather with some showers, with more chance of rain in the North West. We were also trying to avoid the bank holiday weekend traffic. We gave Matthew a list of destinations from North West and Midlands and from the list Matthew chose Lichfield. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange for breakfast. We set off around 12:00 and we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We stopped at the shop to drop something off and also for Matthew to have an Easter Egg off mum's friend... Whilst we were stopped we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23A to Newstead. We then continued on our way back up Blurton Road and right onto Church Road. At the ens we turned right onto the A5035. As we ran towards Trentham we caught up with First Potteries 53208 on a #22 to Newcastle. We also saw First Potteries 42554 on a #21A to Hanley. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Southbound A34. As we travelled down towards Stone we saw First Potteries 65037 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued South just to the West of Stone and then we went Eastwards along the A51. The road through Colwich and past Rugeley was unusually quiet and we didn't see a single bus coming the other way. I was beginning to think that maybe there was a Sunday service in these here parts... We continued into town and we followed the A51 Southwards and then left onto Birmingham Road. We stopped in the car park at the rear of the chip shop and we picked up dinner. Whilst in the chip shop we saw Middleton's coach YJ06 LGC going towards Tamworth and also Arriva Midlands 2368 on a #60 to Cannock. Once we go the food we carried on along Birmingham road and we parked at the car park at the rear of the bus station whilst we ate our food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy with a bap. Once we had finished eat we said goodbye to mum and we went to the toilet. Whilst at that end of the bus station we saw required Midland Classic 5 on a #821 Lichfield town service.

Midland Classic 5 in Lichfield bus station

We decided to have a wander around before we caught something. We saw Midland Classic 83 on a X12 to Burton upon Trent.

Midland Classic 83 in Lichfield bus station

We had seen a coach parked up at the other end of the bus station when we arrived. Closer inspection revealed it to be National Holiday coach NH13 BWH.

National Holidays NH13 BWH in Lichfield bus station

We decided sit for a while at the western end of the bus station whilst we decided which buses to do next. We saw required Central Buses Solo 151 arrive on what was to form the next #35B to Walsall. We decided to go for a bit of a wander back to the other end of the bus station and we saw required Arriva Midlands 2745.

Arriva Midlands 2745 in Lichfield bus station

We sat up by the stop for the #35B as we think Matthew was eying up doing the Solo towards Walsall. Whilst there we saw required Midland Classic 3 on a #822 Lichfield town circular service.

Midland Classic 3 in Lichfield bus station

The time was coming close to departure for Central Buses 151. Just when we thought we might be doing that Midland Classic double decker 53 appeared on the X12 service to Burton upon Trent.

Midland Classic 53 in Lichfield bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw dud Arriva Midlands 2372 on a #60 to Cannock.

Arriva Midlands 2372 in Lichfield bus station

People started to board the X12 so we queued up to get on the bus. Once on the bus we purchased a daysaver plus ticket at £4.90 before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off onto Birmingham Road and we continued North-Eastwards up the A5127 out of town. We past over the railway line near to Lichfield Trent valley station and we continued a bit further before joining onto the A38. We then had a very spirited run Northwards up the A38. We cams off the A38 just South of Burton onto the A5121 and then we turned right onto the B5018 and we ran through Branston into the centre of Burton. We turned left onto the A5189 and then right onto Uxbridge Street. We turned right onto New Street and we got up to get off the bus. We left the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Midland Classic 53.

Inside Midland Classic 53

Once we got off the bus we walked up New street towards the market hall so that Matthew could use the toilet. At the side of the Octagon Shopping Centre we saw Midland Classic 58 running out of service.

Midland Classic 58 in Burton upon Trent

We crossed over the High Street and we walked through the shopping arcade towards the Market. In the square to the left there appeared to be some kind of event going on, and there was also a bouncy castle. We went into the market and Matthew used the toilet before we returned onto the High Street. On the High Street we saw Arriva Midlands 3768 about to work a X38 service to Derby.

Arriva Midlands 3768 in Burton upon Trent

We returned onto new Street and as we got there we saw dud Midland Classic double decker 42 about to work a #19 service to Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Midland Classic 42 in Burton upon Trent

Down the other end of New Street we could see another bus on stand. When we got closer we saw that it was required Midland Classic Solo 31 about to work a #3 service to Winshill.

Midland Classic 31 in Burton upon Trent

We decided to do this bus on the proviso that Matthew behaved himself and didn't try to honk the horn! We got on the bus and we flashed the Daysaver Plus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back if the bus. We set off up New Street and we turned left onto High Street. We ran onto the one way system and we joined the Eastbound A511. After we crossed the River Trent We turned left onto Newton Road and almost immediately onto bearwood Hill Road. We ran uo the hill through Winshill and we turned right onto Hawfield Lane. We turned right onto Vancouver Drive and at the end we turned right onto Melbourne Avenue. At the roundabout we turned left onto Empire Road.At the end we turned left and re-joined Hawfield Lane. At the end of Hawfield Lane we turned left onto Church Hill Street and we spotted the C-operative food store that we had seen on the way to the estate, so we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once we had got off the bus Matthew took another picture of Midland Classic 31 before it returned to Burton where this bus was finishing.

Midland Classic 31 in Winshill

Once we got off the we wandered down the road to the Co-operative Food store to stock up on supplies. In the shop Matthew picked up a couple of small toffee cheesecakes and a chocolate bars as well as a can of Coke and an orange Calypo. Once we had paid for the stuff we walked down Hawfield Lane to the stop we could catch the return service. We worked out that we weren't at the loop end so crossed back over to the first stop we looked at and Matthew ate his orange Calypo. We saw the bus heading into the estate and it was Midland Classic 114. A few minutes later after it had been around the loop it appeared from round the corner and Matthew took a photo of Midland Classic 114 on the #3 to Horninglow.

Midland Classic 114 in Winshill

We got on the bus and we flashed the Daysave plus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Hawfield Lane and we turned left onto Church Hill Street. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Newton Road before we turned right onto the A511. We crossed over the River Trent and then we turned left onto the High Street.We ran into town and we turned right into New Street. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Midland Classic 114 before we got off the bus.

Inside Midland Classic 114

Once we got off the bus we had a look around to see what we could do. New Street was empty when we got there, but we saw a couple of buses on layover around the corner at the side of the Octagon Shopping Centre. At the front of the queue was required Midland Classic 32 and behind that was dud Midland Classic 55.

Midland Classic 55 in Burton upon Trent

We walked back around the corner and there seemed to be a bit of a gap in some of the services at this time. There was a #2 at 16:07 which we thought would be a good option. Staying on the bus should in theory get us back 5 minutes before the next X12 to Lichfield. Across the road we saw Midland Classic 106 on a #3 to Winshill.

Midland Classic 106 in Burton upon Trent

A few minutes before the bus was due Matthew wanted to go around the corner to see another bus on layover. Closer inspection revealed it was Arriva Midlands 3800 on a #29 to Coalville

Arriva Midlands 3800 in Burton upon Trent

We came back around the corner to see required Midland Classic 8 arrive on the #2 to Horninglow.

Midland Classic 8 in Burton upon Trent

We got on the bus and we flashed the Daysave Plus ticket to the driver before we sat down. We set off down New Street and we turned right into Union Street. There was a bit of a delay and the bus started to lose time. We turned left onto Station Street and we went past the railway station before we got onto the one-way system. We turned right onto Waterloo Street and we continued forwards onto the other half of Waterloo Street beyond the one-way system. At the end we continued onto Victoria Crescent and at the end of the road we turned left onto the A511. We ran under the A38 and we turned right onto Harper Avenue. The bus stopped and I flashed the ticket again to the driver for the return journey. We turned left onto St John's Road and right onto St Luke's Road At the end we turned left onto St Mary's drive and then we turned left onto Rolleston Road. At the end we re-joined the A511 and we ran back towards town. We dipped under the A38 and over the canal and we turned right into Victoria crescent. We went straight across onto Waterloo Street and then we turned left onto the one-way system. We joined the A5121 before turning left to go past the railway station. Further up Station Street we turned left onto Union Street. We then turned left onto New Street. In theory we had two minutes to spare and we should have just got off the bus and crossed the road... However, the stand where we should have stopped already had two buses there so we went straight past to the next stop. By the time we got back the X12 was just pulling off. Next to it was Trent Barton single decker 659 on one of The Villager services to Derby.

Trent Barton 659 in Burton upon Trent

We crossed the road whilst we considered what to do next. There wasn't a bus towards Lichfield for over an hour, and it would be gone 18:00 by the time we got back to the car. Just as we thought about what else we could do we saw required Midland Classic 57 on a #401 service to Uttoxeter.

Midland Classic 57 in Burton upon Trent

We got on the bus and we flashed the Daysaver Plus ticket to the driver for what turned out to be the last time today before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Midland Classic 57.

Inside Midland Classic 57

We set off along New Street an we turned right into Union Street. We worked out we could get to Tutbury for another bus back, or we could do as we decided to do and called mum to get her to meet us at Uttoxeter. Mum agreed to pick us so we continued to the end. We turned left onto Station Street and we ran onto the one-way system. Like we had done before we ran up Waterloo Street to the end, but on this service we turned left onto Dallow Street. We ran under the A38 and up to the hospital. We turned at the turning circle on the end of Belvedere Road and then we turn left onto Calais Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A511. We ran past the pub at beam Hill and we ran at high speed for a couple of miles to the edge of Tutbury. We turned left onto Burton Road and we ran down into the centre of Tutbury. At the main junction we turned left onto Ludgate Street and we ran through the housing estate onto Belmont Road. We turned left onto Redhill Lane and ran past Tutbury Castle before we returned onto Duke Street and turned left onto the High Street where we passed dud Midland Classic 111 on the #401 to Burton upon Trent. We ran down the High Street on Bridge Street and we re-joined the A511 for the run into Hatton. We crossed over the railway line and we ran through Hatton village. At the end of the road by The Salt Box Cafe we followed the road to the left and we ran down for another couple of miles to the A50. We ran fast down to the next roundabout until we turned left onto the A515 and then right into Sudbury. We ran through Sudbury and past the stops where we used to swap over when we did the #1 for the X50 back in the day! We then ran past the village of Doveridge before we re-joined the A50. We ran down to the A518 roundabout and we continued to the retail park. We ran past the stop outside Tesco and up to the roundabout by the railway station. We did a u-turn and we went past a new Waitrose supermarket before running back into town up Bridge Street and Church Street. We turned left onto the A522 and we entered Uttoxeter bus station. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Midland Classic 57 before it returned empty back to Burton.

Midland Classic 57 in Uttoxeter bus station

Once we got off the bus we spotted Midland Classic 88 on the return #401 service to Burton.

Midland Classic 88 in Uttoxeter bus station

We walked through the bus station and we walked around the corner to the car park where mum was waiting with Greggs sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off out of the car park onto Church Street and we turned left onto the A522. As we passed the bus station we saw Trent Barton 737 on a Swift service to Derby. We followed the road out of Uttoxeter and we passed minibus DX07 OAV. We joined the A50 and we ran West passing Swiftsure YN14 PLV & Acklams E14 ACK. We came off the A50 and we went to Z Carz to see what buses were parked up at the depot this evening. In the front row was Z Carz minibus DL03 HHU.

Z Carz DL03 HHU in Longton

Also in the front row was Z Carz Volkswagen minibus OV05 WSW.

Z Carz OV05 WSW in Longton

Next to the Volkswagen was Z Carz minibus Ford minibus NA06 SUO.

Z Carz NA06 SUO in Longton

Closest vehicle in the front row was Z Carz Ford minibus MJ03 DPU from the airport division.

Z Carz MJ03 DPU in Longton

Nearest vehicle in the second row was Z Carz LDV minibus CN57 HWA.

Z Carz CN57 HWA in Longton

We turned left into Willow row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. We saw Z Carz Ford minibus HK57 LFY.

Z Carz HK57 LFY in Longton

We also saw Z Carz ford minibus HK57 LGW.

Z Carz HK57 LGW in Longton

We turned around and we also saw Z Carz minibus BN03 OVS which is currently off the road. We rejoined the A50 and we ran West to Heron Cross where came of the A50 and onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 18:30. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a toffee cheesecake. We then chilled out on the computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Joiners Square / Newcastle 14-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63179	Fenton, Victoria Place (stoagpdp)	Joiners Square, Leek Road (stoagptm)	6	First Potteries
63178	Joiners Square, Leek Road(stoagptj)	Fenton, Victoria Place (stoagpdm)	6	First Potteries
67636	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was going to the pub for his tea, but not before he had been to his day service. He was in his residential unit and was also going back to Blurton later today. 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 67151 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning Matthew went to the shop. We walked around the corner to the Co-operative Food store where Matthew brought some jam. After returning to the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. In the day centre Matthew did some baking. He made a jam filled cake. For dinner Matthew had ham sandwiches. In the afternoon Matthew went to the pub on the bus. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left onto Victoria road and we waited at the bus stop for the next bus. A few minutes later we saw dud First Potteries 63179 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Joiners Square before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Victoria Road. We crossed over the Roundabout at Joiner Square onto Lichfield Street and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and we walked to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew listened to music on the Jukebox with tracks by Steps. When it was time to return to Fenton we went outside and down the road to the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Weston Coyney.

First Potteries 63178 in Joiners Square

We got on the bud and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Lichfield Street and we crossed over the roundabout at Joiners Square onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill and at the top we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we crossed over the road and we went down City Road. We walked throught the car park and down the alley and we crossed over Christchurch Street onto Temple Street. Matthew then waited for me to come and pick him up from the residential unit. I turned up around 14:30 and we picked up a few thing and we went down to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued Heron Street. We went through Heron Cross and over the A50 and into Blurton on Blurton Road. We continued onto Church Road and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home just before 15:00. At home Matthew had toast and can of Vimto. Today we went to catch the 15:56 to Newcastle. We set off on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. We had seen bus earlier and it was booked to be dud First Potteries 67634. On the way to the bus stop we saw Autocabs minibus WJ12 GNY heading into Blurton.

Autocabs WJ12 GNY in Blurton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67633 turned the corner of the A5035 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 67633 in Blurton

A few minutes later the bus appeared around the corner right on time. We were expecting First Potteries 67634 but as it got closer we saw that it was dud First Potteries 67636 instead on the #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 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 ran over the railway line into Trentham. We saw Free spirits MK52 PXH parked up by the Trentham Hotel. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we ran up the hill and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we passed First Potteries 53209 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We turned left into Church Lane and we joined the A34 and we saw First Potteries 67154 on the #21A to Trentham Gardens. We then headed into Trent Vale and we turned right into Harpfields Road and we Redeemed Christian Church of god minibus VN05 CKK. We continued onto Hilton Road and we passed Lucky Seven MH03 NAS. We turned left into the hospital and we saw First Potteries 66845 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 67636 as it carried on towards the bus station.

First Potteries 67636 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 17:30. We set off onto Occupation Street and we turned left onto the A34. We ran down into Trent Vale and we saw Jubilee WMC minibus AK52 LXC. 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 65042 on a #101 to Stafford. When it was time to go we got in the car to go pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we got onto the Northbound A500. We went Eastwards along the A50 and we passed Hodder coach E7 HOD which was going Westwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and dropped down into Fenton to pick up uncle Dave where we saw white minibus DU64 RXA. 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 into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 18:40. 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 Fenton / Birches Head 11-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
LV10 OTM	Fenton	Burslem Park	Charter	Z Carz
LV10 OTM	Burslem Park	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Birches Head	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Birches Head	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

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 D&G Bus 113 on 'The Orange One' service to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

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 ham sandwiches followed by an orange jelly. In the afternoon Matthew went on Z Carz LV10 OTM to Burslem Park. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. We continued up onto King Street and into Foley before we ran into Longton under the railway bridge. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned right onto the A50. We ran Westwards to the A500 and then we ran North up to Longport. We turned right onto the A5271 and we ran up though Middleport to Trubshaw Cross. We turned right onto Newcastle Street and we ran up into Burslem town centre. We crossed over the A50 onto moorland Road and we ran up the hill to the entrance of Burslem Park. At the park Matthew walked to the other side near to Hamil Road to the playground. Once we had finished at the park we returned to the gates and returned to Fenton in Z Carz LV10 OTM. We set off up Moorland Road to Smallthorne where we turned right onto the A5271. We ran through Sneyd Green to Birches Head and we ran forwards onto Town Road. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around Hanley to Lichfield Street. At Joiners square we ran straight across onto Victoria Road and we ran up to the top of the hill. We turned sharp right onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road where we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Once back at the unit Matthew chilled out in his room for a while and used his computer. Outside we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

we saw First Potteries 41495 on a #23 to Hanley. For tea Matthew had a jacket potato with cheese followed by a cake. After tea Matthew went to the disco on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left again onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road and then sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners square an we turned right onto the A52. We ran up to Bucknall and then we continued straight onto the A5009 and we saw First Potteries 42554 running out of service towards Adderley Green. 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. 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 Baker Street. We then crossed Christchurch Street onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. At the end we turned right Temple 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 Longton / Stafford 08-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Fenton, Christchurch Street	Longton Interchange	11	First Potteries
63098	Longton Interchange	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
NM07 OMC	Fenton	Stafford	Charter	ABC Supreme
NM07 OMC	Stafford	Fenton	Charter	ABC Supreme

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service shopping trip to Merry Hills. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst in the room we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. Matthew chilled out in his room until dinner time. For dinner Matthew had beans on toast followed by cake. In the afternoon Matthew went to Longton on the bus. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and then left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and then walked up to the bus stop outside the Marmaris takeaway. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We carried on along City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley and we ran under the railway line into Longton before turning right into Baths Road where we saw dud First Potteries 63171 running out of service. We entered Longton Transport Interchange and we got uo and got off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63097 before it carried on towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63097 in Longton Interchange

Once in Longton we came out of the Interchnage and walked along the alley onto the Strand by Wrights Pies. We turned right onto the Strand and we walked up to Heathcote Street where we turned right again. At the next junction we crossed the road and walked over the car park to Sports Direct. In the shop Matthew brought a hat to keep the sun off his head. Once they had purchased the hat the returned onto the Strand and carried on Eastwards and crossed over before walking up into the car park and into B&M. At B&M Matthew brought some P20 suntan lotion. After doing his shopping Matthew went back down the strand and along the alley to the Transport Interchange. Whilst Matthew waited for a bus back to Fenton he took a few bus pictures. We saw dud First Potteries 53123 on a #12 to Hanley.

First Potteries 53123 in Longton Interchange

A few minutes later the bus back to Fenton turned up and it was First Potteries 63098.

First Potteries 63098 in Longton Interchange

We walked into the Interchange and we got on the bus. We booked to Fenton and as the rear of the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63098 before we sat down.

Inside First Potteries 63098

We set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road and we turned left onto King Street under the railway line. We continued through Foley along King Street and into Fenton. We went forwards onto City Road and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while and we saw Autocabs SH58 WKV going towards Hanley.

Autocabs SH58 WKV in Fenton

later in the afternoon Matthew went out to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. Matthew went to the toilet and than had a glass of Coke. After a while we returned to the residential unit. Later Matthew went out to KFC on ABC Supreme NM07 OMC. We set off down City Road and onto the Southbound A500. At Hanford we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We continued South past Stone and into the North end of Stafford. We ran around the outside of Stafford and we continued down the A34 Lichfield Road.We came off the road onto the Riverway Retail park and we went to KFC. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When it was time to go back home we got back on board ABC Supreme minibus NM07 OMC. We set off onto Riverway and we turned left onto the A34. We travelled North around Stafford and up towards Stone. We continued up to Hanford and we came off the A34 onto the Northbound A500. We continued North to stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We ran up under the railway line and up the hill. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. Once back at the residential unit Matthew had a bath and then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Fenton / Hanley 05-04-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63096	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6	First Potteries
66302	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	4A	First Potteries
114	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Christchurch Street	The Orange One	D&G

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 for breakfast. Around 09:00 Matthew walked to the day centre. We set off onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew was going out on the bus. We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we crossed over city Road. We saw new to Stanton's of Stoke Mercedes minibus YN54 DCV.

Stanton's of Stoke YN54 DCV in Fenton

On the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we stood at the stop to wait for a bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw Z Carz minibus NA06 SUO going towards Longton.

Z Carz NA06 SUO in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching an it was dud First Potteries 63096 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63096 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we ran down the hill towards Joiners Square and at the roundabout we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and at the stop outside the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we went inside the bus station to catch a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 66302 on a #4A to Talke Pits.

First Potteries 66302 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street and then we joined the clockwise ring road. At the end we turned left onto Etruria Road before going under the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford. We ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and we walked through Queens Garden where we saw Grandma & Grandad. We turned left onto Ironmarket and we then went to the Arnold Machin pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. After a quick stop we returned to the bus station along Stubbs Street. We stopped at Home Bargains where picked up a spare set of bedding and some more pillows for the residential unit. We returned to the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later required D&G Bus Solo 114 appeared on 'The Orange ONE' service to Meir.

D&G 114 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we got onto the A53 and the one-way system. We followed the road around onto the A52 and we ran up George Street into Hartshill. We ran through town and then down the hill onto Church Street and into Stoke town centre. After passing through Stoke we continued along Church Street and over the A500 onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton where we got p and got off the bus. We then walked over to the day centre for dinner. Matthew had pizza followed by followed by cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. When it was tinme to go back to the residential unit set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and right onto Temple Street. Once Matthew got back he went up to his room and had some toast. We put the new bedding in the washing machine and then chilled out in the room. We saw Scraggs coach MUI 2888 heading towards Stoke.

Scraggs MUI 2888 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had fish fingers and chips followed by Bakewell tart for afters. After tea Matthew went out to do some shopping. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. After crossing over City Road we walked along Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road and we crossed over the old railway line before turning left into Aldi. In the shop Matthew brought some Bakewell tarts as well as other foodstuffs. We the returned to the residential in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran through the private road on which the swimming baths are situated. At the end we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Once Matthew had put his shopping away he had a bath. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.