Trip To Newcastle / Congleton 16-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
67651	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
KXZ 2173	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
KXZ 2173	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Autocabs SA57 GOJ.

Autocabs SA57 GOJ in Fenton

When it was time to go out we set off onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-a-Car EU67 VMZ outside there yard.

Afford Rent-a-Car EU67 VMZ in Fenton

We carried on down the road and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

A few minutes later the bus appeared and 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. Once off the bus we set of along Hassell Street and we turned left onto the High Street. We stopped at Newcastle Pet Supplies to buy some food for the pets in the residential unit. We walked up the high street and we turned left into the passageway that leads to Pepper Street. We stopped at a cafe and Matthew had a small bottle of Coke. We returned onto High Street and we turned left onto Ironmarket. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet and had dinner. Matthew had a glass of Coke and a cheeseburger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. After we had finished we returned to the bus station. We set off along Ironmarket and we turned left onto Market Lane. We headed into the bus station to wait for a bus back to Fenton and we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #22 to Longton. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus back to Fenton and a short time later we saw First Potteries 67651 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. Matthew took a picture of the empty seats at the side of him inside First Potteries 67651.

Inside First Potteries 67651

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. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67651 as it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 67651 in Fenton

Once we watched the bus disappear into the distance we walked up City Road and cut through to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. Later on we went to Congleton and we saw it was Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173. 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 and we ran up through Etruria and Longport to talke. We came of the A500 onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Talke Pits. We continued onto the A5011 and forwards onto the A50. We ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173. We set off onto Padgbury lane and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran South for a few mile past Kidsgrove and Talke Pits and we followed the road to the left and down to Talke where we joined the Southbound A500. We ran South through Longport and Eruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We went along the A52 under the railway line and forwards onto City Road up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. In the evening Matthew went to a disco In Hanley. We set off onto Temple Streer and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end of manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout and ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Broad Street and we stopped neat to Brunswick Street. We walked around the corner and Matthew went into the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Matthew did some dancing and then returned to Fenton. We ran along Marsh Street and then we turned left onto Etruria Road. We ran down the hill to the ring road and then we joined the ring road. We ran around to the A50 and went down to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill and turned right into Manor Street. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left 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 Festival Park / Clayton 15-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Festival Park	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Festival Park	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
HV62 OKT	Fenton	Clayton	Charter	Intercity
HV62 OKT	Clayton	Fenton	Charter	Intercity

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out to the disco later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Reeseheath College FJ11 GKO.

Reeseheath College FJ11 GKO in Fenton

When it was time to go to the day centre we walked outside and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre In the morning Matthew went out for a it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and we turned right onto the A52. We went past the railway station and the university and up to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and up to the ring road. We ran clockwise around Hanley and we joined the Southbound Etruria Road. We crossed under the A53 and we ran into Festival Park, We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive and we turned right onto Pavillion Drive. At the roundabout we went across into the Festival Height area and we stopped and parked up. Matthew went to KFC and had dinner. He had a chicken burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Matthew did some shopping and then returned to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX to returned to Fenton. We set off onto Pavillion Drive and we turned left onto Ridgehouse Drive. We turned left and ranunder the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around to the A50. We turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52. We ran past the railway station and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill and turned right onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. In the afternoon Matthew watched a DVD. later on we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew went upstairs to chill on his computer. We saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 112 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63173 in Fenton

Finally we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

Later on we went to Clayton it was Intercity HV62 OKT. We set off Onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the light and onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Blurton. At the mini roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we ran through the estate onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and at the roundabout we went right onto the Northbound A34. We turned left onto Whitmore Road and we ran up to the A519. We ran North over the A500 and we continued another of couple of miles up to the pub. In the pub 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. After we had finished eating we returned to Fenton in Intercity HV62 OKT. We set off up the A519 and we ran up to the edge of Newcastle. We turned right onto the A34 and we ran Southwards past the hospital. We turned left onto Newcastle Lane and we ran up the hill into Penkhull village. We turned left onto St Thomas' Place and we ran past the Penkhull Education Centre and onto Princes Street. The Education Centre is going to be kept the the surrounding space used as a car park for the nearby primary school. We continued to the end of the road and we turned right onto the A52. We ran through Hartshill to Stoke and we went around the one-way system. We joined onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we went under the railway line. We ran up City Road into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and we returned to 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.

Trip to Bucknall / Belper 13-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ62 RCO	Fenton	Bucknall	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 RCO	Bucknall	Belper	Charter	Z Carz
YJ62 RCO	Belper	Fenton	Charter	Z Carz
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton Aldi	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton Aldi	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. It was also the day that First Leeds StreetDeck came past. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 63100 on a #11 to Hanley. we set off on bus to Belper. It was Z Carz minibus YJ62 RCO. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Chrsitchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall to go to Farmfoods. Matthew did some shopping and the we continued on our journey on Z Carz YJ62 RCO. At Bucknall we continued onto the A5009. We ran through Abeey Hulton and Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North through Endon. We ran through Longsdon and we ran into Leek. In the town centre we continued forwards onto the A53 and we ran out of town. We ran through Blackshaw Moor and then just after the Winking Man pub we turned right and ran to Longnor. We turned right onto the A515 and we ran South for a couple of miles. We then went Eastwards along the A5012 until we got to the A6. We then ran Southwards down the A6 until we got to Belper where we saw Little's B8 on a #142 to Alfreton. Matthew had dinner had the King Street fish and chip shop. He had sausage chips and gravy. We saw Trent Barton 687 on a #6.4 to Derby. When we had finished we set off Northwards up the A6 to Whatstandwell and we turned left onto the A5012. We travelled Eastwards for around 15 miles to Newhaven and we joined the Northbound A515. We ran Westwards from Hurlow through Longnor and we joined the Southbound A53 North of the Winking Man. We travelled south through through Blackshaw Moor and into Leek we ran South through Leek and continued along the A53. We ran through Longsdon and into Endon. We continued South Through Stockton Brook. We passed under the A5272 and past the site of a new building and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Hanley.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

Matthew then went to Aldi to do some shopping on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road. In the shop Matthew picked up his weekly shopping and then went out for tea on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We ran down Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 before turning right and running up into Fenton to uncle Dave's house. We got up and got off the bus and went to the house. For tea Matthew had chicken and potatoes with carrots and gravy. After tea Matthew helped uncle Dave set up the Christmas Tree.

Christmas in Fenton

L:ater ion Matthew had some digestive biscuit washed down with Tango orange. Matthew listened to uncle Dave's DJ set until it was time to go back to the residential unit. The minibus arrived and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off up the road. We turned left Wheildon Road and left into Smithpool Road and right into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. later on he had a Crunchie and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. 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 Stafford / Lightwood 12-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Stafford, Redhill	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stafford, Redhill	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEV	Fenton	Lightwood	Charter	Shelton Care Group
PE67 XEV	Lightwood	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 later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We also saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went to Stafford and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off down Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left City Road and we ran down the hill and under the railway line onto the A500. We then went South on the A500 which we did down to A34. Once on the A34 we went South through Trentham and past Stone and into Stafford. Once at the pub Matthew went to the toilet and than had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had Gammon & chips followed by lemon meringue pie. Highlights of the bus sightings included Arriva midlands 2375 on a #8 to Parkside and First Potteries 65040 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. A34 going Northwards. We ran to the West of Stone and through Tittensor to Trentham and into Hanford. We turned right onto the A500 and we ran North up to Stoke. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 53155 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 53155 in Fenton

Later on we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32648 in Fenton

For tea Matthew went out to the New Florence. We saw that it was Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV. We set off onto Christchurch street and we turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We ran up City Road and onto King Street before passing under the railway line into Longton. We ran along Market Street and we turned right onto Commerce Street before crossing over the A50 and onto Lightwood Road. We ran out of town and we crossed the roundabout before turning right into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had an all-day breakfast and a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had cake. When it was time to go back to the residential unit we returned in Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV. We set off along Lightwood Road and we ran into Longton before going along the high level A50. We got onto the main carriage way for a short while and we came off onto the A50 link road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room 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 Newcastle / Biddulph 09-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67637	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Trentham, adj Man-in-Space	22	First Potteries
63100	Trentham, adj Man-in-Space	Stoke-upon-Trent, adj stop R	21A	First Potteries
119	Stoke-upon-Trent, adj stop R	Newcastle	1	D&G Bus
67647	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	99	First Potteries
137	Tunstall, adj stop A	Newcastle BS	94	D&G Buss
32632	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4	First Potteries
63100	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
67640	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
65033	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	25	First Potteries

Today we decided to stay local as there had been snowfall overnight. We checked the weather and it was for cold mainly dry weather with some snow showers. Matthew got up just after 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We decided to go out on the 12:21 departure towards Newcastle. Just after twelve we said goodbye to mum and we walked all the way to the bus stop on Magdalen Road. Just before our bus arrived we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. Bang on time the bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67637 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67637 in Blurton

We got on the bus and booked a Smart Day ticket at £5.30. This ticket is a multi-operator ticket valid throughout the North Staffordshire area. We sat down ear to the back of the bus and the bus set off onto the A5035. There was only one other person and they got off in Trentham before we did. As we went past the Trentham Hotel we saw an unusual sight. First Potteries 63100 was on the #21A to Hanley. Assuming we didn't hang around too long, we would be on this bus to Stoke. We got up to get off the bus at the man in Space and Matthew took a picture of the empty bus behind us.

Inside First Potteries 67637

Once we got off the bus we waited at the bus stop for a couple of minutes and Matthew played with the snow. A couple of minutes later we saw the First Potteries Streelite approaching. As expected it was First Potteries 63100 on a #21A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we flashed our Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus travelled through Trentham up New Inn Lane and right into Hanford along Wilson Road. We ran down Church Lane before before joining the Northbound A34. We crossed under the A500 and we saw First Potteries 67631 on the final #22 turn to Longton. We turned onto London Road and as we headed towards Stoke We passed First Potteries 67154 on a #21A to Tretham Hotel and Lucky Seven minibus E2 PDL. We got off the bus outside of Maplins and Matthew took another picture of this bus.

First Potteries 63100 in Stoke

Once we got off the bus we walked towards The centre of Stoke and we saw First Potteries 43875 on a #21 to Trentham Gardens. We went around the corner into Church Street to Stoke Cafe. Uncle Dave escorted Matthew downstairs to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Church Street to the Newcastle bus stop. A few minutes later we saw 2 Newcastle bound buses. The first was dud D&G 160 on a #9 to Newcastle.

D&G 160 in Stoke

This was followed by required D&G 119 on the #1A to Park Site.

D&G 119 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited a minute or so at the stop before setting off along Church Street and up Hartshill Bank. We passed through Hartshill onto George Street and down into Newcastle. We turned into Barracks Road and we entered Newcastle bus station. Once we got off the bus we walked up Stubbs Street looking at the buses on Layover. One of the buses was D&G Bus 138 which would later leave on the #94 to Congleton.

D&G 138 in Newcastle bus station

As we got to the top of Stubbs Street we saw Arriva Midlands 3698 on a #164 to Market Drayton.

Arriva Midlands 3698 in Newcastle bus station

We stood at the top end of the bus station whilst we decided what bus to do next. We saw First Potteries 65732 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65732 in Newcastle bus station

A fairly recent development has been the #2 service to Westbury Park which was being worked by branded bus D&G Bus 41.

D&G 41 in Newcastle bus station

We walked over to the Longport bound bus stands and we briefly considered doing D&G 138 on the #94 to Congleton as far as Tunstall. After we turned that bus down we watched buses before the next #99 made an appearance. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65705 on a #4A to Hanley.

First Potteries 65705 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later our bus appeared and it was dud First Potteries 67647 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 67647 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto the A527 and headed through Wolstanton. As we travelled North up the road we passed First Potteries 32630 on a #99 to Newcastle. We turned right onto Porthill Bank and we we went down the hill and over the A500. We went through Middleport and at Trubshaw Cross we went left onto Brownhills Road. We joined Tunstall High Street and at the top of the Road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of 67647 before it carried on towards Chell Heath.

First Potteries 67647 in Tunstall

We walked a few paces down the High Street and we entered the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered his toffee cheesecake and a can of Coke. Once Matthew had finished eating we said goodbye and we crossed the road. We wanted to go back towards either Hanley or Newcastle. We turned down First Potteries 67604 on a #3 to Hanley and we decided to wait for the next Newcastle bus. Around 10 minutes later a bus appeared and it was dud D&G Bus 137 on a #94 to Newcastle.

D&G 137 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the High Street and forwards onto Brownhills Road. As we travelled down to Trubshaw Cross the snow was coming down quite heavily. We ran forwards along the A5271 through Longport and over the A500. We climbed up Porthill Banks and surprisingly we turned right. Since the cancellation of the #17 the service must have been divert through Bradwell and Hempstalls to pick up that section of the route. We turned right onto Arnold Grove and we went past the cemetery. We turned left onto Bursley Way and then left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Hanbridge Avenue. We turned left onto Dimsdale Parade West and then right onto Hassam Parade. We crossed over Milehouse Lane and we continued through Hempstalls into Newcastle. We passed the side of the old PMT bus garage and we turned left onto Liverpool Road and passed the Freebird. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we went onto Barracks Road. We pulled into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once offthe bus we went to look for a bus towards Hanley. We saw First Potteries 37156 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37156 in Newcastle bus station

We also saw First Potteries 32632 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32632 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do First Potteries 32632 so we got on the bus and we flashed our Smart Day ticket to the driver before going upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 32632.

Inside First Potteries 32632

The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We ran into Hanley and into the bus station. Once off the bus we decided that if we were going to go to Biddulph on the bus we would have to do it almost immediately and not got up to the car park to take bus pictures. Matthew went to the toilet and then we went to the Spar shop and brought a can on Coke and some chocolate bar. to the Biddulph bus stop. At the top end of the bus station we saw First Potteries 32081 on a #32 to Cheadle.

First Potteries 32081 in Hanley bus station

We also saw First Potteries 67642 which looked like it was going to work the next #7A to Biddulph. The bus ended up swapping onto the #3 to Crewe.

First Potteries 67642 in Hanley bus station

We went outside the bus station and we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. We went back to the Biddulph stop and surprisingly we saw First Potteries 63100 on the #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 63100 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Smart day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63100 before it carried on back to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Biddulph bus station

Once off the bus we went to the toilet. Matthew wanted to do the next #7A back to Hanley. We decided to go to the kebab shop and buy some fries and a can off pop. We walked down the High Street to the shop and we returned back up to Wharf Road. We ate the chips and we saw D&G Bus 32 on a #9 to Hanley.

D&G 32 in Biddulph bus station

A short while later the bus arrived and it was First Potteries 67640.

First Potteries 67640 in Biddulph bus station

We got on and flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley We ran through Brown Lees via the diversion route and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got back to Hanley we let the bus empty out and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67640.

Inside First Potteries 67640

We decided to catch one more bus and meet up with mum and Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65033 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 65033 in Hanley bus station

When it was time we set off out of the bus station onto john Street and left onto Bethesda Street were we saw Travel De Courcey (National Expres) FJ13 EAA on a #540 to Manchester. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down through Shelton along Regent Road and College Road. We passed the railway station and we continued forwards onto the A52. We followed the road to the right under the railway line and we saw an unidentified Robin Hood coach. We crossed over the A500 entering Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 67638 about to run back empty to the garage.

First Potteries 67638 in Newcastle bus station

We crossed over barracks Road and we waited for mum to come and pick us up. After a short while she appeared and we got in the car. We went around the outside of Newcastle and we stopped at the Dancing Octopus for chips. We drove back down the A34 and we saw Roseville SM07 UEM. We continued South Through Trent Vale and Hanford and into Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we ran through Blurton and Dresden to Longton. We stopped at Z Carz to see what was parked up this evening. There was nothing on the spare ground and we turned left into Willow Row where we saw Z Carz LDV minibus CN57 HWA.

Z Carz CN57 HWA in Longton

We returned onto the A50 and We ran Westwards and we came off at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton before turning right onto Church Road we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 19:00. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a Manchester Tart. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some more of the Blog and out our bus pictures online. Matthew went to bed around 01:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Joiners Square 08-12-2017

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67636	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. There had been some snowfall overnight. Matthew was going to Grandma'a house, Blurton and to the day centre Christmas party later. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waiting to go to the day centre. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew out in a car. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road and we saw Copeland's Tours white coach MIB 302. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto LIchfield Street and we ran up to the ring road. We went around town anti-clockwise and we ran onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued through town onto Scotia Road. We turned left onto Williamson Street and at the end we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued through town through Goldenhill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot and we saw M132 PRA. We continued North to Holmes Chapel and we saw Stanway's VAZ 4815. We continued Northwards to Knutsford and we saw Howards Travel SN65 OHJ on a #27 to Macclesfield. We travelled Westwards along the A5033 and we joined the Westbound A556. At Deavenha, we went Southwards down the A533 to Middlewich. We travelled though town and we went Southwards down the A530 to the edge of Crewe. We ran into town along the A534 and we passed the railway station and turned right onto the A532. We stopped at the pub for dinner and Matthew had a Mixed Grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had Lemon Meringue Pie. When we had finished we went back to Fenton. We ran Southwards down the A532 and we continue onto David Whitby Way. M6 motorway, We Joined the eastbound A500 and we ran under the M6. We continued Southwards to Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turn right onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. and back to the respite. We went upstairs to get ready to go back to Blurton. Outside we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XEV in Fenton

We set off onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS outside the OSSMA. We got back to the house around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a drink of Vimto. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle 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. A few minutes later the bus came around the corner. At the same time we also saw First Potteries 67631 on a #22 to Longton. Our bus approached and we saw it was First Potteries 67636 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67636 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle. and as we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we went over the railway line into Trentham. We passed Stanton's of Stoke minibus BT66 TZK and First Potteries 67155 on a #21A to Hanley. We turned right into New Inn Lane and and we turned right into Wilson Road. We turned left into Church Lane and we saw Hanford Manor SV09 ZYH. We joined the A34 and we headed into Trent Vale, passing First Ptteries 67151 on a #21 to Trentham Gardens, 65036 on a #101 to Stafford and First Potteries 32630 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road where we passed Newcastle School HX66 AUR and D&G Bus 36 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme minibus HN16 YUJ. We turned right onto the A34 and a couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus it was snowing heavily and Matthew seemed keen to get into the warmth at Grandma's house. We crossed over A34 and we headed up the hill to Grandma's House. Mum was working this evening so it was just Grandma and Grandad at the house this evening. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used the computer. As Matthew was going to party later we didn't want to feed him up to much. Later on Matthew had a slice of cake with Bailey's in it which we weren't sure if he would eat, bu he really liked it! Matthew got change ready for the party and Grandad took us to Joiners Square in his car. We set off down Victoria Street and we turned left into Legge Street where we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto Occupation Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the end we turned right onto West Street. We turned left onto Marsh Parade. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill into Stoke. We caught up with D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir and First Potteries 41498 on a #11 to Newcastle. We went around the one way system and we ran onto onto Glebe Street. We ran under the railway line and back onto the A52. We ran up to Joiners Square and we crossed over the A50 before turning right into Kempthorne Road. We tuned right onto Stuart Road and we continued up to the Community Centre. At the community centre we saw Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB.

Shelton Care Group PE67 XFB in Joiners Square

We also saw City Cabs BT57 FSN.

City Cabs BT57 FSN in Joiners Square

Matthew went to the party and had his picture taken. He also went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and some party food followed by jelly and cheescake. Later on Matthew spent a couple of hour partying and dancing with the staff and other service users. Later on I came to pick him up in my own car. Outside the community centre we saw Intercity WJ12 NKX.

Intercity WJ12 NKX in Joiners Square

We also saw white minibus BK57 BJJ.

BK57 BJJ in Joiners Square

We set off out of the community centre and we turned left onto Austin Street. We turned left onto the A52 and we turned left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto the A50 link road. We joined the Westbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconfield Drive and we got back to Blurton around 22:00. We chilled out on the computer writing e-mails and writing the Blog. Mum got back from work around 23:40 and we continued working on the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 01:00... Mark