Trip to Longton / Newcastle 23-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63179	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63117	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
67651	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 989. We went downstairs and we went to Longton by Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Heron Street and we ran forwards onto Blurton Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A50 and we ran up to Longton. We went to Tesco where we got out of the taxi. We visited Tesco before walking through onto The Strand. We went into the shopping precinct and we stopped at Poundland and the Post Office. When we had finished we walked through the shopping centre and we stopped at Subway for dinner. Matthew had a cheese sub and a chocolate chip cookie washed down with a cup of coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63179 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63179 in Longton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. we bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road past the new petrol station and coffee shop. We turned right into Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. we got up and got off the bus. At the bus station Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. We waited for a short while and we saw Travelstar European VD17 TSE on a #323 to Liverpool.

Travelstar European VD17 TSE in Hanley bus station

We went outside and we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63117 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton we sat down. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC 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. we went upstairs to his room to chill out. whilst there he ate a bottle of Fanta orange. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke WIL 2928 going towards Hanley.

Stanton's of Stoke WIL 2928 in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto City Road and we saw Afford Rent-A-Car minibus KV19 NUC in their garage. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67651 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. Once off the bus we set off onto Hassell Street and we turned left onto High Street. We crossed over and we went to the cinema. Matthew had a cup of Coke. He went to the cinema to watch A Jumanji: The Next Level. After the film Matthew went to the toilet. We walked out of the cinema onto the High Street and we walked onto Hassell Street. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off onto Stubbs Street and we turned left onto Barracks Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A53. We ran around the one-way system and we turned left onto the A52. At the end of George Street we veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran towards Shelton. We crossed over the A500 and we turned right onto the Southbound carriageway. We came off the A500 near to Hyde Park corner and we turned left onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road, left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew's room and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using 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 Hanley / Biddulph 22-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44511	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63098	Hanley BS	Longton, Market Street	6	First Potteries
67661	Longton, stop C	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67660	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
63101	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
44511	Hanley BS	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 783. we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw silver minibus BG04 HKC.

BG04 HKC in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44511 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We crossed over Tontine Square and we visited Bodycare. Matthew did his personal needs shop and afterwards we walked across the square onto Parliament Row. Matthew visited Poundland and brought a few things. Afterwards we walked along Parliament Road and we turned right onto Old hall Street. We stopped at B&M and did a bit more shopping. Once we had finished shopping we set off onto Old Hall Street and we turned the corner onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus towards Longton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #6 to Coalville.

First Potteries 63098 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 65731 on a #3 to Crewe. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. City Road and we continued forwards onto King Street. We passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed Market Street and walked up Transport Lane. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had a can of Coke and a Manchester tart. Once we had finished we walked back onto Transport Lane and crossed over The Strand and to the bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67661 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. over the roundabouts and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. and we set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane we turned right onto the A527 and we ran down the hill through Fegg Hayes and up into Brindley Ford. We continued up towards Knyperlsey and we turned left onto Brown Lees Road. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked across the High Street and onto West Street. We turned left onto Kingsfield Road and left onto Lawton Street. We turned right onto Congleton Road and right onto Thames Drive and we stopped at the Leisure Centre. Matthew went to the cafe and had a bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. After the visited to the leisure centre Matthew returned to the bus station. We set off along Thames Drive and we turned left onto Congleton Road. We walked up the A527 and we veered left onto the High Street. We turned right onto Wharf Road and we waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63101 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees 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 the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 44511 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. until it was time to go and see uncle Dave. We saw First Potteries 67658 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67658 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road where we saw Lucky Seven PO11 CGG. and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued 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 Newcastle / Hanley 21-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63176	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
37158	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
47519	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service.He was also going out on the bus later on. 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked through onto City Road and we waited for a bus to stoke at the bus stop by the flats. Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went out on the bus. We set off onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw a bus turning the corner. A few minutes later we saw the bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw 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 saw Aimee's YN54 NYP. 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 walked along Hassell Street. We turned right onto High Street and we visited McDonalds. Matthew had a breakfast wrap. When he had finished we continued up the High Street and we visited the Roebuck Centre. Afterwards we walked along Ironmarket and down Castle Walk where a new shop is being fitted out. We re-joined High Street and we walked down to the roundabout. We walked up Barrack Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto George Street. We walked up George Street and we saw Aimee's GW55 SON in between runs on the #109.

Aimee's GW55 SON in Newcastle

Afterwards we walked back down George Street and over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We walked down Market Lane and we turned left onto Hassell Street and back to the bus statio. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 37158 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 37158 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34 where we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #22 to Longton. we turned left. As we traveled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme VU63 LGL, West Midlands Ambulance YJ69 EBZ and First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Keele. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto Stoke Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto College Road to re-join the normal route. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Lichfiled Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We walked along Parliament Row and we stopped at KFC. After using the facilities we walked along parliament Row and we visited McDonalds. Mathew had a burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we walked along Parliament Row and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge.

First Potteries 47519 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Edwards Coaches BU18 OTK on a #528 to Haverfordwest. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. Later on we walked back to the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and chill out. For tea Matthew had wile fillets pasta sauce new potatoes veg followed by of his millionaires shortbread. Later on we went out. We went downstairs and we went for a walk. We set off onto City Road and we walked up to Victoria Square. We turned sharp left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill through Fenton. We cut into the Industrial estate and we walked through int Eaton Park. We walked through the estate and out onto Dividy Road. We went to see the new link road that is going to be built. We walked back into Fenton and up Vitoria Road. We stopped at the pub and matthew had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished his drink we set off uet turned right into William Street and left into Fountain Street. We turned right onto City Road and we cut through into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. later on he had a bath. For supper Matthew had some toast. Matthew went to bed around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Ashton / Glossop 18-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
19278	Ashton Interchange	Glossop, Henry Street	237	Stagecoach Manchester
MX57 URA	Glossop, Market Hall	Hyde BS	341	Stott's
19182	Hyde BS	Stockport BS	330	Stagecoach Manchester
37037	Stockport BS	Trafford Centre BS	25	Stagecoach Manchester

Today Matthew decided to re-visited Ashton-under-Lyne. As we knew we were going in advance we did some research. We checked which depots First Manchester operate from and which ones had been sold to other companies. We also checked the weather which was for cool, dry and sunny weather, slightly warmer the normal for the time of year. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum went out to the post office around 11:20 to pick up a parcel. She also picked up her friend who was coming with us today. We got in the car just after 11:30 and we set off onto the A5035. Mum had the sat-nav set to shortest route instead of the fastest so it took us the wrong way! We turned left onto the A5035 and left onto Ripon Road. We turned the car around and we turned right onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Trentham and we saw First Potteries 63097 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 and we turned left onto Whitmore Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the Northbound A519. We joined the Northbound M6 and we travelled through Staffordshire. As we travelled North we saw Park's of Hamilton BV67 JYZ (#540), HSK 646 (#532), H&H Hire B8 HNH, silver minibus CP19 KWL, Edwards Coaches (NX) BV67 JYD(#528), an unidentified Megabus (M11), an unidentified Ellison's coach and an unidentified Hollinsheads. At junction 19 we came of the M6 and we headed Eastwards for around 5 miles. Seen on the A556 were Copeland's Tours MIB 279 and an unidentified white coach. We joined the Eastbound M56 and we ran Eastwards up to the anti-clockwise M60. Seen on the M60 were 2 unidentified Sky Coaches, Stagecoach Manchester 19330(X30) & High Peak 804 (#199). We came off the M60 at junction 24 and we joined the Eastbound A57. We ran into the centre of Denton and at the lights we turned left onto the Northbound A6017. We ran past the new Wellness Centre in Tameside and past the retail park. We turned right onto Shepley Road and following the sat-nav against my better judgement we turned right onto Globe Lane. When we realised the sat-nat wasn't very accurate we turned around and we turned right at the roundabout. We spotted the cafe and we parked up nearby. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast with toast as well as a buttered bap so he could make a sausage sandwich from other people's sausages! Afterwards he had a bakewell slice. When we had finished eating we headed outside and we got in the car. We ran Northwards up Astlet Street. In the centre of Dukinfield we turned left onto King Street. We crossed over the A635 onto the A627 and we turned right onto Newman Street. We ran forwards onto Water Street and the road we were heading for had been truncated with the building of the new Interchange. We got out of the car and we said goodbye to mum and her friend. Once out of the car we headed into the Interchange. In front was the new section of the interchange that was being built.

Ashton Interchange construction work

In the Interchange we saw First Manchester 37556 on a #350 to Micklehurst. We walked up to the top end of the Interchange and we saw First Manchester 33684 on a #409 to Rochdale.

First Manchester 33684 in Ashton Interchange

We waited around at the top end of the Interchange and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19278 on a #237 to Glossop.

Stagecoach Manchester 19278 in Ashton Interchange

We walked down through the Interchange and we waited for the bus to be readied for service. We got on the bus and we booked System One Bus Only Day tickets at £6 each. We went upstairs and the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Manchester 19278 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 19278

We set off out of the Interchange onto Wellington Road and we ran past the railway station. We ran forwards onto Penny Meadow and we continued onto Beaufort Road. At the end of Beaufort Road we turned left onto Stamford Street. We veered right onto Rassbottom Street and we ran into Stalybridge. We past the railway station and we went into the town centre. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran forwards onto Trinity Street and we ran through the town centre onto the square. We ran Southwards out of town and we turned left onto Acres Lane. At the end of Acres Lane we turned right onto Mottram Road. We ran past Stalybridge Celtic's ground, where we saw an unidentified Sharpe's coach parked up. We passed MCT E200MMC bus YX19 ONS on a #387 to Ashton. We continued along Mottram Road and we ran forwards onto Roe Cross Road. We ram through Maltley and Roe Cross and into Mottran in Longendale. We turned left onto Mottram Moor. We continued along the A628 and into Hollingworth. We ran forwards onto Manchester Road into Tinwistle and we turned right onto New Road. We ran down into the valley and we ran forwards onto Waterside. We ran forwards onto Station Road and we ran up to the corner by the railway station. After a brief stop we turned right onto Railway Street. We ran forwards onto Newshaw lane and we turned left onto Brookfield. We ran under the viaduct at Dinting and forwards onto High Street West. We ran the last 1/2 mile into the centre of Glossop and we turned left into Norfolk Square. We turned right to continued around the square and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19278 as it continued towards the end of the run on Shirebrook Drive.

Stagecoach Manchester 19278 in Glossop

In front of us was High Peak 290 on a #390 to Whitfield. Once off the bus we walked down through the square and we crossed over into the market hall. We walked around the market looking for toilets. We stopped at a Market Stall and Matthew had 50p worth of spearmint chews and a Milky Way. We asked where the toilets were and we were directed to a toilet block outside the market. After using the toilet we headed back to the bus stop. There wasn't another Ashton bound bus for 20 minutes so we went to get a drink. We walked onto High Street East and we visited the petrol station and Matthew had a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We walked back along High Street East and we saw High Peak 290 on a #390 to Whitfield.

High Peak 290 in Glossop

We conitnued back into the town centre and we stopped at the bus stop outside the market hall. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19113 on a #237 to Ashton. He indicated that he wanted to do the #341 to Hyde, but that wasn't for another 30 minutes or so. We decided to have a walk around rather than wait at the bus stop for 30 minutes. We walked Westward along High Street West looking for a cash machine. When we did find one. we crossed over the road and we walked Eastwards along High Street West to Norfolk Square. After getting some money out of the cash machine we crossed back over to the market hall to wait for a the bus to Hyde. Just after 16:00 we saw South Pennie Community Transport HV69 EPX on a #351 to Holmfirth. the back of the bus stopped on Henry Street. When it set off Matthew moved up to the road to get a picture. It appeared from around the corner and as it got closer we saw it was Stott's MX57 URA on a #341 to Hyde.

Stott's MX57 URA in Glossop

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only day ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Th bus set off along High Street West and we headed Westwards out of town. About a 1/2 mile out of town we crossed the roundabout and we turned left onto Simmondley Lane. We turned left onto Pennine Road and we ran past the local shops. We turned right onto Werneth Road and we looped back onto Pennine Road. We turned right onto Simmondley Lane and we ran back down to the A57. We ran under Dinting viaduct and we turned left onto Glossop Road. We ran into Gamesley and we went back under the railway line. We ran down into the village of Charlesworth and we turned right onto Long Lane. We ran into Broadbottom and we went under the railway line. We ran past Broadbottom railway station and we headed Northwards up towards Mottram. We ran through Mudd and we turned left onto Ashworth Lane. We ran past the library and we crossed over the A560. We ran forwards onto Underwood through Hattersley and we turned left onto Hattersley Road West. We turned left onto Fields Farm Road and we ran forwards onto Beaufort Road. We crossed over the A560 onto Clough End Lane and we looped back around onto the Southbound A560. We ran for a few miles towards Gee Cross and we turned right onto Werneth Avenue. We turned right onto Backbower Lane and right onto Grange Road South. We ran around the loop and we turned right onto Grange Road. We turned left onto Peel Street and right onto Stockport Road. We turned right onto Lumn Road and right onto Mansfield Road. We turned left onto Walker Lane and we turned right to re-join Lumn Road. We turned right onto Market Street and we ran into the centre of Hyde. We turned right onto Clarendon Street and we entered the bus station from the East end. Web got up an got of the bus and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 36422 on a #346 to Ashton.

Stagecoach Manchester 36422 in Hyde bus station

Once off the bus Matthew decided he wanted the toilet. The bus station toilet were closed so we went for a walk to look for somewhere for Matthew to go. We ran up Clarendon Street and we spotted a pub on the corner. We went in the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. After using the toilet Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we finished the drink we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked back down Clarendon Street and back to the bus station. Mum had driven to The Trafford Centre so we tried to work out how we could get to her. We decided to go via Stockport. We walked into the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19182 on a #330 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 19182 in Hyde bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off around the bus station and out of the bus station onto Market Street. We ran southwards through the town centre and we turned right onto Dowson Road. We ran out of town down the hill and forwards onto the A560, passing Belle Vue YN08 MLL going the other way. As we passed Woodley railway station we saw a freight train going towards the Bredbury Freight terminal. We continued through Bredbury and we ran forwards onto the B6104. We crossed over the big roundabout on the east end of Stockport and and as we entered town. We ran through Stockport along Little Egerton Street and great Egerton Street and we entered the bus station through Mersey Square and under Wellington Road South. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19182 before it returned on a #330 to Ashton.

Stagecoach Manchester 19182 in Stockport bus station

Once off the bus we went to catch a #23 or #25. We just missed a #23 so we walked to the stop to wait for the next bus. As we got to the stop we saw Stagecoach Manchester 37037 on a #25 to The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 37037 in Stockport bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we went under the A6. We turned right into Mersey Square and we looped around to join the Northbound A6. We ran Northwards over the M60 and we ran into Heaton Norris. We turned left into Heaton Road. We turned right onto Parsonage Road and left onto Heaton Moor Road. We ran through Heaton Moor and we turned right onto Clifton Road. We turned left onto Buckingham Road West and right onto Mauldeth Road. We ran forwards onto Burnage Lane and we turned left onto Mauldeth Road. We crossed over the A34 and we continued along Mauldeth Road. As we ran Westwards we saw an unidentified Bullock's coach and an unidentified National Holidays coach. We ran forwards onto Mauldeth Road West and we turned right on to the Northbound A5145 and into Chorlton-cum-Hardy. We turned left onto the A6010 and we ran forwards onto the A5145. We crossed the A56 at Stretford and we continued Westwards onto Kingsway. We turned right onto the A5181 and we veered left onto Barton Road. We crossed the M60 on Lostock Road and we turned right onto Barton Road. We crossed under the M60 again and we ran Northwards into The Trafford Centre. At thr first roundabout we turned right and we entered the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Manchester 37037 before we got off the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 37037

Once off the bus we took a few pictures and afterwards Matthew used the toilet in the shopping centre. We met up with mum and her friend and Matthew took a few more pictures before we returned to the car. We saw First Manchester 69147. This bus on loan to Rotala Diamond on layover in between runs on the #68 to Farnworth.

Rotala Diamond 69147 in Trafford Centre bus station

now allocated to First Potteries. As we walked towards the car we saw Go North West 37393 on a #100 to Warrington.

Go North West 37393 in Trafford Centre bus station

Matthew visited the garage and brought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. In the car Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Irn Bru as well as a ring doughnut. We got in the car and we set off out of the petrol station towards the B5214. We saw Go North West single decker 4015 pull up along side us on a #52 to Cheetham Hill. We turned left and at the next roundabout we joined the Southbound M60. As we travelled home we saw Stagecoach Manchester 36416(nis). We came off at junction % and we ran Southwards down the A5103 to the M56. Seen on the M56 was taxi minibus DV16 PZH. We came off the M56 at junction 7 and we joined the Westbound A556. We travelled to the M6 and we got onto the Southbound M6 at junction 19. Seen on the M6 was Selwyn's (NX) BV67 JXP(#441). We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Talke, Longport and Etruria and through Stoke. We came off the A500 at Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and we went to Z Carz to see what was parked up there this evening. There was nothing on the spare ground as expected and we turned left onto Willow Row. Outside the depot we saw Z Carz Renault minibus YJ61 GYZ parked up on the road.

Z Carz YJ61 GYZ in Longton

In the compound we saw Z Carz Volkswagen minibus LJ07 PXW parked up.

Z Carz LJ07 PXW in Longton

We carefully turned the car carefully and we returned onto the A50. We ran up the Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We carried on down the hill into Blurton. We ran through Blurton before turning right onto Church Road. We turned right onto A5035 and we got home around 20:10. Mum went to drop off her friend and pick up some chips for tea. For a late tea we had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Milky Way. 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 Hanley / Newcastle 17-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
43877	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67665	Hanley BS	Bentilee, Cowley Way	11B	First Potteries
63111	Adderley Green, First bus depot	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries
63118	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
65041	Newcastle BS	Newcastle, Adj Cherry Tree	101	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for a long weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out he watched buses out of the window. In the morning Matthew out on the bus. We went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We walked to the bus stop outside the flats. We waited for a bus to Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 43877 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 43877 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and due to roadworks we ran to the end of Station Road and turned right. We ran up Stoke Road and we turned right onto Avenue Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus We set off along Tontine Street and we walked through to the Intu Potteries shopping centre. We went upstairs and we visited Game. Afterwards we came back down and went to Primark. We came out of the shopping centre and we walked back along Tontine Street. We visited B&M and afterwards we walked along Lichfield Street and visited Venus Fish Bar. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. After eating dinner we set off back towards the bus station. We went outside the bus station to the stop on Lichfield Street to wait for a bus towards Bentilee. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #11B to Bentilee.

First Potteries 67665 in Hanley

We got on the bus and we booked to Bentilee before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and we ran through the estate to the far end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto the A5272 and towards Adderley Green. We went down the path down the side of the bus garage and we looked at the buses. by the garage we saw First Potteries 63382 & 63386 which are recent arrivals at Adderley Green from Sheffield. We walked back onto the A5272 and we crossed over the road to wait for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63111 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63111 in Adderley Green

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Opposite we saw Stanton's of Stoke TCE 646 on a IN2 service to Hanley. The bus set off towards the roundabout and at the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC onto City Road. As we approached the flat we got up and got off the bus. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room whilst waited for me to come and pick him up. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. A short time later I arrived and Matthew got ready to go to Blurton. Just after 15:00 we went downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. We waited at the bus top outside the flats. We saw First Potteries 43875 on a #23 Hanley. We waited for the next bus to Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63118 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63118 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 saw ECO Travel PE07 YNJ. 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 waited for a bus towards the hospital. A short time later we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to The Cherry Tree before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and We saw First Potteries 67650 on a #72 to Clayton. We got up and got off the bus by the Cherry Tree. Once off the bus we headed up the hill towards Grandma's. At Grandma's Matthew had toast and a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. When it was time to go we said goodbye to Grandma and we got in the car. We set off just after 18:00 and we ran down Occupation Street. We turned left onto the A34. We continued southwards into Trent Vale and we stopped at the pub. We walked into the pub and we sat down at our one our normal tables. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63173 on a #22 to Longton, and First Potteries 65032 on a #101 to Hanley. Once we had finished eating we set off to uncle Dave's to pick him up. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Cross and we into Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 19:15. 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 doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Leek / Hanley 16-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67660	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
63096	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus 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 63100 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to Leek. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street. we turned left onto Christchurch Street whwre we saw First Potteries 67648 on a #23 to Hanley. We turned left onto Baker Street and left into Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. down the hill to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we continued onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton to Stockon Brook and we saw Stanton's of Stoke RIG 2987 coming the other way. We joined the Northbound A53 and we ran through Endon and and Longsdon. We continued through Ladderedge and up the hill into Leek town Centre. It is hoped that there will be a new McDonalds in Leek sometime soon. We turned left onto St Edwards Street and left onto the A523 towards Macclesfield. We turned right onto Abby Green Road. It was not where we wanted to turn so we turned around and headed back onto the A523. We took the next right turning and parked up by Sainsbury's where we parked up. Once we parked up Matthew went into Sainsbury's and had a breakfast in the cafe washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the A523. We turned right onto St Edwards Street and right onto the A53. We ran out of lee town centre and we climbed the hill up towards Ladderegde. We continued through Longsdon and down towards Endon. We continued down through Stockton Brook and we turned left onto the A5009. we ran through Baddeley Green and into Abbey Hulton. We continued under the railway line and into Bucknall. At the light we ran forwards onto the A52 and towards Joiners Square. We turned left onto Victoria Road and right onto the private road up the the and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 229 outside the baths. We came out of the other side and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FFE heading towards Hanley.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FFE in Fenton

A short time later we saw Autocabs PO61 JXD heading towards Stoke.

Autocabs PO61 JXD in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus CN56 OSW also going into Stoke.

CN56 OSW in Fenton

Also seen was Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC running towards Stoke.

Northwood Day Centre BX55 LLC in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY heading towards Heron Cross.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GHY in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67660 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67660 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #23 to Newstead. We went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Stoke road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We turned right onto Avenue Road and we turned left onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street we saw First Potteries 67658 on a #23 to Newstead. We crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #21 to Trentham. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We turned left onto Parliament Row and we stopped at McDonalds for tea. Matthew had a big mac and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. After we had finished eating we continued along Parliament Row and into the market. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we walked through Tontine Square past the HSBC bank onto Piccadilly. We turned left onto Pall mall and we walked past radio stoke and onto Lichfield Street. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A few minutes later we saw it was First Potteries 63096 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63096 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63096 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Potteries 63096

We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and left onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Birch Terrace. We followed the road around onto Charles Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC 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 went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He watched television and used his computer. 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 Hanley / Congleton 15-01-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67648	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
63176	Hanley BS	Tunstall, adj stop M	3	First Potteries
142	Tunstall, adj stop A	Congleton BS	94	D&G
135	Congleton BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G
63113	Tunstall, adj stop B	Hanley BS	3A	First Potteries
67650	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Z Carz YS09 LWV going towards Stoke.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road and we saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Meir. we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67648 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw D&G 157. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Tunstall. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we booked to Tunstall before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto Marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. We turned right onto Tunstall High Street and towards the top end we got up and got off the bus. We waited for #94 bus to Congleton. A short time later D&G Bus 142 appeared on the #94 to Congleton. We got on the bus and we booked to Congleton. We set of up the High Street and we turned right onto Furlong Road. We ran up to the A527 and we ran through Turnhurst and down the hill towards Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill into Brindley Ford and we continued up to Knypersley. We turned right into Park Lane left into Woodlands Street. We turned right onto Church Close and we turned left onto Church Road. We continued onto Princess Street and we turned left onto Well Street. We turned right onto Biddulph High Street and left onto South View. We stopped briefly on Wharf Road and we continued down to the roundabout. We turned right onto the A527 and we headed Northwards. We ran through Whitemore and Mossley and we ran past Congleton railway station. We ran into town and we turned left into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Market Street and we turned right onto Bridge Street. We went to the pub and Matthew had dinner. He had a burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, was down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned down Bridge Street and onto Market Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Tunstall. A short time later we saw it was D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle. We set off onto Market Street and we turned right onto Lawton Street. We joined the Eastbound A527 and we ran past Congleton railway station. We continued out of town through Mossley and Whitemore and we went into Biddulph. We went along the by-pass and we turned left onto Wharf Road. After a brief stop at Biddulph bus station we turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto Well Street and left onto Princess Street. We crossed over the roundabout onto Church Road and we turned right onto Church Close. We turned left onto Woodland Street and right onto Park Lane. We turned left onto the A527 and we ran through Knypersley into Brindley Ford. We continued down the hill to Fegg Hayes and up the other side towards Turnhurst. We crossed the roundabout and we veered left onto Furlong Road. At the end we turned left onto Tunstall High Street. In the centre of Tunstall we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63113 on a #3A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we turned left into Williamson Street. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We continued into Cobridge and down into Hanley. We joined Hope Street and we ran forwards to Stafford Street. After going past the town hall we entered the bus station via Bagnall Street. Once we got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road. and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road and we went sharp right onto City Road. onto Glebedale Road and we walked along Baker Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw D&G Bus 116 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 116 in Fenton

Also seen was maroon minibus VB60 BAZ going towards Heron Cross.

VB60 BAZ in Fenton

After a short while we saw silver minibus SF15 HTN heading towards Stoke.

SF15 HTN in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Travel Express GJ03 LFE running towards Hanley.

Travel Express GJ03 LFE in Fenton

A short time later we saw Z Carz GK02 NWJ going towards Hanley.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to the chip shop. We went downstairs and we set off Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we visited the chip shop. After we brought the food we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Smithpool Road and we turned right onto Temple Street. We went upstairs and Matthew had his tea. We had sausage, chips and gravy. Matthew went 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