Trip to Audley / Newcastle 06-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63112	Audley, Council Offices	Newcastle BS	4	First Potteries
21	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	9	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus and to visit his old respite place. 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and onto the A52 before crossing under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up 2 junctions to the A53. We turned left onto Eruria Road and we ran up to Newcastle. After going around the one way system onto the jubilee roundabout we ran along the Ryecroft to the A34. We ran North up to Chesterton and we turned left onto the B5500. We ran through Bignall End into Audley and we parked up in the car park. We went into the gardens and we walked onto Church Street. We ordered sausages and chips gravy and then we walked back along Church Street and onto and to the climbing centre. Matthew had his sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. Once Matthew had finished his dinner we set off on a long walked up the B5500. Almost as soon as we got to the stop we saw First Potteries 63112 on a #4 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we sat down. We set off down Eastwards along the B5500 through Bignall End and then we turned right onto Megacre and we ran around Wood Lane. We returned to the B5500 along Megacre and we continued Eastwards into Crackley. We turned left onto Cedar Road and then we turned left onto Holly Road. we ran through the estate onto Crackley bank and we ran down into Chesterton. We ran through Chesterton along the B5500 and we turned left onto London Road. Part way along we turned right onto Holditch Road and we ran through the industrial estate. We re joined the A34 and we ran south towards Newcastle. By the old bus depot we turned left onto Liverpool Road and then left onto the A52. At the Jubilee roundabout we turned right onto barracks road and then we entered Newcastle bus station. The bus set off out of the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 63112 before it continued towards Hanley.

First Potteries 63112 in Newcastle bus station

We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 161 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 161 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63115 on a #99 to Chell Heath.

First Potteries 63115 in Newcastle bus station

Matthew shared a Cadbury's Snack Bar and had a bottle of Cherryade. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 110 on a #33 to Westlands.

D&G 110 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 32649 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32649 in Newcastle bus station

Matthew visited the toilet and we saw First Potteries 69162 on a #4 to Audley.

First Potteries 69162 in Newcastle bus station

Another bus seen was First Potteries 63175 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63175 in Newcastle bus station

A short time later we saw D&G Bus 21 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 21 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and we ran Southwards onto the A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned right onto Hilton Road. At the roundabout we went left onto Newcastle lane and we ran up the hill into the centre of Penkhull. We turned left onto St Thomas Place and forwards onto Princes Street. We past the old school. on the left old North Staffs Royal Infirmary. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran down into Stoke. We passed through Church Street and we crossed over the A500. after running under the railway line we followed the A52 around to the left running parallel to the railway line. We then turned left onto to station Road. 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 and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We ran up the hill into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we left the bus station and we crossed Lichfield Street. We went outside the bus station to get a taxi back towards Fenton. We got in a City Cabs taxi and we set off along onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the A52 and onto Victoria Road. we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs. Matthew returned to his room to chill out and drink his bottle of Coke. Later on Matthew went downstairs and out in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned rigt onto City Road and we ran past KFC and onto King Street. We continued into Foley and under the railway line into Longton. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We ran up the hill and down the other side into Adderley Green. We turned left on to the B5272 and past Adderley Green bus garage. We continued along Dividy Road and we stopped near to Wrenbury Crescent. We visited the Respite place and went upstairs to the kitchen Matthew had sausage chips and gravy for tea followed by a trifle. Matthew went to his room and chilled out. He also went and we saw Intercity BK70 FTU parked up. After the visist we went back to the residential unit. We said goodbye and we went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Dividy Road and we headed Eastwards to Adderley Green. We turned right at the round about onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill and down into Longton. We joined the one-way systam and we turned right onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we joined the Westbound carriageway. We came off at Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled 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 Accrington / Blackburn 03-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
230	Accrington BS	Blackburn BS	6A	Transdev Blackburn
15574	Blackburn BS	Beardwood, Wilton Close	59	Stagecoach Lancashire
15466	Beardwood, Wilton Close	Blackburn BS	59	Stagecoach Lancashire
2772	Blackburn BS	Feniscowles, Three Arches	152	Transdev Blackburn
2767	Feniscowles, Three Arches	Blackburn BS	152	Transdev Blackburn
20788	Blackburn (Stand A)	Salesbury, Ellerslie	45	Rotala Preston Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Accrington. We discussed the possibility of going to Accrington and Matthew said yes. Research consisted of checking the weather 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw red minibus BJ12 OAN.

BJ12 OAN in Fenton

Later on we went to Bury in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we went Northwards out of town along Town Road. We joined the Northbound A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued up to Chell. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran north through Brindley Ford and Brown Lees up towards Biddulph. We went West of Biddulph on the by-pass and we continued North towards Congleton and through the town onto the Northbound A536. We ran Northwards up to Macclesfield and we went through the town onto the A523. We continued Northwards to Hazel Grove and we joined the Northbound A6. We continued Northwards into Stockport and under the M60 and we ran around a few junctions to the M66 past Bury and forwards onto the A56. We followed the road along the Haslingden by-pass and the when we got to the A680 we went North West into Accrington. We parked outside The Abbey Friar and we went in for dinner. Matthew went up to the toilet and afterwards he had sausage chips and gravy with bread and butter washed down with a can of Coke. On the way out we paid for the stuff and Matthew picked another couple of small bottles of pop. Matthew decided to get back in the car and have a lift to the bus station. We didn't know exactly where it was but we had seen pictures taken nearby under the arches of the railway line. We headed back onto the A680 we parked in a car park on King Street which was right next to the bus station. We sid goodbye to mum and we walked over to the bus station. On layover near to the exit of the bus station was Transdev Rosso 290. We walked into the bus station and Matthew had to try out the toilet. A few minutes later we saw Transdev Blackburn 230 on a #6A to Blackburn. We got on the bus and we brought the Ribble Valley day tickets at £5.80 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station under the railway line and onto King Street. We ran forwards onto Blackburn Road as we had done many times before on various vehicles from Mercedes minibus to double deckers. We continued out of town for a little over 1/2 a mile and we ran forwards onto the A679. We turned left onto the B6231 and we went under the railway line again near to Church & Oswaldtwistle railway station. We ran through Oswaldtwistle and we continued out of the other side of the town into open countryside. We crossed over the M65 and we ran into Knuzden. We turned right onto Windsor Road and we ran down the hill towards the main road, At the end of the road we turned left onto the A679 and we ran Westwards to the edge of Blackburn. We ran forwards onto the A678 and we After around 1/4 of a mile we veered right onto Higher Eanam. At the roundabout we turned left onto Eanam and we ran forwards onto Salford befoer turning right into the bus station we got up and got off the bus we decided to go for a walk around. We went outside the bus station and we saw Transdev Blackburn 510 on a #1 to Bolton. We walked back to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We saw required Stagecoach Lancashire 15574 on a #59 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackburn area day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Richmond Terrace. We went forwards onto King William Street. We travelled onto the A677. We headed through Beardwood and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the A677 and we visited the garage. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we did some shopping. He brought a couple of Bottles of pop and a couple of chocolate bars. We headed back along the A677. A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. It was required Stagecoach Lancashire 15466 on a #59 to Blackburn. We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackburn area day ticket to the driver. We went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off down the A677 and we ran through Blackburn. We turned left onto the A666 and we turned right onto Eanam and we ran forwards onto Salford befoer turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw Transdev Rosso 1727 on layover. A few minutes later we saw Transdev Blackburn 2772 on a #152 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Ribble Valley day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down and the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Railway Road. We went past the shopping centre onto Ricmond Terrace and we ran forwards onto Exchange Street. We passed the town hall and we turned left onto Northgate. We turned right onto Duke Street and Left onto Blakey Moor. We turned right onto Fellden Street and we turned left onto Montague Street. We turned right onto the A674 and we headed out of town through Mill Hill. We passed Cherry Tree railway station and we continued out of town. We passed Transdev Lancashire United 2769 on a #152 to Burnley. We carried on a bit bit further into Feniscowles an we got up and got off the bus. Once off we crossed over the road. We walked to the stop for the Blackburn bound bus and we waited for the next bus to appear. Whilst we waited Matthew ate the lolly and drank the small bottle of Cola. A few minutes later the bus appered and it was dud Transdev Lancashire United 2767. We got on the bus and we flashed Ribble Valley day tickets before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along the A674 out of Feniscowles and past Cherry Tree railway station. We continued into the West end of Blackburn and we turned left onto Montague Street. We turned right into Fellden Street past the college. We turned right onto Cardwell Place. We ran forwards onto Darwen Street and we turned left onto Jubilee Street. We ran past Blackburn railway station along the Boulevard and we followed the road to the left onto Railway Road. We ran onto Penny Street and we entered the bus station. We got off the bus and we walked along Ainsworth Street and we continued up the Richmond Terrace. We walked up Exchange Street past the former RBS bank which is new cafe. We turned left onto King William Street. We stopped at Greggs and brought a caramel shortbread and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we stopped to look at the former Thomas Cook which is now closed. We walked onto King William Street and we turned right and into Exchange Street. On the way to the bus stop we saw Transdev Blackburn 301 on a #2 to Chorley. After a while we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Preston Bus 20788 on a #45 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed Ribble Valley day ticket to the driver for the final time today the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Exchange Street. We passed the town hall and we turned right onto the A666. We turned left onto the B6232 and we travelled through Royshaw Hill. We continued to Pleckgate and we turned right onto the A6119. We ran forwards onto the A666 and we ran up to Brownhill. We went through Wilpshire and we turned left onto the B6245. We ran over the canal and into Salesbury and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we visited The Bonny Inn. Matthew used the toilet and we had a glass of Coke. Mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can or orange Fanta. We set off along the B6245 and we ran into Clayton-le-Dale. We turned left into the A59 we travelled up through Osbaldeston and onto Mellor Brook. We ran into Myerscough Smithy onto Turner Green. We carried on towards Samlesbury. At the we turned left and joined the Southbound M6. We went Southwards down the A556. We ran West for one junction and we went Southwards down the A50. We travelled South through Knutsford. We continued to Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school which has been fenced off. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Bakewell tart. Matthew went back to his room. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. 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 and into uncle Dave's. Later on he had a few digestive biscuits and and some Irn Bru. 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 Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left 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 Longton / Newcastle 01-07-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63117	Longton Interchange	Newcastle BS	22	First Potteries
65041	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
69148	Hanley BS	Norton, opp Robin Hood	8	First Potteries
69148	Norton, opp Robin Hood	Burslem Town Hall	98	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 and going to college later on. Originally mum shopuld have worked today, but her boss cancelled the shift so she could have time off on her birthday. 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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Later on we went dowstairs dinner. we went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We ran up onto King Street past an old pub which has now been reopened as something else. and into Longton town centre. We ran up Market Street. We stopped at the cash machine and we went into the market. We walked up the Strand and we visited Cafe Delight. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. We walked back past the bus station we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #22 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Longton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road past Tesco. We cross over the A50 onto Foley Road and at the end we turned right onto Longton Hall Road. We ran down the hill into Blurton and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. We before and we turned right into New Inn Lane. We ran up the hill passing First Potteries 67654 on the #22 to Longton and we entered Hanford. We turned right into Wilson Road and we turned left into Church Lane. We joined the A34. We then headed into Trent Vale passing E-zec patient transport YN15 FKE. We turned right into Harpfields Road and we continued onto Hilton Road. We turned left into the hospital and we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB and First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Hanley. 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 to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63117 as it carried on back to Longton.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65727 on a #4 to Audley. Matthew used the toilet in the bus station. We waited for a short while and we saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 114 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waiied for the bus we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 111 in Newcastle bus station

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

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee Roundabout. We joined the one-way system and we ran onto the A52. We continued up to the top of George Street and we veered left onto the B5045. We went through the traffic light onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we ran up to Snow Hill. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #8 to Ball Green. We got on the bus and we booked to Norton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Bethesda Street. We went onto Marsh Street before turning back into Hanley on Trinity Street. We turned onto Stafford Street and we picked up more passengers before heading out of town along Quadrant Road. We headed through Townsend an onto Chell Street. We went through Sneyd Green and we turned left at Smallthorne Roundabouts onto Ford Green Road. We continued Ford Green Road and up into Norton. At the top of Norton we got up and got off the bus. we Waited for a bus towards Burslem. We waited for a bus back towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw First Potteries 69148 on a #98 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Burslem before we sat down. We set off onto Ford Green Road. We ran to the bottom of the hill and ran up through Smallthorne to the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Market Place and we turned right onto Westport Road and to the old NatWest bank which has now closed. We had already arranged to go out on Friday to celibrate with Matthew. The former natWest bank is new soft play area and cafe. Matthew went upstairs to the toilet. We went downstairs and we set off onto Westport Road and at the end we turned left onto Market Place. Afterwards we went outside to we waited for the taxi to Fenton. When it arrived we saw it was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Market Place and we turned right onto the A50 into Cobridge. We ran down the hill to the edge of Hanley and we went around the ring road. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had a pizza followed by a slice of Lemon meringue pie. Matthew went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Stoke. joining onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and we turned right onto the Northbound A5500. Wew ran through Etruria to Longport and we turned right onto the A5271. At the roundabout formerly know as Trubshaw Cross (now the Wayne Walker roundabout) we turned right onto Newcastle Street. We ran up to Burslem and forwards onto Moorland Road. We stopped at the college and we continued doing the welding, making a brick mold for the forthcoming brick production. When we had finished we returned to Fenton. We set off onto Moorland Road and we ran down to Burslem. We continued onto Newcastle street and at the roundabout we veered left onto the A5271. Due to the road being blocked by the Texaco petrol station we were turned around by the police. We ran back up the A5271 and we turned right onto Newcastle Street. At Furlong Court we turned right onto the one-way system and we joined the A50. We ran through Cobridge and we joined the clockwise ring road around Hanley. We turned onto Lower Bethesda Street and we turned right onto regent Road. We ran around onto College Road and down the hill into Stoke. Wew turned left onto station Road and we ran forwards onto the A52. We turned left onto City Road and up the hill intp Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out 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 Hanley / Stoke 30-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63012	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, stop J1	6	First Potteries
67653	Hanley BS	Stoke, adj stop P	11	First Potteries
SF15 GJE	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Lucky Seven

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 Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. Later on we set off on foot to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus appear and it was First Potteries 63012 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. We crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up 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. We got up and got off the bus. We walked down John Street. we crossed over Bethesda Street and went into the library. Matthew spent some time in the library using the computers. Once we had finished in the library we walked up John Street and we turned left into Bagnall Street. We went past the town hall and we walked forwards onto Old Hall Street and we took a few pictures of the bus station being demolished. We turned into parliament Row. We stopped at the Pound Bakery and Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We walked around the corner to the back of Wetherspoons and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage roll and drink the Coke. Once we had finished we walked along Tontine street and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. Once we got off the bus we saw First Potteries 67653 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. 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 where we saw Lucky Seven SF15 DUU. We crossed over the ring road onto Bucknall New Road. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights. 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 and we saw First Potteries 33733 parked in the garage. 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 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 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Potteries 67653 as it continued towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67653 in Stoke

Whilst in Stoke we took a few bus pictures. We saw First Potteries 32650 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 32650 in Stoke

Also seen was D&G Bus 29 on a #9 to Westbury park.

D&G 29 in Stoke

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32634 in Stoke

We walked back up Church Street and we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 113 in Stoke

We walked back along Church Street and we saw D&G 143 on a #9 to Biddulph.

D&G 143 in Stoke

We walked back along Church Street to the junctio of Kingsway and we saw First Pottereies 63034 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63034 in Stoke

We decided to walk back towards Glebe Street to see what was doing the #24's towards Blurton. We set off along Church Street and just as we got to the junction of Glebe Street we saw the buses. D&G Bus 118 was on the #24 to Hem Heath.

D&G 118 in Stoke

Right behind that D&G Bus 174 was on the #24 to Longton.

D&G 174 in Stoke

Once mum had finished doing what she needded to do in Stoke we decided to go up to Festiavl Park. We set off onto the once way system and we turned right onto Campbell Place. We veered left onto Liverpool Road and we ran around to Glebe Street and under the railway line. We turned left onto Station Road and at the end we turned right onto Stoke Road. We ran up the hill into Shelton and we went up Snow Hill to the ring road. We ran clockwiase to the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. We crossed over the roundabput and under the A53 and straight onto Festival Way. At the roundabout we turned right and we went to the retail park. We visited Boots. after we had been to Boot we moved the car up the retail park and we saw red minibus KX61 YJD parked up. After we had parked up we went into Poundland and we did some shopping. After we had finished we got back into the car and we set off onto the Westbound A53. At Etruria we crossed over the A500 and we ran through Stoke where we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. As we went towards Sideway. We left the A500 at Sideway as we took the Eastbound A50 We came off the A50 by the BET365 Stadium and we ran Southwards down Stanley Matthews Way. We turned left onto the A5035. We got home around 15:15. Matthew went home for s short time whilst we got ready to return to the residential unit. When it was time to go we set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and left again onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Street. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road. and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW parked up. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room and and matthew got a picture of Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash followed by angel cake and custard. Later out Matthew went out to Newcastle our space. We went downstairs and set off on foot onto Temple Street. We walked onto Christchurch Street and we waited for a taxi. We saw transport for the trip was Lucky Seven minibus SF15 GJE. We got on the bus and we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill towards Stoke. We joined the A52 and we ran under the railway line before turning right onto the Northbound A500. We ran up a couple of junctions and we came off at Shelton New Road. We ran along the B5045 and through Hartshill and we ran forwards onto the A52 and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Ryecroft. We continued onto Knutton lane and we turned left onto Dunkirk. We turned right onto Poolside and we arrived at Our Space. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards used the play equipment. He also had a can of Coke. When it was time to go home we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We walked out of the entrance and we got in the taxi we set off along Stanier Street. We turned right onto John O' Gaunt's road and left onto Silverdale Road. We turned left onto the A525 and we ran past the dancing Octopus. We turned right onto the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto the A527. We ran past the bus station and we crossed over the roundabout onto the A53. We ran around the one way system and we went along the A52 into Hartshill. We ran down the hill into Stoke and we went around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and we turned left onto Glebe Street. We turned right onto Lytton Street and we ran through onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. 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 Peterborough / Great Yarmouth 26-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
36908	Peterborough BS	Norwich BS	C	First Eastern Counties
33808	Norwich BS	Great Yarmouth BS	X1	First Eastern Counties
47502	Great Yarmouth BS	Gorleston (S-bound)	8	First Eastern Counties
37150	Gorleston (S-bound)	Great Yarmouth BS	1	First Eastern Counties
69020	Great Yarmouth BS	Caister, shops	8	First Eastern Counties
69045	Caister, shops	Great Yarmouth BS	8	First Eastern Counties
33823	Great Yarmouth BS	Norwich BS	X1	First Eastern Counties

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Peterborough. He wanted to ride on an Excel bus before they are changed. 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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw red minibus BJ12 OAN.

BJ12 OAN in Fenton

When it was time to go out We went downstairs and we got in the car. 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 to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52. 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 and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. As we travelled through Derbyshire we caught up with Grayway YJ16 EHE on a day trip to Skegness. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we ran towards town. We parked up at Queensgate shopping centre and we had some dinner. We visited the Handmade Burger Co and Matthew had a plain cheeseburger with fries washed down with a cup of coke. We walked to the bus Interchange and we waited for a bus towards Norwich. After a short wait we saw First Eastern Counties 36908 on a C to Norwich. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the interchange and we headed out of town and onto the A47. We headed Eastward through Wisbech and into Kings Lynn. After calling into Kings Lynn bus station we continued Eastwards through Swaffham. We continued Eastwards into Norwich and into the bus station where we saw new arrival at First Eastern Counties 34432 on a D to Dereham. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Great Yarmouth. A few minutes later we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33806 on a X1 to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down to Queens Road. We headed out of town along the A147 and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A146 and we headed South Eastwards. On the edge of the city we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran fast for around 10 miles and we veered left onto Norwich Road. We called into Acle and we ran through town, rejoining the Eastbound A47. We ran the last 8 or so miles to the edge of Great Yarmouth and we ran into town. We ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill and forward again onto Priory Plain. We ran into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we looked to see what else we could catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 69046 parked up in between services. We decided to go towards Gorleston. A bus appeared and we saw it was it was First Eastern Counties 47502 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and left onto Regent Street. We ran onto Bridge Road and we crossed over the River Yare. We continued Southwards along the A1243 and we turned left onto Southtown Road where we saw First Eastern Counties 30960 on a #8 to Caister. We ran forwards onto Beccles Road and we veered left onto High Road. We continued onto High Street and in the centre of Gorleston we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back towards Great Yarmouth. A few minutes later we saw First Eastern Counties 37150 on a #1 to Martham. We got on bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Northwards onto High Street and we ran onto High Road and forwards onto Beccles Road. We turned right onto Bollard Quay and we turned right onto the A1243. We crossed over the River Yare amd we ran into the centre of Great Yarmouth. We turned right onto Stonecutters Way and we turned left onto Howard Street North. We ran into Market Place and we turned right onto Fuller's Hill. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Whilst we were in the bus station we saw First Eastern Counties 30964 on the BMH to Wissett. Once off the bus we walked along Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and forwards onto Market Place and we visited Poundland. At Poundland we brought a can of Coke. We walked back onto Market Place past the new outdoor market. We ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Regent Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Caister. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 69020 on a #8 to Caister. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and left onto Regent Street. We turned right onto Howard Street we were overtaken by First Eastern Counties 37150 on a #1 to Martham. We turned left onto The Conge and we turned left onto Market Place and we turned left onto Fuller's Hill. As we travelled up we saw First Eastern Counties 69030 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital. We turned right onto Northgate Street and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto North Denes Road past First depot. We turned left onto Barnard Avenue and right onto Beatty Road. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and right onto the Northbound A149. We turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we ran in Caister where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we decided to have something to eat before going back towards Great Yarmouth. We stopped at the kebab shops and Matthew had some fries with tomato sauce. We headed to the bus stop and we waited for a bus. A bus appeared and we saw it was First Eastern Counties 69045 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Yarmouth Road and left onto A149 and we saw First Eastern Counties 37563 on a #8 to Caister. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and turned right onto Beatty Road and we saw First Eastern Counties 69030 on a #8 to Caister. We turned left onto Barnard Ave. We turned right onto North Denes Road and turned right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto Northgate Street and turned left onto Fuller's Hill and ran down Prory Plain and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. The bus appeared and it was First Eastern Counties 33823 on a X1 to Norwich. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill. We crossed over the river and we ran forwards onto the A47. We ran fast along the A47 and we turned right onto New Road. We stopped in Acle before re-joining the Westbound A47. We ran fast to the edge of Norwich and we turned right onto the A146. We turned right onto Martineau Lane and we turned left onto the A147. We turned right onto Queens Road and we ran up to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we saw First Eastern Counties 37275 on a X22 to Lowestoft. We stopped at the toilet and afterwards we crossed over Surrey Street. We turned right onto St Stephens Street where mum was waiting. We walked back into the shopping centre and up the stairs to the car park level. We got in the car and Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. We set off out of the shopping centre onto Malthouse Road and we ran Northwards to the end and turned left onto Theatre Street. We ran forwards onto Chapel Field North and and turned left onto the A147. We turned right onto the A11. We crossed over the roundabout and ran through Cringleford. We ran through Ketteringham and we saw Harry Shaw 84 COV going the other way. We continued into Wymondham and at the top of Attleborough we ran forwards into Quidenham. We crossed the Roudham and Larling and we ran fast for a couple of miles to Thetford. We continued down the A520 into Elveden and we ran through Barton Mills and into Red Lodge. We got onto the Northbound A14 and we crossed over the Newmarket Bypass and we went out of town Bottisham and through Horningsea. We ran through Milton and Impington we ran under the A14 and we ran over Longstanton. at the junction with the A14 and we visited Cambridge Services. We parked up and we walked through the services area and out the other side to see if there were any coahces there today. There were 3 coaches and first in the row was Peace Coaches YD21 NHU. Matthew went to the toilet and then we visited WH Smiths. He had a bottle of Coke and some wriggley worms and eggs. We got back in the car and we continued down the A14. As we travelled Southwards we saw an unidentified Simonds coach, an unidentified Dolphin Travel and an unidentified Maretts Chariots. We joined the Northbound M1. As we travelled Southwards we saw an unidentified Bill's Coach Hire coach, an unidentified Omega Coaches and an unidentified Crown Travel minibus. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out 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 Chesterton / Blurton 25-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BL69 RFF	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
BL69 RFF	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67153	Fenton, opp Albert Square	Fenton	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and also went to a soft play area in Chesteron. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up aroound 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. Afterwards he got ready to go out. We saw First Potteries 69172 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 69172 in Fenton

Matthew went downstairs and got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we ran down the hill onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we crossed over the A500 before joining the Northbound carriageway. We ran Northwards to Shelton and we joined Shelton New Road. We ran into Hartshill and we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Ryecroft and at the next roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Milehouse and we veered left onto London Road. We continued into Chesterton and we turned left onto Loomer Road and we stopped at the soft play area. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a can of Coke. Matthew used the soft play equipment and afterwards got back in the car. We set off onto Loomer Road and we turned right onto London Road. At the en we joined the Southbound A34 and we ran through Milehouse to Newcastle. We turned left onto Ryecroft and we ran onto the A52. We followed the one-way system around and we ran up the hill to Hartshill. We veered left onto Shelton New Road and we ran into Shelton. We joined the Southbound A500 and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and under the railway bridge. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For dinner Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy. Later on we went downstairs to get on a bus. Transport for the journey to Joiners Square was Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. 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. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and across the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 63117 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge and Exel Travel SJ63 LPL. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left at Joiners Square roundabout and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road. and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and we we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs to Matthew room to watch buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

As short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969 going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went dowstairs and out to the bus stop. We turned right onto Temple Street and at the end we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed the road and we stood at the stop by Albert Square to go towards Blurton. We waited a few minutes and then the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road into Blurton and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate. as far as the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down Beaconsfield Drive and we saw Travel Express YJ62 CRF. We back home. Once at Home Matthew had a chocolate sponge pudding with custard. Afterwards we got in the car and we set off back to the residential unit via McDonald's at Longton. We set off through Blurton and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we continued up to Heron Cross. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Longton. We turned left onto Baths Road and left into the retail park. We went into the drive throught and we ordered the food. Whilst we waited for the food we saw white minibus FG05 AAU parked up opposite. We collected the food and we set off out of the retail Parks onto Baths Road. We turned left onto King Street and under the railway bridge. We ran through Foley into Fenton and we turned left into Smithpool Road. We turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went into the visitor room and Matthew had chciken nuggets, cheeseburger, fries and a cup of Coke. He also had 3 cans of Dr Pepper to take upstairs with him later. After we had finished the visit Matthew went and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer and he drank a can of Dr Pepper. 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 Longton / Birches Head 17-06-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
49	Longton Interchange	Blurton, Ladybank Grove	24	D&G Bus

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 Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and Transport for the trip was an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. and we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and we stopped at the charity shop to pic something up. We continued up through Foley and into Longton. We turned right onto Baths Road and we turned into Tesco. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we set off on foot to Longton Interchange. We looked at the bus time and we saw the first bus towards Blurton was to D&G Bus #24 service. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #11 to Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 49 on a #24 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the Interchange onto Baths Road. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system around onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we headed out of Longton along Lightwood Road. We turned right onto Belgrave Road and left onto Chaplin Road. At the end we turned right onto Cocknage Road and we continued onto the end of Queens Park. We turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Blurton. We turned left onto Barlaston Road and right onto Waterside Drive. We turned left onto Wimbourne Avenue and we turned right onto Waterside Drive. we continued to the ens and we turned left onto Barlaston Road. We turned left onto the A5035 and right onto Ripon Road. At the end we turned right onto Finstock Avenue. We turned left onto Beaconfield Drive. We ran to the other end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked all the way back to the house. When it was time to go we went back to the residential unit in the car. We set off onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we then turned left onto the A50 link Road. We turned left onto King Street and we turned left into KFC. We picked up some food and we set off onto City Road where we saw we saw Afford rent-a-car DS21 SXT. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went into the visitor room. We brough with us a bottle of chicken burger, chicken popcorn, fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew looked at dad's phone and afterwards we did some of the Blog. After the visit Matthew said goodbye and went back upstairs to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Once we were ready we went downstairs and out of the residential unit. We got in the car and we drove onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street and into Heron Cross. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Blurton Road. As we travelled through Blurton we passed First Potteries 63176 on a #22 to Longton. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 15:00. When we got home Matthew had toast and a small bottle of dandelion & burdock. We went out in the car. We set off into the estate and we ran down to the A5035 where we saw ABC Taxis SL09 BXM.

ABC Taxis SL09 BXM in Blurton

After a while we saw First Potteries 44515 running out of service.

First Potteries 44515 in Blurton

We ran through Dresden where we saw Lucky Seven KN12 NBF.

Lucky Seven KN12 NBF in Dresden

We turned right onto Rosalyn Road. Mum went to the dentist and had a tooth repaired. When we had finished we set off onto Rosalyn Road and we turned left onto the A5035. We ran through Dresden to Blurton and we returned home. Once home Matthew had washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. We called for taxi and we returned to Fenton in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive ad we turned left on Church Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We crossed over the A50 and int heron Cross. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When we got there we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW parked up nearby. We went upstairs Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. Matthew had a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had a pizza and chips followed by a pancake. Until it was time to go out Matthew watched buses out of the window we saw Lucky Seven BT57 FSN going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven BT57 FSN in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 113 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 113 in Fenton

Whilst we waited Matthew used his computer in his room. Tonight Matthew went out to the disco in a car. We went downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end we turned right onto City Road. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At the lights we went straight on, forwards onto the A5009 and we ran through Abbey Hulton. We turned left onto Birches Head Road and we stopped at the disco. Matthew went to the toilet and had a drink of Coke and did some dancing. When it was time to go back to Fenton we travelled back on car. We set off onto Birches Head Road and we turned right onto the A5009. We ran down though Abbey Hulton and into Bucknall where we went straight onto the A52. We ran through Joiners Square and towards Stoke railway station we continued along the A52 along side the railway line and we then turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back 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