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Acoustic trio Whalebone at Oulton Village Hall

Acoustic trio Whalebone at Oulton Village Hall

Critically acclaimed acoustic trio Whalebone are bringing their 2013 tour to Oulton Village Hall on Saturday 8th June. Whalebone’s Runes tour features high-energy acoustic music...

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Master Marathoners’ coast-to-coast success

Master Marathoners’ coast-to-coast success

A group of runners from Stone Master Marathoners ran 169 miles over the bank holiday weekend at the start of May as they completed the Coast To Coast challenge. From Saturday 4th May...

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Remember The Picture House cinema?

Remember The Picture House cinema?

Huge thanks to Keith Hanmer for this brilliant slice of Stone’s history. It’s a programme from December 1938 for the Picture House cinema in Stone. Keith found it in his house and shared...

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Toga time for Revellers with ‘Up Pompeii II’

Toga time for Revellers with ‘Up Pompeii II’

It’s togas at the ready for Stone Revellers with their next production, ‘Up Pompeii II’ at St Michael’s Hall from Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th June. And anyone who turns up in their...

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Green Awards 2013 launched

Green Awards 2013 launched

Organisations from Stone are being encouraged to show off their green credentials by entering an annual competition. The popular ‘Green Awards’ run by Stafford Borough Council are a chance for organisations across the...

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News

Green Awards 2013 launched
Green Awards 2013 launched

Organisations from Stone are being encouraged to show off their green credentials by...

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Sport

Master Marathoners’ coast-to-coast success
Master Marathoners’ coast-to-coast success

A group of runners from Stone Master Marathoners ran 169 miles over the...

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  • County Plate triumph for Alleynes High
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  • Lizzie Neave makes Team GB squad
  • Defeat for Old Boys in final home game
  • Stone Master Marathoners go Coast to Coast!
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Food & drink

Beer festival at cricket club this weekend
Beer festival at cricket club this weekend

There’s a beer festival this weekend at Stone SP Cricket Club from noon...

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  • Virtual brewery for real ale fans
  • Titanic Brewery cuts the price of a pint!
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  • In pictures: Food and Drink Festival Friday
  • Lizzie makes a splash at food festival!
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Westbridge Park

TVT response to Westbridge Park plans on hold
TVT response to Westbridge Park plans on hold

Trent Vision Trust (TVT) say they will crack on with their plans to...

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Music

Acoustic trio Whalebone at Oulton Village Hall
Acoustic trio Whalebone at Oulton Village Hall

Critically acclaimed acoustic trio Whalebone are bringing their 2013 tour to Oulton Village...

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  • Stone Choral Society’s summer concert
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Stone in Bloom

‘Food for thought’ with Stone in Bloom
‘Food for thought’ with Stone in Bloom

Stone in Bloom invites you to join them in the Market Square when...

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What's On?

Acoustic trio Whalebone at Oulton Village Hall
Acoustic trio Whalebone at Oulton Village Hall

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  • Toga time for Revellers with ‘Up Pompeii II’
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  • Choirs combine for Mozart’s Requiem
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  • Heritage walk around Stone
  • Table-top sale at St Michael’s First School
  • Free anti-theft tags for cycles
  • Staffordshire Wildlife Trust quiz night

Pics

UKIP leader Nigel Farage in town
UKIP leader Nigel Farage in town

UKIP leader Nigel Farage visited Stone today as part of his tour of...

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  • In pictures: Alleyne’s High School fashion show
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  • In pictures: New Year at the Crown & Anchor
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  • In pictures: More Advent Windows opened
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History

Remember The Picture House cinema?
Remember The Picture House cinema?

Huge thanks to Keith Hanmer for this brilliant slice of Stone’s history. It’s...

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  • Medieval seal returns for good
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Stone Festival

Funfair at Westbridge Park
Funfair at Westbridge Park

Stone Festival’s spring funfair will be at Westbridge Park from Wednesday 13th to...

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  • In pictures: Party in the Park
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Food & Drink Festival

Plans in place for food and drink festival
Plans in place for food and drink festival

We’re only in March but preparations for the ninth Stone Food & Drink...

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Business

Alleyne’s students win Staffordshire title
Alleyne’s students win Staffordshire title

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