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Joule’s clock springs into life

Published on 14 Feb, 2012 at 22:57 in In Pictures | Viewed 215 times | 1 Comment
Joule’s clock springs into life

  The historic Joule’s clock that is finally back in Stone High Street was officially switched on on Valentine’s night. Town mayor Cllr June Price did the honours, with former Joule’s workers and Mike Smith, who originally installed the clock in the early 1970s, in attendance. Dan Hallam, who designed the stand on which...

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Your pictures of snowy Stone

Published on 6 Feb, 2012 at 11:49 in In Pictures | Viewed 194 times | No Comments
Your pictures of snowy Stone

Thanks to everyone who sent in a picture of snowy Stone over the weekend – here are the ones received so far. Send yours to pictures@alittlebitofstone.com and they’ll be added to the gallery!  Send your pics of snowy Stone to pictures@alittlebitofstone.com and they’ll be added here!

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Sledgers out in force on the Common Plot

Published on 5 Feb, 2012 at 20:07 in In Pictures | Viewed 291 times | 2 Comments
Sledgers out in force on the Common Plot

The snow brought people out in their droves in Stone on Sunday, with well over 100 people sledging, making snowmen and generally having a whale of a time on the Common Plot – as these pictures show!         And this is what it sounded like! Screams and shouts on the Common...

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In Pictures: Advent Window story walk

Published on 29 Dec, 2011 at 10:58 in In Pictures | Viewed 235 times | No Comments
In Pictures: Advent Window story walk

Dozens of people took part in the Advent Windows carol and story walk on Christmas Eve. Stories were told at many of the windows in the town, with carols sung as the group moved up the High Street towards Christ Church and the final opening by the Bishop of Stafford. Well over 100 people...

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Marvellous motors stop off in Stone

Published on 21 Nov, 2011 at 21:23 in In Pictures | Viewed 203 times | No Comments
Marvellous motors stop off in Stone

  Car lovers in Stone had plenty to drool over on Sunday morning as around 30 classic rally cars stopped off in the town en route to Monte Carlo. A drizzly November day was brought to colourful life by the marvellous motors and their drivers, all part of the Classic Rally Association’s drive to...

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In pictures: Christmas lights switch-on

Published on 19 Nov, 2011 at 15:01 in In Pictures | Viewed 366 times | No Comments
In pictures: Christmas lights switch-on

Stone’s Christmas lights were switched on by town mayor June Price on Thursday 17th November. There were rides and fairground stalls for the children, food and drink and lots of entertainment, including local bands, singers and some lovely carols from Stone Town Band. Pictures by Joshua Cope and Jamie Summerfield.

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Thousands at service of remembrance

Published on 14 Nov, 2011 at 21:13 in In Pictures | Viewed 297 times | 2 Comments
Thousands at service of remembrance

Thousands of people gathered in the town centre on Sunday for Stone’s service of remembrance. Around 60 wreaths were laid at the war memorial in Granville Square by representatives from community groups, charities, schools, political parties and forces’ associations. Around 2,500 people are thought to have gathered for the service, with the crowd stretching...

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Anniversary bonfire event goes with a bang!

Published on 6 Nov, 2011 at 16:29 in In Pictures | Viewed 151 times | No Comments
Anniversary bonfire event goes with a bang!

The 25th anniversary of the Stone town bonfire and fireworks went with a bang on Saturday night, with thousands of people treated to a spectacular display. The bonfire – which had been built by the town’s Army Cadets – was huge, with a flaming ’25′ sitting on top to mark the occasion! The firework...

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Pictures: Fun in the sun at Westbridge Park

Published on 30 Sep, 2011 at 23:15 in Food & Drink Festival, In Pictures | Viewed 322 times | No Comments
Pictures: Fun in the sun at Westbridge Park

Stone Food and Drink Festival got off to a great start at Westbridge Park, with food lovers enjoying cookery demonstrations and enjoying the very best of Staffordshire produce. Send your pictures of the festival to news@alittlebitofstone.com

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In pictures: Festival farmers’ market

Published on 30 Sep, 2011 at 22:19 in Food & Drink Festival, In Pictures | Viewed 249 times | 2 Comments
In pictures: Festival farmers’ market

What a difference a year makes! Last year, on the opening day of the 2010 Stone Food and Drink Festival, the heavens opened. This year, the Indian summer made for a great day in the High Street. Send your pictures of this year’s festival to news@alittlebitofstone.com

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