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Half-term bowls course for youngsters
Stafford Borough Council’s Get Out! activity programme will be running in Stone for the May bank holiday (28th – 31st May). There will be an introduction to crown green bowls at Little Stoke Bowls Club, with a three-day course on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for eight to 14-year-olds. Youngsters can learn the skills...
Easter holiday activities in Stone
Published on 18 Mar, 2013 at 13:25 in What's On? | Viewed 1,195 times | No Comments
There’s lots going on in Stone over the Easter holidays to keep the youngsters entertained. Stafford Borough Council’s ‘Get Out!’ programme will be running from Good Friday (29th March) to Wednesday 10th April. There will be multi-activity days, ‘Footie Fest’ and trampoline coaching at Alleyne’s Sports Centre. In the swimming pool there will be the...
Alleyne’s fears over Westbridge Park plans
Published on 1 Mar, 2013 at 17:56 in Westbridge Park | Viewed 2,326 times | 22 Comments
Alleyne’s High School issued a press release today over the borough council’s proposed plans for Westbridge Park. In the release, the school states that a swimming pool as part of any new leisure centre at Westbridge would see the school’s pool – “a major loss not only for the students of Alleyne’s High School...
New fitness club for young people
Published on 22 Feb, 2013 at 10:05 in What's On? | Viewed 551 times | 2 Comments
Youngsters in Stone have been invited to the launch party of a new fitness club that aims to get children in the town doing more exercise. The launch party on Friday 1st March at Alleyne’s Sports Centre will showcase the variety of equipment and activities available in the sports hall, and there will also...
Half-term sports fun in Stone
Published on 13 Feb, 2013 at 10:45 in What's On? | Viewed 540 times | No Comments
Children can enjoy some great sports activities in Stone this February half term (Monday 18th to Friday 22nd February) with Stafford Borough Council’s ‘Get Out’ programme. The indoor mobile skate park will be at The Barn youth and community centre, while Alleyne’s Sports Centre will host multi-activity days, trampoline coaching, a ‘footie fest’ and...
Duncan Goodhew makes a splash in Stone!
Young Stone swimmers got a masterclass from an Olympic legend as Duncan Goodhew put them through their paces. The 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medallist was at Stone Swimming Club at Alleynes Sports Centre on Monday night to see the great work the club is doing – and also to pass on some tips to...
Duncan Goodhew to visit swimming club
Published on 8 Feb, 2012 at 19:37 in Sport | Viewed 309 times | 3 Comments
Swimming legend Duncan Goodhew will be paying a visit to Stone’s swimming club in the spring. Stone & District Swimming Club was founded in the early 1970s at Alleyne’s Sports Centre and has a great tradition of teaching Stone’s youngsters to swim in a safe and happy environment. Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew –...
Half-term events in Stone
Published on 2 Feb, 2012 at 11:35 in What's On? | Viewed 363 times | No Comments
There’s lots going on in Stone over the February half-term break to keep the children entertained, with everything from trampolining and swimming to pantomime and skate parks on offer. Here’s a rundown of what’s going on. Mail news@alittlebitofstone.com if there’s an activity that you know of that isn’t listed here. Thanks! ACTIVE8 (eight to...
Half-term sporty fun for youngsters
Published on 18 Oct, 2011 at 12:03 in What's On? | Viewed 118 times | No Comments
For the first time youngsters and their parents will be able to book online for the borough council’s sports courses and activities in the school holidays this month. The online booking facility has been launched for the council’s ‘Get Out’ holiday activity programme. Sports development courses in football, athletics and ‘sports of all sorts’...
Water Walkers are back for Easter holidays!
Published on 31 Mar, 2011 at 6:15 in What's On? | Viewed 308 times | No Comments
Children can walk on water in Stone this Easter holiday as part of Stafford Borough Council’s Get Out! programme. By climbing inside a giant “hamster ball” youngsters can propel themselves across the surface of the pool at Alleyne’s Sports Centre in one of dozens of fun activities available during the Easter holiday break, which...