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Merry Christmas from A Little Bit of Stone!
Published on 22 Dec, 2012 at 14:32 in News | Viewed 1,060 times | 6 Comments
Well, another year has gone spinning by and here we are looking forward to another Christmas. Hope you have a wonderful time! 2012 has been a great year for A Little Bit of Stone and more and more people are visiting and getting involved. In January, 3700 people visited the site; in November, it...
Post plum pudding plod with Stone Lions
Published on 22 Dec, 2012 at 11:15 in What's On? | Viewed 1,034 times | No Comments
There’s a great way to start shifting all that turkey and pudding after Christmas Day this year – Stone Lions’ Post Plum Pudding Plod. The walk takes place this year on Friday 28th December from The Greyhound at Burston, with registration between 9.30am and 11.30am. There are two marked walks – easy and, well,...
Reminder from GPs on Christmas health
Published on 21 Dec, 2012 at 7:53 in News | Viewed 873 times | No Comments
With the Christmas break approaching fast, doctors have urged people in Stone to make sure they are well stocked up for the holidays. People need to be sure they have enough prescription medicines and over-the-counter treatments to last, says the Stafford and Surrounds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which represents 14 GP practices across Stone and...
Christmas carols with a West End star!
Published on 19 Dec, 2012 at 12:35 in What's On? | Viewed 996 times | No Comments
A professional singer who has performed on the West End stage is hosting a special carol singing evening at his local pub to support the couple who recently saved it from closure. Phil and Julie Dale from Hilderstone stepped in at the end of November when Admiral Taverns were getting ready to board...
In pictures: More Advent Windows
Published on 19 Dec, 2012 at 11:35 in Pics | Viewed 743 times | No Comments
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly gathering pace in Stone town centre with the Advent Windows project. Thanks to Christ Church for these photos. You can see lots more – and some lovely videos – at their website: www.christchurchstone.org And don’t forget the big finale at Christmas Eve. Meet at The Swan...
Watch out for bin collection changes
Published on 17 Dec, 2012 at 9:34 in News | Viewed 581 times | No Comments
Don’t get caught out by changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year – make sure you check your waste and recycling calendars. Any rescheduled collection days are clearly marked on the calendars that were sent out earlier this year. If you’ve lost yours, you can find it online at www.staffordbc.gov.uk/collectiondays Information about...
Trinity Skills For Life Christmas events
Published on 10 Dec, 2012 at 9:00 in What's On? | Viewed 466 times | 1 Comment
Stone’s Trinity Skills For Life hold their Christmas fair on Wednesday 12th December – and will be unveiling their students’ Jubilee Project artworks on the day. They will also hold a Christmas service at St Michael’s Church on Tuesday 18th December. Here are the details:
In pictures: More Advent Windows opened
Published on 9 Dec, 2012 at 15:23 in Pics | Viewed 732 times | No Comments
Advent Windows are being opened across the town each day as businesses and community groups continue the countdown to Christmas. A different window is opened every day at 11am, culminating in a Christmas carol walk through the town on Christmas Eve, starting at The Swan pub at 9.30am and finishing at Christ Church...
Revellation Choir’s Christmas concert
Stone Revellation Choir hold their annual Christmas concert on Friday 14th December at 7.30pm at St Michael’s Hall in Lichfield Street. Tickets cost £5, which includes a nice glass of wine during the interval, and are available now from the Home and Colour Centre in the High Street. All proceeds will go towards the...
Christmas fair at Guide headquarters
Published on 6 Dec, 2012 at 21:06 in What's On? | Viewed 547 times | No Comments
Stone and Eccleshall Division Guides are holding their Christmas Fair at the Guide HQ on Westbridge Park on Saturday 8th December from 10am to 12.30pm. There will be several stalls including the ever popular Gift Bag Tombola, homemade cakes, jams and chutneys from Rudolph’s Pantry and some beautiful Christmas flower arrangements. Not forgetting the...