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Hats on for Tea@Grannies!
A one-day music event is being held at Granville’s on Sunday 24th March to raise money for brain tumour research. A number of musicians will be performing throughout the day (from 1pm till late) with some of our local young bands in the afternoon including Stone’s own Hazel Eyed, and followed by a full...
In pictures: Granville’s open mic night
Published on 5 Apr, 2012 at 11:02 in Pics | Viewed 356 times | No Comments
A Little Bit of Stone photographer Joshua Cope went along to the open mic night at Granville’s on Monday 2nd April and took these great pictures. The weekly event is hosted by local musician Paul Walker and sees a wealth of talent taking to the stage. You can see lots more of Josh’s open...
Chance to meet Stoke City legends
Stoke City legends from the club’s 1972 League Cup Wembley victory over Chelsea will be taking part in a question-and-answer session in Stone in April. Jimmy Greenhoff, Terry Conroy, Denis Smith and Gordon Banks will be at Granville’s in Granville Square on Tuesday 17th April as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the...
Granvilles bids for 2am alcohol licence
Published on 31 Oct, 2011 at 10:44 in Food & drink | Viewed 265 times | No Comments
Granvilles wants to extend its permitted hours for selling alcohol on Friday and Saturday nights from 1am to 2am. Owner Adam Jones has applied to Stafford Borough Council for the extension at the popular Granville Square restaurant and live music venue. Any comments on the application can be sent to the Licensing Team, Stafford...
Food & Drink Festival keeps it local for 2011
Published on 16 Aug, 2011 at 11:44 in Food & Drink Festival | Viewed 467 times | 6 Comments
There will be no ‘superstar’ TV chefs at this year’s Stone Food and Drink Festival. Instead, organisers are celebrating the very best of Staffordshire, with the county’s leading culinary stars lined up for the big weekend later this year. This year’s festival, which takes place from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October, is focused...
Granvilles and The Boar are smelling of roses!
Published on 13 Aug, 2011 at 12:41 in Stone in Bloom | Viewed 599 times | 1 Comment
The Boar at Moddershall and Granvilles have been named as the best pub and restaurant in this year’s Stone in Bloom competition to find the most colourful and blooming venues across the town. The Boar at Moddershall won this year’s pub category. The judges said: “Their appropriate choice of plants, clever design and special...
Stone pubs aim to be Best Bar None
Published on 30 Jul, 2011 at 11:19 in Food & drink | Viewed 312 times | No Comments
Eight pubs in Stone are hoping to become Best Bar None in a competition run by Stafford Borough Council. Fifteen premises from across the borough have entered ‘Best Bar None 2011’, a competition that is held in around 100 towns and cities up and down the country. The venues flying the flag for Stone...
Signed Stoke City shirts up for auction
Published on 5 Nov, 2010 at 23:23 in What's On? | Viewed 285 times | No Comments
These signed Stoke City shirts and many more fantastic lots will be auctioned for charity at Granville’s in November to raise money for the UK’s leading prostate cancer campaign. Members of Stone’s Team Everyman have competed in 16 triathlon competitions all over the country to raise awareness and cash for the Everyman charity. You...
Charity auction for Team Everyman
Published on 14 Oct, 2010 at 13:01 in What's On? | Viewed 94 times | No Comments
A ball signed by the whole Manchester United squad, signed and framed Stoke City shirts, Moddershall Oaks evening spa vouchers and lots more will be auctioned for charity at Granville’s in November. Members of Stone’s Team Everyman have competed in 16 triathlon competitions all over the country to raise awareness and cash for the...