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50,000 people march for Stafford Hospital
Thousands of people marched on Saturday to save Stafford Hospital’s acute services – thanks to reporter Jack Taylor and photographer Joshua Cope for this feature… A Monitor report published in February called for the closure of acute services, including the A&E department. The trust that runs the hospital – the Mid Staffordshire – was...
Almost £10,000 raised for charities!
Published on 18 Nov, 2012 at 18:33 in News | Viewed 417 times | No Comments
In October Sharon Turner and Jack Taylor held a fundraising day at Stone Cricket Club to raise money for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Chernobyl Children’s Project. The day attracted over 450 people over the course of five to six hours hours. With a lot of calculations and sums they have both been able...
A close shave for charity for Jack!
Published on 14 Oct, 2012 at 21:51 in News | Viewed 390 times | 3 Comments
It was a case of hair today gone tomorrow for Jack Taylor as the young Stone chef had his head shaved for charity in memory of his nan. Just last weekend his flowing locks were on show as he cooked in the demonstration tent at the Stone Food and Drink Festival. Today, at the...
Jack’s plan to honour Stone volunteers
A Stone student has appealed for help from businesses to set up an awards scheme for volunteers in the town. Jack Taylor – who’ll be cooking in the demonstration tent again at this year’s Stone Food and Drink Festival – wants to set up the awards to honour the many volunteers in Stone who...
St Michael’s cooks up a Jubilee event
Published on 4 Jun, 2012 at 11:11 in Jubilee | Viewed 193 times | No Comments
St Michael’s Church held a special jubilee BBQ on Friday. It was a ticketed event costing just £5 which included drinks, food and games on the lawn. Around 50 people attended, which raised funds for the church’s upkeep. Nicola Abbott, church warden, said: “We only had 36 on thursday and we have just had...
Jack Taylor’s Dish Of The Month
Published on 9 May, 2012 at 22:45 in Food & drink | Viewed 343 times | 2 Comments
Young Stone chef Jack Taylor has showed off his culinary skills at the Food and Drink Festival over the last few years, including a brilliant appearance with the Hairy Bikers in 2010. He’s going to be sharing one of his favourite recipes each month on A Little Bit of Stone. Let us know how...
Jack’s back for Food & Drink Festival 2011!
Published on 13 Mar, 2011 at 10:11 in News | Viewed 261 times | 3 Comments
Forget your Gino di Campos and Jamie Olivers – the first chef to sign up for this year’s Food and Drink Festival is young Stone chef Jack Taylor! Walton Priory Middle School pupil Jack performed a superb demonstration at the 2009 festival and joined the Hairy Bikers in a memorable performance last year! Jack...