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New hands on the pumps at two Stone pubs
Two pubs in the Stonefield area have reopened after weeks of uncertainty, bringing some welcome activity back to this side…
Author: Jon Cook
25th November 2025
Jon Cook
I’m ultimately responsible for the website, social media accounts, email and technical aspects of ALBOS. I’ve lived in Stone since 2005 and am married with 2 children. By day I run my own IT consultancy business but away from the computer my interests are my family, Hull KR rugby league team and the McLaren F1 team!
Christmas services across Stone and local villages
Christmas services across Stone and nearby villages listed in full date order, from late November through to early January, including…
Author: Jon Cook
25th November 2025Village Market Makes Plans to Celebrate Their Tenth Birthday in Style
Barlaston Village Market are hosting their annual Christmas market from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 29th November in Barlaston Village Hall but this year's…
Author: Jon Cook
24th November 2025Christmas memorial service invites people in Stone to share a quiet moment this December
Residents in Stone will have the chance to come together next month for an evening of reflection as Isobel Whittaker…
Author: Jon Cook
24th November 2025Work on shared services stops as both councils prepare for abolition
Work to increase the sharing of services between two Staffordshire councils is being halted – as both authorities face their…
Author: Jon Cook
24th November 2025Inner Wheel members plan Stone awareness walk for global anti violence campaign
A short community walk will take place in Stone on Tuesday 25 November as local members of Inner Wheel join…
Author: Jon Cook24th November 2025County councillor urges Budget support for services and growth
Staffordshire’s finance lead calls on the Chancellor to support local services and growth ahead of the Autumn Budget on Wednesday…
Author: Jon Cook
24th November 2025Storm Claudia fails to stop Stone Rotary’s Children in Need collection
Storm Claudia blew hard across Stone on Friday 14 November, yet the familiar sight of Rotary volunteers with yellow buckets…
Author: Jon Cook24th November 2025Festive afternoon invitation for older residents at Alleyne’s
Are you an older resident in Stone who would enjoy getting out for a Christmas afternoon this December?Or do you…
Author: Jon Cook21st November 2025Fatboy Slim set for Cannock Chase show during Forest Live 2026
Cannock Chase will host one of the biggest names in dance music next summer. The Forest Live team has confirmed…
Author: Jon Cook
21st November 2025Santa sleigh tour returns with more nights across Stone this December
Stone’s much loved Santa sleigh tour is returning at the end of the month, and this year the team behind…
Author: Jon Cook
20th November 2025Staffordshire businesses invited to join influential environmental network for free
Businesses looking to improve resilience and reduce costs through long-term energy efficiency are being invited to take up free membership…
Author: Jon Cook
19th November 2025Price and Stubbs join Stone Community Hub for Christmas foodbank appeal
Stone Community Hub has launched its Christmas foodbank appeal with support from Price and Stubbs Funeral Directors. The campaign invites…
Author: Jon Cook
19th November 2025The Bridge Inn closes again as search begins for new operator
The Bridge Inn has closed its doors once more, with uncertainty hanging over the future of the pub. A short…
Author: Jon Cook
19th November 2025Railway Inn project releases first survey findings as volunteers step forward
The team working to bring the Railway Inn at Norton Bridge back into use has shared the first look at…
Author: Jon Cook18th November 2025Major repair work planned for the Former Maltings on Crown Street
Plans have been submitted for the Former Maltings, the Grade II listed building that has sat empty for years and…
Author: Jon Cook
18th November 2025
