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Stone Farmers Market re-scheduled for Saturday 13th June
Following last weekends wet and windy weather, the Stone Farmers’ Market has a new date - this Saturday 13th June…
Author: Jon Cook
9th June 2020
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!
As shops prepare to open, social distancing signs go up
Stone, as well as other towns in Stafford Borough, are having social distancing signs erected as more businesses prepare to…
Author: Jon Cook
9th June 2020What’s the plan for re-opening Staffordshire’s libraries? The County Council explain.
Staffordshire County Council has revealed some of its plans for re-opening their libraries, including Stone Library, when conditions allow.
Author: Jon Cook
9th June 2020Staffordshire Wildlife Trust asks us ALL to treat countryside with respect
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the county’s largest nature conservation charity, is asking visitors to remember to treat local countryside and green…
Author: Jon Cook
5th June 2020Start-up support for those looking to launch a new enterprise!
Staffordshire County Council has launched a support programme for people with ambitions of starting their own business and whose current…
Author: Jon Cook5th June 2020Volunteer Week – Thanks to ALL of the volunteers out there
This week is Volunteer Week and I wanted to personally say thank you to the amazing volunteers that we have,…
Author: Jon Cook
5th June 2020Concessionary bus pass arrangements return to normal from Monday
Arrangements for older people’s concessionary bus pass travel will return to normal from Monday 8th June, meaning no free bus…
Author: Jon Cook4th June 2020Phased reopening for local dental practices from Monday
Dental practices in Stone, and across the entire Midlands, will begin to reopen from Monday 8th June for face-to-face appointments…
Author: Jon Cook
4th June 2020County Council pledge an extra £5m for pothole and road repairs
Staffordshire County Council is to invest an additional £5 million into road maintenance and pothole repairs in Staffordshire, for the…
Author: Jon Cook
4th June 2020As town centre shops re-open, car parking charges return with exceptions for NHS staff.
As Stone traders return to the town, so do the Stafford Borough Council car park charges - however, NHS and…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd June 2020Stone Estate Agents, James Du Pavey, introduce virtual house tours
Stone estate agents, James Du Pavey, are introducing virtual reality property tours as part of their return to work safety…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd June 2020Stonefield Park tennis courts to receive new surface
Stonefield Park tennis courts to close between the 11th June and the 19th June to allow for resurfacing work.
Author: Jon Cook
2nd June 2020Crown Street lane closures kick off month of roadworks
From the 1st of June, access to Newcastle Road from Crown Street is currently closed as Western Power work to…
Author: Jon Cook1st June 2020Staffordshire schools step-up to the challenge of re-opening to more students
Around three-quarters of the county’s 313 primary schools in Staffordshire are expected to open to more pupils today, with nearly…
Author: Jon Cook1st June 2020Stone bunting goes up to celebrate the town being open for business
In light of the Government Covid-19 lockdown restrictions being lifted, Stone Town Council have decorated the town's High Street with…
Author: Jon Cook
31st May 2020The Changing Face of Stone – A Poem by Constance Hall
Written around 30 years ago, Stone Historian Philip Leason shares this poem by Constance Hall who wrote several poems about…
Author: Jon Cook
30th May 2020
