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Stone Community Hub moves to bigger space and launches new website
More than just a food bank - Stone Community Hub has relocated to a larger space within the Frank Jordan…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd November 2023
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!
The battle to secure a Poppy in Stone leaves locals without their symbol of remembrance
For the second year running, a lack of volunteers has meant that Stone has no local coordinator to assist in…
Author: Jon Cook
1st November 2023From screen to arena – Our experience at Robots Live!
In a first for us, this weekend we headed to Stoke's Fenton Manor Sports Centre to watch Robots Live! -…
Author: Jon Cook
29th October 2023Specialist detection dogs sniff out thousands of illicit cigarettes in Stone and Stafford
Specialist tobacco detection dogs working with Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team have helped sniff out illicit tobacco and illegal…
Author: Jon Cook26th October 2023Countdown on for half term opening of new Stone park facilities
The countdown is on until the fencing comes down at Stone's Westbridge Park, signalling the opening of brand-new play facilities…
Author: Jon Cook
24th October 2023Lights, camera….action – The Stone Christmas Lights Switch On
The countdown has officially begun! In just one month, Stone will be illuminated with festive cheer as the Stone Town…
Author: Jon Cook23rd October 2023Starbucks Stone confirms December opening as they recruit new staff
After what seems like an absolute age, Starbucks Stone is set to open on the A34 in December 2023, and…
Author: Jon Cook
21st October 2023Stone Town Council’s October Craft and Collectables Market traders
This Saturday is the regular Craft and Collectables Market on Stone High Street. There's a variety of stalls at this…
Author: Jon Cook19th October 2023Stone Crossroads Youth Centre opening its doors this November
The newly formed Stone Crossroads Youth Centre, is all set to open its doors to the town's 8 to 12…
Author: Jon Cook
19th October 2023Stone Conservative Constituency office “to let” following boundary change
Stone's Conservative Association has been disbanded as part of the recent parliamentary boundary changes with the administration moving to Stafford.
Author: Jon Cook
18th October 2023Calling all traders and charities – join the fun at Stone’s Christmas Lights Switch On
Stone Town Council is appealing to traders and charities who are interested in taking a stall at November's Christmas Lights…
Author: Jon Cook
17th October 2023Spooky goings on at the marina – all in the name of charity
Stone’s Aston Marina is really getting into the ‘spirit’ of Halloween this year, with a fun family Halloween Hunt planned…
Author: Jon Cook16th October 2023Could you restart a heart?
West Midlands Ambulance Service is urging everyone to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to mark Restart A…
Author: Jon Cook
16th October 2023Stafford Borough Council want to hear your feedback on polling stations
As part of a full Stafford Borough review, Stone residents can have their say on the venues they use to…
Author: Jon Cook
15th October 2023Free support to help Stone residents stop smoking
Free support and stop smoking aids such as patches, gum and inhalators are being made available free of charge to…
Author: Jon Cook
15th October 2023Gritters ready as temperatures drop to freezing
As Stone residents flicked on their thermostats, the county’s gritters took to the roads to test their routes for the…
Author: Jon Cook15th October 2023
