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World-renowned Stafford and Stone Canoe Club celebrates 50th Anniverary
On the 17th of April in 1973, a group of friends met on the River Trent and formed Stafford and…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd April 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!
May 2023 elections – Make sure you’re registered and have suitable photo ID
Stone residents have only a short period of time to ensure they are on the electoral register and have the…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd April 2023Council launches pothole sponsorship to fill funding gap
A Little Bit of Stone is one of the first businesses in Staffordshire to take up the opportunity to sponsor…
Author: Jon Cook
1st April 2023Ooh La La Blow Dry Bar: A Fun and Vibrant Girls-Only Salon Comes to Stone
A new and exciting concept is coming to Stone as Ooh La La Blow Dry Bar prepares to open its…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2023The Sanctuary launch free kids dance events for Easter at their new High Street venue
Put on your dancing shoes because The Sanctuary, Stone's new dance venue, will be opening in the former home and…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2023More free activities for Stone’s low-income families over the Easter holidays
Stone families on a low income can choose from even more activities as new providers join the Holiday Activity and…
Author: Jon Cook27th March 2023Yarlet School to host Easter activities over the school holidays this April
Yarlet School has a double-header of activities this Easter with a Wild Walk / Forest School experience in support of…
Author: Jon Cook
26th March 2023Stone prepares for St. George’s Day celebration with knights, fancy dress, and more
St. George's Day festivities are back in Stone as the town council prepares to host a fun-filled event featuring medieval…
Author: Jon Cook
24th March 2023Stone Heritage Centre construction to begin after contractor appointed
The former Stone Fire Station, which sits on the Crown Wharf site, is set to become the town's new heritage…
Author: Jon Cook
24th March 2023Stafford Borough Independent councillors form new political party ahead of upcoming elections
Stafford Borough Independents is a new name that will appear across the Stafford Borough Council elections this year, as a…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd March 2023Canal-side shopping comes to Stone with RCTA’s Floating Market
Get ready to experience a unique shopping experience as Stone prepares to welcome the Roving Canal Traders Association's Floating Market…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd March 2023Stone Food & Drink Festival announce Drac Group as 2023 lead sponsor
Stone-based logistics firm Drac Group has been announced as the main sponsor of this year’s Stone Food & Drink Festival.
Author: Jon Cook
22nd March 2023Still time to bag a free road closure for your King Charles III Coronation street party
Residents and community groups in Stone should act fast as there are only a few days left to request a…
Author: Jon Cook
21st March 2023Stone resident’s lend me your ears – Poetry Competition launched for county’s annual celebration
Stone based poets of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the Big Green Staffordshire Poetry Competition as…
Author: Jon Cook21st March 2023New breakfast spot, Julie’s Kitchen, opens at The Lamb Inn
Julie Tighe and Claire Bourne are the partners behind the new business called Julie’s Kitchen, which has opened its doors…
Author: Jon Cook
21st March 2023Find out which traders are at this month’s Craft and Collectables Market
This Saturday, the 18th of March, will be the monthly Stone Craft and Collectables Market. We've got the scoop on…
Author: Jon Cook
16th March 2023
