Events Gallery
Covid-19 Commemorative Orchard Opening Ceremony on 10 October 2023
In recognition of the severe impact Covid-19 had on the local community, Stone Town Council has created a Covid-19 Commemorative Orchard within Crown Meadow. The orchard consists of six cherry trees, a bench and a commemorative plaque.
On Tuesday 10th October 2023 a ceremony was held to officially open the orchard. Stone Town Mayor, Councillor Jim Davies, opened the ceremony with a short speech recognising the challenges presented by the pandemic and remembering those who sadly lost their lives. This was followed by a dedication and blessing of the orchard by the Mayor’s Chaplain, Reverend Jim Cartlidge. The Mayor and Councillor Robert Townsend, Chairman of the Council’s Environment Sub-Committee, then unveiled the bench and commemorative plaque.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from local schools and care homes as well as Councillors and Council staff.
The orchard, situated just off Trent Close, has been created to provide a dedicated area where local residents can remember the impact of the pandemic on our area, reflect on those who worked tirelessly for others, and remember those who sadly lost their lives.
Classic Car Event on Saturday 23 September 2023
Stone Town Council played host to a collection of approximately 60 classic cars on Saturday 23rd September 2023, taking over the High Street and Market Square.
Local Resident Peter Cresswell of Stone Classic Car Group co-ordinated his friends and colleagues bringing their classic cars to Stone. This year’s event included three special displays to mark 100 years of MG, 70 years of Triumph Sports Cars and 60 years of the Mini Cooper S.
Civic Sunday on 9th July 2023
On this sunny Sunday morning, the annual Stone Civic Parade, led by the Stone Scout and Guide Band, processed down the High Street, from the Council Office in Station Road to St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church where Reverend Jim Cartlidge was waiting to lead the Civic Service.
The Mayor Making Ceremony took place during the service and the new Stone Town Mayor, Councillor Jim Davies, was presented with his Chain of Office for the civic year 2023-24.
King’s III Coronation Celebrations on Sunday 7 May 2023
Stone Town Council hosted a Coronation party in the High Street on Sunday 7th May 2023 (the day after the King’s official Coronation) with a variety of entertainment and stage performances.
The itinerary included Stone Choral Society, Head over Heels (a brilliant 80s tribute band), Murphy’s Marbles Marbles, featuring the one and only Sean Cannon, of the Dubliners, Bjorn UK (a leading Abba tribute band) with Kath Stanway our compere for the day and her duo act, Vinyl Overdrive playing in between sets.
Children’s entertainment included the wonderful Warwick’s Funfair to delight and entertain everyone.
There was a prize for the best Coronation-themed cake with the best of British baking from Stone’s culinary talent.
The Coronation weekend was an opportunity for people to come together in celebration of this historic occasion and marked a unique moment in time for making lifelong memories with friends, families and communities.
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