We live at a time when the elderly can often feel undervalued and on the scrap heap of life. It begs the question as to whether ageing is to be avoided at all costs? Here’s what one person said were his two reactions to entering retirement: gratitude and annoyance. “The first was gratitude! I had...
Many thanks to everyone who supported this year's Christian Aid Week. Considering the current economic climate and the number of houses collected from, the resulting total was very good. The total for Christ Church, including a few donations was £1312.58p and of that £472 was gift aided. The total for the wider Stone area was £9320 (up...
One day of sunshine and we all change into hot weather clothes! Two days of sunshine and the smell of Bar-B-Q’s wafts around the streets. The sweltering heat experienced at the end of the school term has taken many by surprise. The outside seating areas at restaurants and cafes have really come into their own....
It's been too long since the last Curry Night... but it's Summer, so we're off to Spain! Men’s Tapas & Paella Night Thursday 18th July, 2013 The Mill, Mill Street, Stone A Buffet of Traditional Spanish Tapas, followed by your share of Jose’s fabulous Giant Paella Menu Tapas Buffet Portuguese Chicken Piri piri Skewers, Brazilian...
The 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation in June 2013 will be marked with a service of celebration at Westminster Abbey at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday 4th June. Her Majesty’s Coronation originally took place at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953, nearly eighteen months after succeeding Her father, King George VI. The coronation oaths that...