Stone Advent Windows got off to a Great Start at Stone Library today, when Stone Mayor Councillor Mike Shaw and his wife Sue, with a group of children from Walton Priory Middle School opened the first Advent Window of 2012. The children and gathered crowd sang "Joy to the World", accompanied by the brass instruments of Stone Town Band. [portfolio_slideshow id=1410]
(From the December Magazine) What would you give up to own a precious jewel? Just recently the world’s most precious diamond was auctioned. It was sold for an eye-watering amount: just a few dollars change from $21.5M (= £13.5M). That’s a staggering amount to be raised during a worldwide recession for a colourless stone! This ‘Archduke Joseph Diamond’ is...
Does this Christmas Story strike a Chord?
Saturday 1st December 11:00am opening of first Advent Window at the Library and every day until 24th December Saturday 1st December – 6:00pm Advent Eve with Diana & Phil in the Centre Saturday 22 December — 4:00pm - Crafts followed by Christingle service Sunday 23 December — 5:00pm Carol Service Monday 24th December – 11:00am Last...
Stone mayor Cllr Mike Shaw and his wife Sue will be launching the town’s giant Advent calendar when they unveil the first window at the library in Market Square on Saturday (December 1) at 11am. This year’s theme is carols from around the world and the civic leaders will be helped by Walton Priory Middle...
