Regular Events

Craft & Collectable’s Markets

Every third Saturday of the month in Stone town centre. 9am-3pm. Details: www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk

Fulford Village Walks

Starting on the Village Green at 10.30am the walks take a gentle pace and take participants on footpaths around the village. The walks also however, involve climbing over stiles and walking across muddy terrain, so sturdy footwear is recommended and wellies if there has been lots of rain. Generally back by 1pm in time for anyone who has worked up an appetite to have Sunday lunch or hot baps at the Shoulder. Every first Sunday of the month. Details: 01782 398280.

Rock Choir

8pm-9.30pm at The Main Hall, The Crossing Community Centre, Station Approach, Stone. Every Tuesday. Plus 10.30am-midday at St Bertelin’s Church Hall, Holmcroft Road, Stafford. Cost: £25 a month. Details: www.rockchoir.com.

Stone Farmers Markets

Every first Saturday of the month in Stone town centre. 9am-3pm. Details: www.stonefarmersmarket.co.uk

Walton Lunches

Every Thursday at Walton Community Centre. Free two-course hot meals for those in need. Details: 01785 814813.

World of Wedgwood, Barlaston

Lots of different events and activities at this Barlaston tourist spot including markets and workshops. Details: 01782 282986 or www.worldofwedgwood.com

Coming up...

Friday, February 10

The Agenda. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start at The Boardroom, upstairs in the Joules Crown Wharf Tap House in Stone. Comedy Night. Details: www.crownwharftheatre.org.uk

Saturday, February 25

Live Music. 7.30pm at Fulford Village Hall with Live Wires. Tickets £15. Details: 07791 968619.

Sunday, February 26

Commemorative Service. 3pm at Christ Church in Stone. Service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of Flight Lieutenant Richard Noel Stubbs DFC DFM RAFVR, organised by the RAF Association.

Friday, March 3

Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel. Salt Village Hall. Performed by Tim Chu and Ian Bailey. Details: www.classicsingersongwriters.co.uk/sandg.

Saturday, March 4

Texas Flag Raising. Midday in Stone High Street. Marking of Texas State’s independence from Mexico. Details: www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Sunday, March 12

Commemorative Service. 3pm at St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church in Stone. Church Service to commemorate the death of Earl St Vincent. Details: http://stmichaelschurchstone.co.uk.

Saturday, March 25

Spring Plant Hunters Fair. 10am-4pm at Sugnall Walled Garden, Eccleshall. Admission £1. Details: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk.

Sunday, April 9

Plant Hunters’ Fair. 10am-5pm at the Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, near Bridgmere. Admission £5. Plus on Monday, April 10. Details: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk.

Saturday, April 22

St George’s Day Re-enactment. 1pm-3pm in the Market Square, Stone. Details: www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Civic Dinner. 7pm at Stone House Hotel. Details: www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Do you have a public/community event coming up which you would like to appear in our What’s On feature? Email what, when, where, etc, to our Editor Belinda at hargreavespr@outlook.com.