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

Stone Street Food

Thursdays: July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19. Stone High Street. 3pm9pm. A celebration of global flavours in the heart of Stone.

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, June 23

Stafford Shakespeare at Stafford Gatehouse. A Midsummer’s Night Dream. Running until July 9. Details: www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk.

Sunday, June 25

10k Road Race . 10am-noon. Stone. Organised by the Stone St Michael’s 10k Road Race group .

Thursday, June 29

Stafford Beer & Cider Festival Running until Saturday. Details: www.hos.camra.org.uk

Saturday, July 8

Puppet Festival in the Market Square, Stone. Details: www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Community Fun Day and Dog Show In Fulford. Details: www.fulfordvillage.com

Sunday, July 9

Civic Sunday Parade and Service 10.30am-noon in High Street and St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church in Stone. Details: www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Saturday, July 15

Stone Food & Drink Festival . Also on Sunday at Kibblestone Scout Camp. Plus lots going on in Stone town centre. Details: www.stonefooddrink.org.uk

Wednesday, August 9

Stone by the Sea 11am-5pm running until Saturday, August 12, in the High Street, Stone. Details: www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Sunday, August 13

Bandstand Concert 2pm-4pm at Stonefield Park. With Florence Brass Band Concert and Burma Star Commemoration. Details: www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Sunday, August 20

Family Dance Festival in the High Street, Stone. Family fun with dancing and singing from multiple dance studios.

Sunday, August 27

Summer Plant Hunters’ Fair at the Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge. Also on Monday. Details at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

Plant Hunters’ Fair 10am-5pm at the Dorothy Clive Garden, near Bridgmere. Also on Monday. Details www.planthuntersfairs.co.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.