Stone Independents

News: On Friday the 10th September, the Mayor of Stone visited Christ Church First School to open a brand new outdoor classroom. Read more: buff.ly/3ljA5TM

Today marks the start of Eden Project's #monthofcommunity. Celebrate community and get to know your neighbours better with #TheBigLunch, any time until Thank You Day on Sunday 4th July. We'd love to hear about your Big Lunch! #SIGsings

APPEAL: Deliberate fire in #Stone Contact Staffordshire Police on Facebook, Twitter, or call 101, quoting incident number 479 of 30 May. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

We'd like to mark the start of Volunteers Week by saying Thank You to all our local volunteers. Whether you've supported the Stone Helpline, volunteered at a local organisation or popped round and checked on an elderly neighbour. THANK YOU! #SIGsings #VolunteersWeek

Biodiversity is a big deal when talking about Climate Change. We can all do our part by thinking about how we can help wildlife in our gardens. Sign up for The Wildlife Trusts #30dayswild now. tinyurl.com/6n7rfe79 #SIGsings

Looking for something fun to do this bank holiday weekend? You could take part in National Children's Gardening Week. Pick up your free Peppa Pig booklet, packed full of fun ideas, from Fletcher's Garden Centre. tinyurl.com/7xvt8zjw #SIGsings #NationalChildrensGardeningWeek

Today marks the start of the Great British Spring Clean. Join hundreds of thousands of #LitterHeroes across the UK and pledge to litter pick for 24 hours at tinyurl.com/2ky7ttxb #GBSpringClean #SIGsings

Stone Fire Station's new Station Manager, Liam Hickey, is urging residents to contact Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service if they or someone they know is in need of a free Home Fire Risk Check. Call 0800 0241 999 to arrange an appointment. #SIGsings #safeandwell

With the further easing of restrictions we've been reflecting on Stone and its history. We'd love to hear any stories that you have going back as far as possible. It would be amazing to include some of your stories for the new heritage centre project. #SIGsings #enjoystaffs

This week is Water Saving Week. Did you know, by 2050 the amount of available water could be reduce by 10-15%? Visit waterwise.org.uk/save-water for more ideas on how to play your part. We'd love to know what you feel are the main issues affecting Stone. #WaterSavingWeek #SIGsings

This week local schools are celebrating cleaner air, safer streets and healthier children with @LivingStreets’ #WalktoSchoolWeek. Share your #walktoschool snaps with us! #WalkingSuperpowers livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw

Try taking part in creative activities outside, like dance, music, or art to help reduce stress and improve your mood. Take photos, write, draw or paint pictures of the landscape, plants or animals. tinyurl.com/4mhcyf4s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #connectwithnature #SIGsings

Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion. Join them from 08:55am as they hold a special virtual ceremony at the cenotaph in London and celebrate 100 years of the RBL helping our service personnel and their families. britishlegion.org.uk/stories/celebr… #SIGsings #RBL100

If you're able to exercise, try to do it outside. Exercising in nature may help to prevent or reduce feelings of anger, tiredness and sadness. Why not say 'Hello' to someone or spread a little happiness with a smile. tinyurl.com/4mhcyf4s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #SIGsings

Bring nature to you. Sometimes it's hard to access natural places because of where you live, or demands on your time.  Try bringing nature into your home - house plants can help give your mental health a boost. tinyurl.com/4mhcyf4s #MentalHeathAwarenessWeek #SIGsings

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Get out into nature. If you can, try to spend time visiting natural places. This can help to lift your mood and help you feel better. tinyurl.com/4mhcyf4s #connectwithnature #SIGsings

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - Tip 2 #connectwithnature using all of your senses.  Taking some quiet time to reflect in natural surroundings can be a real boost to your mental health. tinyurl.com/4mhcyf4s #SIGsings

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - Tip 2 #connectwithnature using all of your senses.  Taking some quiet time to reflect in natural surroundings can be a real boost to your mental health. tinyurl.com/4mhcyf4s #SIGsings

The Mental Health Foundation has come up with some top tips to help you improve your mental health. Find nature wherever you are. We're fortunate in Stone that we have canals and wonderful green spaces surrounding our town. tinyurl.com/4mhcyf4s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2021. If you are worried about your mental or emotional health, or if someone you know needs help, there are people out there who can offer support and advice. You are not alone. Visit mentalhealth.org.uk #connectwithnature #SIGsings