Make sure you explore Stone town centre for your Christmas shopping this year. We have so many great businesses offering all manner of gift ideas – and here are just a few. From jewellery and fashion to tool kits and beauty treatments, bikes and accessories, artwork and children’s clothes, there is SO much to choose from. So step away from Amazon, get down to the High Street and start exploring…
Thanks to all of the businesses who supplied us with their gift ideas 
Plants the Jewellers
26 High Street, Stone
Telephone: 01785 819981
www.plantsthejewellers.co.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/Plants-the-Jewellers
These silver Embrace ear-rings cost £20 from Plants the Jewellers (40TV)
Plants have this gents’ Leather & Steel Bracelet for £48 (B4210)
Rose Gold on Silver, Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline & Rodolite Garnet Pendant, £140 from Plants the Jewellers (90134)
Mountfords
9 Lichfield Street, Stone
Telephone: 01785 813261
www.rmountfords.co.uk
www.facebook.com/RMountfords
Twitter – @RMountfords
36-LED swivel stand work light (Mountfords, £5.99). This super bright worklight has a magnetic base and back, as well as a hanging hook. Ideal for use in sheds, garages, jobs around the house – or power cuts!
43-piece storage bins and panel set (£19.99 from Mountfords). A perfect gift for anybody who is unorganized in the shed, garage or workshop. Ideal for nuts and bolts, screws, nails and tools
Stanley 35 piece 3/8 drive socket set (£29.99 from Mountfords). A great set for any car or bike enthusiasts. Comes with 11 metric sockets, 75mm extension, ¼ drive screwdriver and 20 insert bits
Einhell 10.8v cordless multi tool (£79.99 from Mountfords). One of the most popular and useful power tools on the market. These have a huge variety of uses and have a large selection of different blades and heads for jobs from removing grout and tiles, cutting metal or wood, trimming skirting boards and doors and cutting out plasterboard for sockets and cable
Something Different Ladieswear Boutique
16a High Street, Stone
Telephone: 01785 815507
www.somethingdifferentofstone.com
Something Different gift vouchers are available from £5
The weather is getting chilly. These gloves by Dents will keep someone warm – from £13.50 at Something Different
Purses, make-up pouches and handbags by the legendary designer Zandra Rhodes are available at Something Different – from £20
Call in and see Something Different’s huge range of sweaters – you’ll be spoiled for choice
Jolu Accessories Boutique
Radford Street, Stone
Telephone: 01785 817244
www.joluboutique.co.uk
www.facebook.com/joluboutique
Bottled Dreams Money Bottle from Jolu Boutique (£9.99). Includes a message in a bottle card for you to personalise – smash open to access and get your wish! Supplied with luxury gift bag & tag. Lots more designs available
New York, London, Paris, STONE Moorland Pottery mugs (£14.50). Jolu Boutique is the exclusive stockist for this brilliant mug
Yoshi Mini Tilney satchels (£36.99 from Jolu Boutique).
Gorgeous leather satchels in stunning colours available in the boutique or to order – perfect gift for all ages!
Modalu Erin Mini Tote Handbag (£199 from Jolu Boutique). Gorgeous luxury leather handbag by Modalu, this new design is hot off the catwalk and the perfect gift to wow the lady in your life
Nail Diva
Radford Street, Stone
www.naildiva.co.uk
www.facebook.com/Naildiva.stone
Twitter – @NailDiva23
This Bee Lovely lip balm from Nail Diva (£6.50) is a great stocking filler
Relax Lavender Bathing Collection (£18.50 from Nail Diva). The beautifully soothing and relaxing aroma of pure English lavender can’t help but lift the spirits and delicately scent the skin
Frankincense Organic Facial Collection (£39 from Nail Diva). This award-winning rejuvenating collection is the answer to achieving naturally fabulous skin every day
Intense Frankincense Facial Collection (£65 from Nail Diva). The ultimate age-defying organic skincare collection. This luxurious skincare collection blends innovative cutting-edge science with organic purity to achieve visible results for all skin types
The Bike Shack
Radford Street, Stone
Telephone: 01785 816924
www.thebikeshack.org.uk
Twitter – @bikeshackstone
Muc Off 1l Bike Cleaner (£8 from The Bike Shack) for use all over your bike, cutting through grime whilst protecting your bike’s finish
Serfas tail light (£18.50 from The Bike Shack – RRP £20), one 1/2 watt super bright LED with six 5mm red LEDs with steady, flashing and strobe modes
Serfas floor pump (£25 from The Bike Shack). Dual-head valve to fit Presta and Schrader valves, metal barrel and plastic base, pumps up to 140 psi
FLR F-55 mountain bike shoes (£65 from The Bike Shack). Upper lightweight synthetic leather and three Velcro strap fastening
Rogue Boutique
High Street, Stone
Telephone: 01785 819911
www.rogueboutique.co.uk
www.facebook.com/RogueBoutique
Twitter: @RogueBoutique
Intsagram: @rogueboutiquestone
Fingerless Gloves (£10 from Rogue Boutique). These beautiful gloves are an ideal stocking filler, made from a suede effect material with a faux fur lining. A must-have winter accessory. A variety of colours are available in store
Sherwood handbag (£30, Rogue Boutique). The Sherwood LYDC handbag is a classic and stylish bag in this year’s must have colour, blue. This bag can be used for any occasion, for work or for a day out shopping with the girls. Comes with a decorative scarf
Daisy Dress (£50 from Rogue Boutique). Be a lady in red this party season with our Daisy dress. This beauty features a sweetheart neckline as well as a flattering peplum that will accentuate your female curves. This dress is the perfect style that can be taken from the office to a night on the town
Leather Jacket (£260 from Rogue Boutique). Want to treat your favourite lady to something very special this Christmas? Surprise her with one of our stylish, butter soft leather jacket. A timeless design that will update any look instantly and will keep in the wardrobe for a long time to come
Emma Joustra Portraits
Telephone: 01785 812440
www.itsacolourfullife.com
www.facebook.com/emma-joustra-portraits
Email – emma.joustra@me.com
Emma Joustra coasters of Stone, individually made in the town, baize- backed, £6 each
1,000 or 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, Market Square or Boatyard. £15.99 / £12.99
A4 Mounted Limited Edition Giclee Prints of the town (£30). Full range of images on Emma’s website (link above). Personalise any of my town prints, £25 per character drawn (character being person, vehicle or pet) + price of print. Eg, two characters in a mounted A4 print would cost £80 (£50 artwork + £30 for mounted A4 print). Emma says: “For personalising portraits I have to work on a first come first served basis, I only have time to do a very limited number of these before Christmas!”
BOO-tique
2C Radford Street, Stone
Telephone: 01785 815200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bootiquedanita
Twitter: @Bootique_D
Instagram: @Bootique_D
Unique Santa sign and key from Mudpie (£8 from BOO-tique)
Two of BOO-tique’s many rag dolls, Ballerina and Pirate. All toys are ethically sourced and cost £16.50
Boy’s dungarees, £40, and girl’s pinafore, £30, both from BOO-tique’s new Levi’s range
This is Charlotte modelling one of BOO-tique’s Billie Blush faux fur coats, £68
Amanda White Photography
www.awhitephotography.com
www.facebook.com/awhitephotography
Telephone – 07852278970
‘Getting to grips with your camera’ Workshop Voucher, £50
My photography workshops are aimed at beginners who want to have more control of their camera to produce great family photos. Held in Stone, they combine finding out about your camera’s settings, along with the fun, practical side of getting out and about and taking photographs of each other and the local surroundings http://awhitephotography.com/page-name6
Family Photography Session Voucher, £120, £120 including:- an on-location family photography session (around 2 hours), a viewing session and an 8×10” Desk Frame with print. Presented in a ‘Gift Tin’
Glitz in the Bag
1st Floor, 2a Granville Square, Stone (next to Fleur tea room, above Tylman of Stone)
Telephone – 01785 749724
www.facebook.com/glitzinthebag
Handmade Jewellery ( made locally in Stone) – starting from £4 for earrings & £6 for bracelets. Items pictured £10
Wool gloves & winter scarves from £12 each, wide range of colours. Items pictured: Navy wool gloves £12, Blue multi 3D winter scarf £15
Tweed & Wool handbags, wide range of styles & fabric finished from £27.99- £44.99. Matching purses, gloves & scarves also available. Items pictured: Ava Bag, £35.99
Buy any Handbag,Purse, Scarf & glove combi over £50 and save 20%. Items must be purchased in 1 transaction. Cost saving up to £20. Items pictured: Moc croc patent barrell bag £35, Leather clasp purse £22, Fur trim & fleece lined gloves £15, Patterned scarf £8. Total retail value £80- save 20% on combi package and pay £64, saving £16
Christina Bennett Artist
Eccleshall Road, Stone
Telephone – 01785 813888
www.christinabennettartist.co.uk
www.facebook.com/chrissiebennett
www.twitter.com/lovespastels
Greeting Cards of your choice. 6 cards for the price of 4 – usually £15, offer price £10
Small Mounted Print 16×12″ of your choice seen on my website. Usually £50 (offer price £45)
£250 Pet Portrait (starting price) for head and shoulders only. Offer includes local photographic portrait sitting at the pet’s home
Do The Selfie
The Selfiestick & Bluetooth Remote is the must-have gadget for 2014, enabling perfect selfies at all those Christmas parties! Available in Stone from Twisted Ego barber shop, £14.99
Jolu Jewellery
Based at Jolu Accessories Boutique, Radford Street, Stone
www.jolujewellery.co.uk
www.facebook.com/JoluJewellery
Telephone – 01785 817244
Jolu Jewellery Birthstone Stretchy Ring, £18. Made from Sterling Silver with sparkling Shamballa Ball centrepiece and Swarovski Crystals in your birthstone or favourite colour (showing Ameythst for February). Easy and comfortable to wear & one size fits most! No sizing required – comes beautiful gift boxed
Jolu Jewellery Personalised Name Bracelet, £19.99. Made from multi coloured Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver clasp with Extension and Swarovski Butterfly charm. Each piece made to order especially for you – sized by age, from newborn to adults, made within the week
Jolu Jewellery Chloe Bracelet, £24.99. All Sterling Silver with cute Heart Charm. Goes with everything and great for stacking with other bracelets. A Jolu favourite!
Jolu Jewellery Jessica Bracelet, £45. Beautiful sparkling Shamballa Balls mixed with Swarovski Ivory Pearls and Sterling silver Clasp. This stunning bracelet is a real centrepiece and perfect to surprise the wife!
Tylman of Stone
2a Granville Square
www.tylmanofstone.co.uk
www.facebook.com/TylmanofStone
Children’s activity books, £5.50 to £10. We have a great selection of children’s toys, so come in and have a look!
Range of gifts from £10-£20, including Heathcote and Ivory products and woodwick candles
Special bundle offer – apron, tea towel, PVC shopping bag and door stop for £50
20″ Thomas Kent wall clock, centre, £77
Noel Bennett Photography
Eccleshall Road, Stone
Telephone – 01785 813888
www.noelbennettphotography.co.uk
www.facebook.com/NoelBennettPhotography
www.twitter.com/Noels_images
Gift Pack of Greeting Cards in various subject areas. 6 cards for price of 4 – Offer price £10
Per every one hour of one2one Photo Tuition (Offer price £25, usually £30)
Small Mounted Print 16×12″ of your choice seen on my website (not including 1/50 editions). Offer price £45 (usually £50)
Portrait sitting at home or in my studio – this includes a 21×16″ mounted print of your choice in one of my frame profiles (travel expenses not included). Offer price £180 (usually £200)
Rooftop Studios
High Street Arcade,Stone
www.rooftopstudios.co.uk
www.facebook.com/rooftopstudiosstone
www.twitter.com/RooftopStudios1
Private singing lesson, £15. Book your young ‘song bird’ in for a tutored session with one of our teachers – all of whom are professional performers in their own right – during which they will be coached to get the very best from their vocal performance
Half a term of dance classes, £30. From RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) Ballet to Hip-Hop, tap, modern and street jazz there are classes to suit all dance styles on offer through Rooftop Studios’ weekday Stagecraft Dance & Drama School. Why not treat the little dancer in your life to a half term of classes in a discipline of their choice? Classes available from 18 months – 18 years!
Full term of dance classes, £60. If you have a budding ballerina, hip-hop star – or simply a youngster with energy to burn – the gift of a full term of dance classes in a discipline of their choice will set them on the path to success! Classes include RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) Ballet, Hip-Hop, tap, modern and street jazz
£100 voucher towards LSA or PSSA
A £100 voucher will go a long way toward securing a term at Rooftop Studios’ very own performing arts training academy; Little Stage Academy (3 – 7 years) and Pop School & Stage Academy – or PSSA – (8 – 18 years). During age-specific Saturday sessions, youngsters will be coached by our team of teachers – who are also all professional performers in their own right – in acting, singing and dancing. Natural talent is nurtured and honed to build confidence and enable children to perform to their full potential; whatever discipline they favour
Francesco
High Street, Stone
Telephone – 01785 816926
www.facebook.com/francesco-group-stone
Perfect setting gift set, £8.99
Moroccan oil gift set, £31.85
Francesco gift vouchers – any amount
Rose gold GHD with heat resistant bag/mat
Passion Nails and Beauty Salon
2 Joules Passage, Crown Street, Stone (just off the High Street behind All Seasons fruit and veg)
Telephone – 01785 812822
www.facebook.com/passioninstone
£10 eyelash tint with complementary hand and arm massage. For dramatic lashs this Christmas, relax and unwind with a lash tint that includes a 10-minute massage using Neal’s yard hand lotions
£14 mini manicure. This treatment includes a hand soak and cuticle refinement, then a file, buff and a polish of your choice
£32 Neal’s Yard Remedies Organics Deluxe Facial. Pamper your loved one to a hour of relaxation. A beautifuly tailor facial which targets your skins needs. We include a 30 minute scalp and face massage, NYR coconut hair mask and a luxury hand and arm massage. Pure bliss
£40 Back, neck, shoulder, scalp and facial massage. This is a slice of pure indulgence. This beautifully crafted hour and fifteen minute massage is performed using Neal’s yard aromatherapy oils that are specifically chosen for you. In your massage your therapist will stimulate pressure points in the spine, face and scalp to help release knots, toxins and tensions, to create truly relaxing and personal experience. And to rehydrate you after your massage you will be refreshed with a NYR organic herbal tea