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plan sees local
intriguing their little minds by our explore
sessions or just baking and making together are
all part of the learning process.”
The Chuckle House has also become the home
of Chuckle Stars, a Saturday morning project for
children and young people with special needs.
Supported by a team of highly experienced
professionals, they have the opportunity to
explore musical theatre, art and design,
providing them with a completely independent
hobby.
“Whether you need literacy support and
assessment for a Specific Learning Difficulty
from specialist teachers, want to have fun with
your little one as you watch them grow or release
your inner Rock Star, Chuckle has something for
everyone” added fellow Director, Jeff Reynolds.
The Chuckle House is based at Unit 10, Stone
Enterprise Centre, Emerald Way, Stone ST15
0SR. For further information call 07837 741510
or email [email protected].
Oliver Speight poised to cut the ribbon.
The special Chuckle House cake that was baked
to celebrate the opening.
school benefit
£1 million investment will see solar
panels fitted to a number of
Staffordshire schools, including a
number locally, to help them save on
energy costs.
25 schools including Alleyne's High
School, in Stone will all be fitted with solar
PV (photo-voltaic) panels as Staffordshire
County Council aims to deliver on its
commitment to boost the use of renewable
technology and make savings.
The funding will be made available by a
community benefit society, through a Solar
Share Offer. It is estimated to save around
£90,000 of electricity costs per year for the
schools.
Staffordshire County Councillor, Ben
Adams, Cabinet Member for Learning and
Skills told Stone and Eccleshall Life: “We’ve
been working hard over the last few years
to help reduce energy costs across all
Council services including schools.
“This project will see the schools benefit
from free, environmentally friendly
electricity, allowing them to invest their
funds in other areas that will help enhance
the education for pupils.
“Cutting back on energy usage is not
only great news for our schools but also for
our council tax paying residents as we
continue to reduce energy bills and cut our
CO2 emissions.”
The use of renewable energy will cut the
council’s carbon emissions by up to 7,329
tonnes over the course of the project.
The £1 million investment is just one of
Staffordshire County Council’s many
energy saving initiatives running alongside
other schemes using renewable energy and
capital investment in more efficient plant
and equipment such as modern boilers and
improved insulation. Solar panels have also
been installed on County Council run
libraries.
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