That's a shame about the Labour in Vain. I was down there about 2yrs ago on a 'Hot-site' refresher course, and it was opne for business then. It seems wherever one goes, the pub industry is on its ar5e ??
I'd heard the site (or most of it) had been bought by a developer, didn't know it was Barratts though. The old accommodation blocks were like prison cells, and the food was rank. I attended a few 3-week courses 20-odd yrs ago (Lift (Elevator) maintenance, and Generator Sets and associated control cubicles), when I was on the 'Electric Lighting and Power staff (ELP). You were ready for home after those 3 long weeks, believe me !!!!

Had a few good curries in Stone itself, as there used to be a free bus that would take you in every hour, and the same hourly schedule returning back to camp.
Memories.
