The Natural Stoneshow 2013 / 30th April - 2nd May 2013

Stone Federation Great Britain represents the interests of the architectural stone industry in the UK and counts among its members many of Britain's leading stone producers and contractors as well as some overseas companies working in the UK.

It has a 'Village' within the stone show where its members exhibit on specially designed stands that give the Village its identity.

Reflecting the rapid growth of the use of stone in Britain, the Stone Federation Village has expanded again at this year's exhibition with even more of the Federation's members taking part and on hand to provide advice as well as selling their goods and services.

Within the Village are a number of British stone quarrying and mining companies who are members of the Federation's Quarry Group.

Among them, Albion Stone Quarries will present for the first time the Portland stone from their recently acquired Jordans Quarry.

Stancliffe display for the first time the stones of Darney, High Nick, Talkin Fell, Bank End (St Bees) and Doddington, having taken over the operation of the quarries last year to add to the nine they already ran.

As mentioned earlier, Realstone are using the show to launch their new stone rainscreen system, 'Genesis', while Johnston Quarry Group showcase the 'Clear Blue' limestones they have added to their range since the previous exhibition.

Also taking centre stage will be the award winning 'Stoke Ground Bath Stone' from the Bath Stone Group together with a selection of fine Yorkstones and gritstones from Johnsons Wellfield Quarries.

As well as being able to see the goods and services of the Federation's members who exhibit in the Federation Village, visitors can find the answers to their queries about stone selection, fixing and maintenance on the Federation help desk.

And let's not forget the memorial masons, who, through the National Association of Memorial Masons, have supported the Show since it was first launched more than a decade ago at Wembley.

They will once again have a stand at the Natural Stone Show and will be welcoming their members and anyone who would like to apply for membership on to it.