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Meet slithering snakes and creepy crawlies at Drayton Manor’s More Treat Than Trick Halloween event
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TAMWORTH'S local theme park has an extra creepy offering for brave families this Halloween – the chance to get up close and personal with snakes and creepy crawlies! From Saturday 17 October to Saturday 31 October...
HiB launches new Training Academy
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HiB has launched an exciting new training programme to support new and existing employees. The scheme, which focuses on providing apprenticeship opportunities and qualifications, has recently been unveiled and has been named the HiB Academy...
Local Teams sports teams receive sponsorship from pet care company
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Animals at Home (North Warwickshire), a local provider of pet care and pet transport services have announced their sponsorship of two community sports teams. Founded in 2019, Animals at Home provide all manner of services...
Free sporting and creative activities on offer for young local people
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FREE sporting and creative activities for young people are being offered at Tamworth parks every week, as part of an incentive to encourage youngsters to learn new skillsets and try something new. The free activities are...
Riverside Studios announces Collaboration with Tamworth Assembly Rooms
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A LOCAL performing arts and specialist education hub has joined forces with the Tamworth Arts and Events team. Riverside Studios in Kingsbury will be collaborating with Tamworth Arts and Events which will see industry professionals...
The Wilnecote School Goes Virtual for Year 6 Pupils and Parents
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THIS year, schools across the country are having to come up with creative ways to show all the exciting opportunities available to families. The Wilnecote School is currently putting together it's virtual Open Evening to...
£1,500 on offer for companies taking on new young employees
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LOCAL employers are being encouraged to come together to apply to a new Kickstart Scheme that funds businesses to create six-month job placements for young people who are out of work. Launched this month by...
PHE Launches Mental Health Campaign to Support Children, Young People and Their Parents
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Half of parents in the West Midlands say their children's mental wellbeing has been one of their biggest worries during COVID New Public Health England (PHE) data shows that half of parents (50%) surveyed in...
UK Parliament launches free online workshops for community and youth groups across West Midlands
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UK Parliament’s local outreach officers have now taken their community and youth group workshops online. Their sessions are designed to show groups in the West Midlands how the House of Commons and House of Lords...
PHE launches new mental health campaign to support children, young people and their parents
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Over half of parents say their children’s mental wellbeing has been one of their biggest worries during COVID MOST families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. With children and young people...
Tamworth domestic abuse support service prepares for possible rise in referrals as schools reopen across Tamworth
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A DOMESTIC abuse support service is preparing for a possible increase in referrals following the reopening of schools across Tamworth. New Era provides emotional support, practical help and a range of advocacy services to any...
Walk, ride, park and stride back to school
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EVERY school in Staffordshire has been given its own travel plan to help parents reduce school run congestion in September. Staffordshire County Council’s Active Travel team is working with 401 schools so parents reduce reliance...
It’s time to #EnjoyStaffsSafely
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STAFFORDSHIRE has thrown open its doors and is welcoming residents and visitors to explore its most famous landmarks and hidden gems. While the thrilling rollercoasters at Alton Towers Resort draw visitors from across the UK, the...
£1M of dormant trust money released across Tamworth and Staffs to help charities
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LOCAL charities make a daily difference to millions of people and need constant funding to provide their valued services. The ever-decreasing funding pot is being stretched even more now with many new voluntary groups recently...
Families urged to get creative with libraries over summer
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PEOPLE of all ages are invited to take part in a summer programme of creative activities organised by Staffordshire’s libraries Service. The resources are designed to get people interested in the arts, help them learn...
Kingsbury primary school pupils set to receive ‘good marks’ on their improved playground
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A Village primary school is celebrating some good news after receiving a windfall from Tamworth Co-op’s Community Dividend Fund. Customers at the co-operative society’s Kingsbury branch raised £500 by donating their ‘divis’ to Kingsbury Primary...
Local fostering agency goes virtual to appeal for foster parents
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LOCAL fostering agency goes virtual to appeal for foster parents as more children continue to enter care An independent fostering agency is reaching out to individuals and families in Tamworth who are interested in becoming...
Space 2020  – The show will go on!
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SPACE 2020 is getting ready to blast off - with all finishing touches being finalised ahead of the launch of the redesigned summer programme. Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime, Matthew Ellis...
Here’s how to get that ‘summer feeling’ back, with discounted Drayton Manor tickets for the holidays!
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OUR local theme park, Drayton Manor Park, is offering discounts of up to 28 per cent off tickets this summer, but you’ll have to be quick to get your hands on them! The family-favourite theme...
High Sheriff to ride 300 miles around Staffordshire to promote county as staycation destination and raise money for charity
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Their journey will raise money for the Community Foundation for Staffordshire. THE High Sheriff of Staffordshire, Charlie Bagot Jewitt, along with a ‘posse’ of five other cycle riders, aged 16 to 60, are cycling 300 miles...
£1M Distributed Across Staffordshire In Three Months To Help Charities And Voluntary Groups During Coronavirus
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THE Community Foundation for Staffordshire has announced that they have distributed over £1,000,000 to charities and voluntary groups across the county in three months to support the organisations during COVID-19. The Foundation has used...
Extra help for children delivered during pandemic
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AN additional £1.3 million has been spent keeping vulnerable children and families in Staffordshire safe during the Coronavirus lockdown. Staffordshire County Council’s Children and Families Services department invested heavily to cope with the unprecedented...
Children urged to join Silly Squad for Summer Reading Challenge
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CHILDREN from across Staffordshire are invited to join Silly Squad as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Supported by Staffordshire County Council’s Libraries Service, the Summer Reading Challenge is the annual campaign to encourage...
Immunisation drive-through clinics ensure young people continue to receive vaccinations
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THE School Age Immunisation Service is providing drive-through immunisation clinics to ensure young people are continuing to receive vaccinations during COVID-19. The Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) service will be running the drive-through immunisation...
Club for people with special needs gets cash boost from Tamworth Co-op shoppers during lockdown
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A CHARITY whose members have been forced into self-isolation by the coronavirus pandemic has received a welcome boost with a £500 donation from Tamworth Co-op shoppers. Customers of the fashion outlet in the former department...
Schools in Staffordshire step-up to the challenge of re-opening to more students
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AROUND three-quarters of the county’s 313 primary schools in Staffordshire are expected to open to more pupils today (June 1), with nearly all primary schools expected to open in the next two weeks. Social distancing...
Bolehall shoppers’ dividends help girl footballers to reach their training goals
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ONE of Tamworth’s best-known and long-established junior football clubs has netted a much-needed donation from kind-hearted shoppers at Bolehall Co-op. St John’s Junior Football Club will use the £500 grant to buy new training equipment...
Tamworth’s demand for delectable doughnuts sees PROJECT D launch delivery service
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DELICIOUS doughnuts which have been enjoyed by Love Island contestants, fashionistas and even members of the Royal family are now being delivered directly to the doors of households in Tamworth. The brightly-coloured handcrafted treats are...