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Ankerside promises ‘dino-mite’ fun at kids’ club
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PINT-SIZED palaeontologists are invited for a Jurassic lark around Ankerside Shopping Centre, where there will be some exciting dinosaur guests at the kids’ club to have mammoth amounts of fun with. The centre’s first Kids’...
Every child in England to be offered cycle training
Appears in: / Health/ Politics/ Transport
THE Government has today, Friday 7 February, announced all children in England will be taught the skills for a lifetime of cycling, as its Bikeability training programme is significantly expanded. The Cycling Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris...
Twycross Zoo forecasts fun this February half term
Appears in: / Environment/ Leisure & Sport/ Young People
WHATEVER the weather, there’s so much to see and do at Twycross Zoo during February half term! Families looking for a fun-filled day out should head to the Midlands conservation charity, where they can see...
Drayton Manor Park has ‘engine-eous’ way to keep families entertained this February half term!
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LOCAL family-favourite attraction, Drayton Manor Park, has the perfect way to keep the kids entertained this February half term. The Staffordshire-based park is inviting families from across the UK to spend their half-term break (8...
February half term fun in Lichfield
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FROM tennis and basketball to indoor football and park workshops, keep your children and young people busy this half-term in neighbouring Lichfield. Lichfield District Council has launched its February half-term holiday programme, which has a...
MenB vaccination has reduced meningitis and septicaemia in young children by almost two-thirds
Appears in: / Health/ UK News/ Young People
A NEW study by Public Health England (PHE) shows that infant vaccination against group B meningococcal disease (MenB) has resulted in a significant decline in cases of the disease in young children since the...
Tamworth couple take the express route to the home of their dreams
Appears in: / Property/ Young People
A YOUNG couple from Tamworth upsized from a small two-bedroom semi to the five-bedroom home of their dreams in one quick and easy move. Jen and Ellie Holmes began renting their first home together in...
Local businesses are being urged to join this years Tamworth Urban Arts and Sports Festivities
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Local businesses are being urged to join this years Tamworth Urban Arts and Sports Festival and sponsor activities for the month-long event in 2020. To celebrate 10 years of NUE Organiser's plan to host a...
Businesses and St Giles Hospice unite to give special gift to bereaved local family
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Kind-hearted businesses have teamed up with staff and volunteers at St Giles Hospice to give a special extra Christmas present to a bereaved local family. Liam and Naomi Wright and their dad Andrew, from Lichfield...
Local family attraction helps disadvantaged children enjoy a Christmas to remember
Appears in: / Leisure & Sport/ Staffordshire/ West Midlands
Local family-favourite attraction Drayton Manor Park gave thousands of underprivileged children a Christmas to remember when it welcomed charity, KidsOut, to its annual Drayton’s Magical Christmas event this week. The park welcomed over 3,000...
Local author EJ Parry has a successful book signing event at WHSmith
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On Saturday 23rd Nov, local author Ed Parry held a book signing event at WHSmith in Ventura Park. The event was a great success with many people stopping to chat about Ed’s mysterious dark thriller...
Girlguiding Tamworth is ready to welcome you!
Appears in: / Community & Charity/ Leisure & Sport/ Staffordshire
Girlguiding in Tamworth gives all girls and young women lots of opportunities to learn and experience new and exciting activities in a safe and unique girl-only space. We give girls a voice and change...
Tamworth Veterans launch new Outdoor Clothing company
Appears in: / Business/ Environment/ Staffordshire
Muntanji, is a newly founded British Outdoor Clothing Company Headquartered in Birmingham and Created by two Veterans from the British Army who served under the local Tamworth Regiment the Mercians. The Mercian Regiment was formed...
Extra investment safeguarding Staffordshire children
Appears in: / Health/ Staffordshire/ Young People
MILLIONS of pounds are to be invested in keeping more children out of care, Staffordshire County Council has said. Staffordshire County Council is allocating an additional £8.1m for additional frontline staff and more preventative...
Tamworth Air Cadets explore Parliament with MP Christopher Pincher
Appears in: / Politics/ Staffordshire/ Young People
OVER 20 air cadets of the 1122 Squadron, based in Tamworth, made their way down to Westminster to learn more about the war memorials within London, as well as visiting Parliament. The day in Parliament...
Stay safe this Halloween with these simple tips
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FAMILIES can have a safe and enjoyable Halloween by following a few simple tips, the county’s communities leader has said. Advice includes making sure adults accompany younger children when out and about, ensuring Halloween costumes...
Tamworth football team scores with cash donation
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A LOCAL junior football team kicked off the season with a brand-new sponsor after being backed with a £1,500 donation from M6toll. Amington Emeralds Junior Football Team has been selected as one of M6toll’s...
Parents encouraged to take up offer of free flu vaccinations for their children
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PARENTS of children aged two and three are being encouraged to take up the offer of a free flu vaccine for their child. Thousands of primary-age children are also being offered their annual flu vaccination...
Wildlife Trust set to launch new Tamworth events after securing M6 Toll funding
Appears in: / Community & Charity/ Environment/ Staffordshire
STAFFORDSHIRE Wildlife Trust is set to launch a series of events to boost its community engagement in Tamworth after scooping an £8,000 prize in a public vote. The charity and it's Wild About Tamworth...
Make a lantern at free workshop to join Christmas parade
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YOUNGSTERS are being invited to attend free drop-in workshops taking place in Ankerside Shopping Centre, where they will be able to make special lanterns to carry in this year’s Christmas Lantern parade in Tamworth. The...
Grants Worth Upto £5000 Available for Mens Groups to Help Tackle Physical and Mental Health Issues
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LOCAL community clubs and societies across Tamworth are being urged to apply for funding to help tackle male mental and physical health problems through sport and exercise. GVC Holdings has given the Community Foundation for...
Local Karate club leads the way with new Safeguarding Code
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LOCAL martial arts club, Atherstone Karate Club, is leading the charge in sports safeguarding, having attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts “mark”. Achieving the Safeguarding Code demonstrates Atherstone Karate Club’s commitment to upholding its...
Your feedback is needed on this year’s summer Playscheme in Tamworth
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THOUSANDS of children aged two and over have been busy enjoying another exciting programme of free sports and activities during the summer, and now your feedback is needed! Tamworth Borough Council’s Sports Development Team unveiled...
Make a lantern at free workshop to join Christmas parade
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YOUNGSTERS are being invited to attend free drop-in workshops taking place in Ankerside Shopping Centre, where they will be able to make special lanterns to carry in this year’s Christmas Lantern parade in Tamworth. The...
Tamworth Company Helping Youth Into Employment
Appears in: / Business/ Education & Employment/ Young People
TAMWORTH based training company, The Training Initiative, is giving young people the chance to earn their fitness qualifications free of charge. Since receiving government funding in June, 12 students have graduated with their Level 2...
Bellway puts customers in the spotlight to spread the word on Help to Buy
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BELLWAY is shining the spotlight on its customers as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the Government-backed Help to Buy scheme for new homes. Launched in 2013, the scheme has helped 211,000...
Private foster carers urged to find out about on-hand support
Appears in: / Community & Charity/ Staffordshire/ Young People
CARERS from across Staffordshire who privately foster children are being reminded that help is at hand as part of a campaign. Private Fostering Week runs from 23 to 27 September 2019 and will highlight the...
Parents in Staffordshire urged to help stop rise in child money mules
Appears in: / Crime & Justice/ UK News/ Young People
PARENTS and guardians in Staffordshire are being urged to warn their children about the dangers of becoming a money mule, with figures revealing the number of 14-18-year olds misusing their bank accounts has risen by 73...