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Daredevils to take on St Giles Hospice wing walking challenge
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DAREDEVILS with a head for heights can now take on the ultimate aerial challenge by wing walking on a plane in aid of St Giles Hospice. St Giles is joining forces with events company Life...
Give it up – or bring it on – to support St Giles Hospice
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WAVE goodbye to your bad habits and feel fitter for 2021 by giving it up - or bringing it on – to support St Giles Hospice in the New Year. The charity has launched two...
Mercia Juniors are the champions for St Giles Hospice
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A JUNIOR football club which plays in the Tamworth League has kicked off its new community partnership with St Giles Hospice by adopting the charity’s colours for its new kit and raising more than £1...
Large fire breaks out at Drayton Manor Park
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A LARGE fire has broken out within the grounds of Drayton Manor Park, resulting in the fire service urging residents to keep their doors and windows closed. Fire crews from Tamworth, Tamworth Mercia, Chase Terrace...
Discover Staffordshire’s rural walks to stay active during lockdown
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The Staffordshire Tolkien Trail is a series of three walks that cover over 30 miles of Staffordshire countryside. Physical activity coupled with getting out in the fresh air is a proven antidote to stress...
Drayton Manor cancels it’s Magical Christmas for first time in 12 years
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THE owners of Tamworth's Drayton Manor Park has announced that this year they will not be holding their 'Magical Christmas' event after 12 years of success. News of the event being cancelled comes due to...
From hair brushes to paint brushes – Tamworth hairdresser-turned-artist unveils stunning portraits of football stars 
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A TAMWORTH mum who gave up a career in hairdressing to follow her dream of becoming a professional artist has seen her latest tributes to her footballing heroes given the official seal of approval. Aston...
Give the gift of care by supporting St Giles Hospice Katie’s Christmas Appeal
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Printed packs include a money box, for a recommended donation of £5. Fundraisers can use the props provided to post an Elfie Selfie using hashtag #StGilesElfieSelfie on Social Media. ST GILES HOSPICE is asking people...
Cannock Chase conservation plan to be scrutinised
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A £7.8 million conservation plan has the potential to protect Cannock Chase’s wildlife and landscape for years to come. Creating more car parking spaces away from vulnerable areas will help manage millions of visits...
Christmas treat for Tamworth families as St Giles Hospice Rudolph Run is going ahead
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CHRISTMAS has come early for St Giles Hospice and its army of festive fundraisers with the news that the popular annual Rudolph Run will be going ahead this year – even though it might be...
Wife of patient who was able to spend one last Christmas at home asks people to support festive raffle
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A GRANDMOTHER whose husband was able to enjoy one last Christmas at home with his family thanks to St Giles Hospice is calling on people to support its festive raffle. Gill Henley’s husband Charlie (aged 54)...
Residents urged to celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night safely and be Covid aware
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PARTNERS from the Staffordshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have issued a plea to residents to take extra care when celebrating Halloween and Bonfire Night this autumn. The pandemic and government restrictions on social gatherings have...
Families urged to opt for a Staffordshire Halloween staycation
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FAMILIES looking for something spooktacular to do this Halloween half term are being encouraged to opt for a Staffordshire staycation to help support the local tourism economy. Staffordshire has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions...
Beacon Park’s Halloween puzzle trail offers fun this half-term
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CHILDREN are invited to follow a spooky trail at Beacon Park and to download some extra activities for double the Halloween fun. From spotting the odd ghost out to solving the spell ingredient anagrams, follow...
Retirement dream comes true for St Giles lottery player who hit rollover jackpot
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For just £1 players have the chance to win 200 weekly prizes, including a weekly jackpot of £1,000 and up to £20,000 in a rollover draw. A GRANDMOTHER’S dream of retiring early is...
Local business HiB supports Tamworth FC
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LEADING bathroom supplier HiB has continued their efforts to help the community by supporting local team Tamworth FC for the third year running. The company, which has a distribution site in Birch Coppice Business Park...
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...
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...
Fundraiser celebrates after running 20 marathons for St Giles Hospice
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A FUNDRAISER is finally hanging up his running shoes for a well-deserved rest after completing an epic 20 marathons in 2020 for St Giles Hospice. Even the Coronavirus lockdown couldn’t deter keen runner Mark Shanahan...
Restaurants and cafés back #DonateYourPlate to support St Giles Hospice
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RESTAURANTS, bars and cafés across the region are joining forces with their customers to make their meals matter for St Giles Hospice with #DonateYourPlate. The venues are encouraging diners and drinkers to support the hospice...
Secret footage shows 6-a-side football league flouting regulations
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SHOCKING footage has emerged of a 6-a-side football league flouting regulations – potentially placing hundreds of people in severe danger of the killer disease. Footage provided to Tamworth Informed from Leisure Leagues backs up their...
Nursery Announces Hockey Club Kit Sponsorsip
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A BRAND-NEW, purpose-built children’s nursery opening near Tamworth has announced it is sponsoring the new playing kit at Lichfield Hockey Club. Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery in Whittington has signed a three-year deal and will see...
Cycle St Giles Autumn fundraising event cancelled
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RISING COVID-19 infections and the announcement of new local restrictions have resulted in St Giles Hospice having to cancel its popular Cycle St Giles Autumn bike ride this year. The annual fundraising event, which had...
Tamworth Castle Grounds toilets reduce opening hours in preparation for autumn
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Opening times for Tamworth’s public toilets in the Castle Grounds will switch to the autumn and winter schedule next week. From Monday, September 14, the toilets will only be open between 10 am – 4...
Whittington Heath Golf Club contents auction before demolition
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A ‘PAR-FECT’ chance to own a piece of Midlands golfing history is teed up as the contents of Whittington Heath Golf Course’s historic clubhouse go under the hammer. WHGC are in the process of moving...
Council and Leisure Leagues clash over football pitch use
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TAMWORTH Borough Council has issued a public statement following allegations from Leisure Leagues that they are not being allowed to use pitches at Tamworth Enterprise College. The row started yesterday (4 September) when Leisure Leagues...
Drayton Manor Park releases previously unseen archive footage to mark 70 years!
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Beloved family attraction, Drayton Manor Park, has released a series of never-before-seen archive photographs to mark its 70th birthday this year. The rare black and white images show what life at Drayton Manor Park was...