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The Film times for Odeon Tamworth this week. Films running from Friday March 12 through to Thursday March 18.

Alice In Wonderland 3D (PG)
2hr20m
No Guest Passes
Fri 15:10 17:30 20:10 
Sat-Sun  11:40 15:10 17:30 20:10
Mon-Thu 15:10 17:30 20:10
Subtitled screenings
Sun 11:40
Mon 17:40 

Alice In Wonderland 2D (PG)
2hr20m Contains moderate violence and intense battle scenes
No Guest Passes
Fri 15:30 16:30 18:20 19:00 20:50 
Sat-Sun 12:40 13:40 15:30 16:30 18:20 19:00 20:50   
Mon-Thu 15:30 16:30 18:20 19:00 20:50 

Alvin and the Chipmunks (U)
1hr30m
Sat 11:30 

Avatar 2D (12A)
3hrr00m
Fri-Mon 17:30 20:50
Tue 17:30 

Green Zone (15)
2hr20m
Fri 15:20 18:10 21:00
Sat-Sun 12:30 15:20 18:10 21:00
Mon-Thu 15:20 18:10 21:00

Hachi: A Dogs Tale (U)
2hr00m
Fri 15:10 17:40 18;20
Sat-Sun 12:10 15:10 17:40 18:20
Mon-Thu 15:10 17:40 18:20

I Love You Philip Morris (15)
2hr10m
Advanced Screenings
Wed-Thu 16:00 18:30 21:00 (more…)

Find love anywhere - Photo: aWee

Tired of not knowing where to meet other single people….
sick of the bar & club scene….
always attracted to the married ones?

You here it so often “where do i meet someone”.
Well, now it’s time to get dressed up for a fun night in tamworth for a fantastic evening of entertainment, music and dance for those of us who are single.

The35plusclub, on the Friday 19th March at the Castle Hotel.
Where you will be in elegant surroundings in the Tudor Suite.

It will be an exclusive, ticket event (£15) for up to 120 guests.

The best magicians in Europe will blow your minds followed by a disco.
It is a tablecloth and candles type event where the dresscode will be “to impress”.

Tickets are available via the hotel directly only.
The Castle Hotel, Lady Bank Tamworth,B79 7NB

Mark Beaumont on his bike

The Man Who Cycled the World is Mark Beaumonts remarkable story detailing his 2008 world record when he cycled the world on his own.  The 18,000 mile epic journey saw him riding some 100 miles per day for half of the year.

In 2009, Mark set out on his second ultra-endurance solo challenge; to cycle the length of the American Cordillera.  On this 13000 mile expedition, Mark will not only be cycling down the longest mountain range on the planet, but will also be climbing the continents two highest peaks, Mt McKinley in Alaska and Aconcagua in Argentina, making his second self-filmed documentary for BBC1 – Cycling the Americas. Come to Tamworth Assembly Rooms on Thursday 25th March and listen to the extraordinary stories mark has to tell.

Some of the national press have hailed this extraordinary story as “Truly inspiring, the sort of thing that makes you want to get off the couch, out of the house and on the road.”  (THE SCOTSMAN) and Mark as “A true man of the world” (DAILY MAIL).

Tickets for this story are priced £13 each and are available from Tamworth Information Centre or by calling 01827 709618.  The event will start at 7.30pm with the doors opening at 7pm.

Kingsbury Lake - Pic: Paulette Sedgwick

Tamworth sailing club on the Kingsbury water park are holding an open day Saturday 13th March between 10am – 3pm.

A FREE sail around the lake is on offer when you attend the open day as you also find out if joining the club is for you.

Tamworth Sailing Club is situated on the banks of a 45 acre lake within the picturesque Kingsbury Water Park. The club offers leisure activity for all ages there’s something for everyone. Sailing experience is not essential as there are courses for those that want active participation and comfortable clubhouse facilities for those happy to sit and watch. Whilst the main focus is small boat sailing and racing, there is a variety of ‘on shore’ social events, ideal for family group participation. For the keen dinghy helmsman there are the regular weekly races, competing for a variety of trophies throughout the summer season. For the even more dedicated and hardy there are other trophies to win during the cold and sometimes icy conditions of winter. Tamworth Sailing Club is an all year, all weather club. For the spectators the large brick built clubhouse offers a range of refreshments during sailing days and on special occasions.

All sailing club members can obtain a pass from the Waterpark Office, giving them free access to the Water Park at all times. This large nature reserve controlled by Warwickshire County Council is now a popular leisure park often crowded on summer weekends and holidays. Nature trails provide walks through a profusion of wild flowers and shrubbery, which provides protection for an interesting variety of birds and wildfowl. There are numerous other areas of water surrounding the main sailing venue, one caters for model boaters and another accommodates Jet Skis, it adds to the volume of activities found throughout the park at weekends and provides interesting diversions away from the sailing.

A FULL MEMBER shall be entitled to full club privileges including boat ownership, sailing a club boat and the right to vote at Committee meetings. Full membership shall extend to the member’s spouse and children under 18 years (unless in full time education when it extends up to the age of 21 years) but shall only carry one vote.

A LIMITED MEMBER (intended for crews of Full Members only) shall be entitled to full club privileges but may not bring a boat to the Club or sail a club boat. Limited membership shall extend to the member’s spouse and children under 18 years (unless in full time education when it extends up to the age of 21 years). Limited members are not entitled to vote.

A CONCESSIONARY MEMBER will include all Full members having attained the statuary age of retirement (or retired early and in receipt of invalidity benefit), or a student between 18 and 21 and in receipt of a Student Union Card.

A LONGSHORE MEMBER being an adult (over 18) who does not wish to participate in any sailing activity, either helming or crewing, but who wishes to retain contact with Tamworth Sailing Club on a social basis, shall be entitled to all club privileges except that he / she may not bring a boat to the club and is not entitled to vote. Longshore Membership shall also extend to the member’s spouse. A longshore members will not be required to participate in Duty Teams. A Longshore Member can upgrade to Full membership at any time during a membership year by paying to the Club the difference between the Full subscription and the Long shore subscription.

A JUNIOR MEMBER(under 18 years or in full time education and under 21 years) shall be entitled to full club privileges including boat ownership, but is not entitled to vote Junior membership is on an individual basis and shall not extend to the member’s family. A Junior member must be accompanied by another adult member (of minimum Longshore status) be they parent, guardian or sponsor, who will undertake responsibility for that Junior member subject to Bye Law 6 at all times..

Contact for more infomation call 01543268163

Odeon Tamworth

The Film times for Odeon Tamworth this week. Films running from Friday March 5 through to Thursday March 11.

Alice In Wonderland 3D (PG)
2hr20m
Fri 14:30 17:15 20:00
Sat-Sun 11:45 14:30 17:15 20:00
Mon-Thu 14:30 17:15 20:00

Alice In Wonderland 2D (PG)
2hr20m Contains moderate violence and intense battle scenes
Fri 15:30 16:20 18:20 19:00 21:00
Sat-Sun 11:00 12:40 13:40 15:30 16:20 18:20 19:00 21:00
Mon-Thu 15:30 16:20 18:20 19:00 21:00

Astro Boy (PG)
2hr00m
Sat 11:10

Avatar 2D (12A)
3hrr00m
Fri 15:50 19:10
Sat-Sun 12:00 15:20 19:10
Mon-Thu 15:50 19:10

Alvin and the Chipmunks (U)
1hr30m
Sat-Sun 11:30

Chloe (15)
2hr05m
Fri 15:20 18:10 20:40
Sat-Sun 13:20 15:50 18:30 21:10
Mon-Thu 15:20 18:10 20:40

From Paris with Love (15)
1hr55m
Fri-Mon 20:50

Green Zone (15)
2hr20m
Advanced Screenings
Wed-Thu 15:30 18:10 20:50

Leap Year (PG)
1hr55
Fri 18:50 21:00
Sat-Sun 18:00 20:20
Mon-Thu 18:50 21:00 (more…)

Sport Relief Mile

It’s that time of year again, Sport Relief is just around the corner and the Sainsbury’s sponsored Sport Relief Mile is back at the Castle Grounds.

On Sunday March 21 the Castle Grounds will play host to a 6, 3 and 1 mile run all in aid of the Sport Relief charity.  The 6 mile run will begin at 11am with the 3 mile run starting at 12 noon and the 1 mile runs starting at 1pm and 2pm.  The event is part of the Sport Relief weekend which takes place the weekend of 19 March thru to March 21.

Councillor Jeremy Oates said:

“The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Tamworth is here and it’s your time to shine.  From teeny-tots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock there’s something for everyone on the big day – whether you do 1, 3 or 6 miles.  Best of all, the money you raise by getting sponsored will be used to transform lives forever.  So come on Tamworth, rise to the challenge!”

The money raised by the events off the weekend will be used to help those who are poor abnd vulnerable both in the UK and abroad.  To register for the Sport Relief mile simply visit the Sport Relief website and ensure to register for the Tamworth Mile.

Odeon Tamworth

The Film times for Odeon Tamworth this week. Films running from Friday February 26 through to Thursday March 4.

Avatar 3D (12A)
2hr55m Contains moderate violence and intense battle scene
Fri 16:20 20:00
Sat-Sun 13:00 16:20 20:00
Mon-Thu 16:20 20:00

Astro Boy (PG)
2hr00m
Sat-Sun 11:30

Alvin and the Chipmunks (U)
1hr30m
Fri 15:45
Sat-Sun 11:45 13:25 15:45
Mon-Thu 15:45

The Crazies (15)
2hr05m
Fri 16:00 18:30 21:10
Sat-Sun 13:20 16:00 18:30 21:10
Mon-Thu 16:00 18:30 21:10

Extraordinary Measures (PG)
2hr10m
Fri 15:20 17:50 20:20
Sat-Sun 12:40 15:20 17:50 20:20
Mon-Thu 15:20 17:50 20:20
Subtitled Screenings
Sun 15:20
Mon 17:50

From Paris with Love (15)
1hr55m
Fri 16:15 18:30 2100
Sat-Sun 14:00 16:15 18:30 2100
Mon-Thu 16:15 18:30 2100

Leap Year (PG)
1hr55
Fri 15:55 18:25 20:55
Sat-Sun 13:25 15:55 18:25 20:55
Mon-Thu 15:55 18:25 20:55

The Lovely Bones (12A)
2hr40m Contains child murder theme, disturbing scenes and moderate violence
Fri 17:40 20:50
Sat-Sun 11:40 14:40 17:40 20:50
Mon-Thu 17:40 20:50

Ponyo (U)
1hr55m
Sat-Sun 11:10 (more…)

Alice in Wonderland

From Friday March 5th

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Film Times
Fri 14:30 17:15 20:00
Sat-Sun 11:45 14:30 17:15 20:00
Mon-Thu 14:30 17:15 20:00

Who´s in it?
Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway

What´s the plot?
From Walt Disney Pictures, Tim Burton directs an epic 3D fantasy adventure ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

Featuring an all-star cast including Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter; Burton adds a magical, imaginative twist to this classic story.

When Alice returns to the world she encountered as a young girl, she embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny, and encounters some of the most fantastical, charismatic characters ever created.

Prepare to see the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter as you’ve never seen them before.

Competition Flyer

A Tamworth based Wedding business are teaming up with St Giles Hospice to give away a dream wedding whilst raising funds for the local St Giles Hospice.

This Sunday (February 28), The Castle Hotel will be hosting a wedding fayre between 12 noon and 5pm with a bridal fashion show.  All businesses involved in the giveaway will be present throughout the day with two fashion shows scheduled for 12.30pm and 3.30pm to show some of the latest trends in bridal fashion, hair and make-up.

Entry to prize draw will be available on the day, with entry to the draw at £1 per entry.  The prize includes Venue, Wedding Breakfast and Reception with the Castle Hotel, Dresses and Suites from Novia bridal wear along with almost everything the lucky couple need to book on their special day.

The lucky couple who win this superb prize will be contacted that evening by TCR FM and notified that their special day just become a lot cheaper.

For more details visit the Tamworth Bridal Fayre website.

Lovely Bones

It’s the weekend and that can only mean one thing, it’s competition time here on Tamworth Blog and once again, thanks to our friends at Odeon Tamworth, we have two tickets to give away to a film of your choice, simply read the below synopsis of new film “The Lovely Bones” and answer the question at the end of this article.

THE LOVELY BONES (12A)

Who´s in it?
Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon

What´s the plot?
Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Alice Sebold, ‘The Lovely Bones’ is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz.

In December 1973, Susie Salmon (Ronan) is murdered by a serial killer and finds herself watching over her grieving family. She also observes her killer, who is preparing to murder again. As events unfold Susie must balance her desire for vengeance against her family’s wellbeing.

For a chance to win tickets to ODEON Tamworth just answer the following question:

What year was Susie murdered?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday February 24. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.