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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.

Astro Boy - Advanced Screenings this weekend

The weeks are flying by and it’s Friday again and once more, thanks to our friends at Odeon Tamworth we have two tickets to give away to a lucky reader of Tamworth Blog. 

For your chance to win the pair of cinema tickets (to any film), simply read the below review and answer the simple question at the end of the post.  It’s that easy….  This weeks review is the new film Astro Boy which has Advance Screenings this weekend at Tamworth Odeon.

Astro Boy

Who´s in it?
Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy

What´s the plot?
Comedy sci-fi adventure using the latest stunning CGI animation, ‘Astro Boy’ features the voices of Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Matt Lucas and Bill Nighy.

A young robot with special powers, Astro Boy, sets out on an epic adventure to try and find his place in the world, and along the way meets a host of colourful characters. However, when he discovers his family are in danger, Astro Boy returns home and finds out what it takes to be a true hero.

For a chance to win tickets to a film of your choice at Odeon Tamworth just answer the follwing question:

What does Astro Boy discover about his family ?

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 3. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

Ninja Assassin

Sorry we have been quiet the last few weeks with competitions, Tamworth Blog has been through a move and is now starting to get back online and working again. This brings a welcome return to the Odeon Tamworth competition.

Entering couldn’t be easier, read the short review of this weeks new move, It’s Complicated and answer a simple question by emailing the answer to Tamworth Blog by 11.59pm next Wednesday January 27.

NINJA ASSASSIN

Who´s in it?

Rain, Randall Duk Kim, Jonathan Chan-Pensley, Yuki Iwamoto

What´s the plot?

Taken off the streets as a young boy, by a secret society known as the Ozunu Clan, Raizo is transformed into a killing machine.

But when Ozuno assassins kill Raizo’s best friend he stages a daring escape, and vows to bring the entire Ozunu Clan down.

Later in Berlin, Raizo rescues Europol agent, Mika Coretto, from the clan. Now Razio and Mika find themselves hunted through the streets of Europe – and their only hope for survival is to bring the Ozunu empire crashing to the ground.

For a chance to win tickets to a film of your choice at Odeon Tamworth just answer the follwing question:

What Is Ozunu transformed into?

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 January 27. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

It's Complicated

Welcome to 2010 and your first chance to win two tickets to a film of your choice at Odeon Tamworth, courtesy of the good folks at Odeon Tamworth.  Entering couldn’t be easier, read the short review of this weeks new move, It’s Complicated and answer a simple question by emailing the answer to Tamworth Blog by 11.59pm next Wednesday January 13.

It’s complicated (15)

Who´s in it?
Meryl Streep, John Krasinski, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin

What´s the plot?
Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin star in ‘It’s Complicated’, a comedy about love, divorce and everything in between.

Jane has an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, attorney Jake, who is now married to the much younger Agness.

But when Jane and Jake meet up for their son’s graduation, an innocent meal turns into an affair, and Jane now finds that she is ‘the other woman’.

Also caught up in the situation is Adam, a recent divorcé, who is falling in love with Jane.

So, as love triangles go…’It’s Complicated’.

The Competition

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

What do Jane and Jake meet up for?

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 January 13. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

Sherlock Holmes - Robert Downey Jnr

Christmas has gone now, the TV may be on the downward spiral to Big Brother, so what better than a trip to the flicks…. This weeks competition is a little late and is your last chance to win two tickets to Odeon Tamworth this decade!!! The tickets come courtesy of our friends at Odeon Tamworth and can be used for a film of your choice.

Entering couldn’t be easier, read the short review of the new Guy Ritchie movie and answer a simple question by emailing the answer to Tamworth Blog by midnight this New Years Eve (Thursday Dec 31).

SHERLOCK HOLMES (12A)

Who´s in it?
Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong

What´s the plot?
From director Guy Ritchie, comes the hugely anticipated new portrayal of fiction’s most famous detective, ‘Sherlock Holmes’.Starring Robert Downey Jr as the mercurial Mr Holmes and Jude Law as his formidable ally Dr Watson, ‘Sherlock Holmes’ sees the pair meet a new nemesis, Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong). Revealing physical fighting skills as honed and lethal as his intellect, Holmes must solve a deadly plot that threatens to bring down the entire country.

To win tickets for ODEON Tamworth just answer the following question

Who directed Sherlock Holmes?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight New Years Eve (Thursday December 31). Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

St Trinians 2

The final chance before Christmas for you to win two tickets to a film of your choice at Odeon Tamworth, courtesy of the good folks at Odeon Tamworth.  Entering couldn’t be easier, read the short review of this weeks new move, St Trinians 2 and answer a simple question by emailing the answer to Tamworth Blog by midnight next Wednesday December 23.

ST TRINIANS 2: THE LEGEND OF FRITTONS GOLD (PG)

Who´s in it?
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, David Tennant

What´s the plot?
They’re back! Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, David Tennant and Sarah Harding (FROM GIRLS ALOUD) star in St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold.

Chaos ensues as the schoolgirls begin a new term and embark on a hilarious treasure hunt to unveil the legendary Fritton’s Gold.

This Weeks Question

To win tickets for ODEON Tamworth just answer the following question:

What girl band is Sarah Harding in?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight on Wednesday 23 December. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

The winner of this weeks Odeon Competition is Alison Turner from Lichfield who answered last weeks questions correctly. The Question was:

Who Is the Director of Avatar?

The answer was a James Cameron.

Keep an eye on the Blog for this weeks question and a chance to win two tickets to a film of your choice.

James Camerons Avatar

Another week has gone… Where does the time go?  It’s Friday again and the good news is that it’s competition time here on Tamworth Blog, thanks to our friends at Odeon Tamworth.  This week, we have another two tickets to a movie of your choice. To enter, it couldn’t be easier, simply read the below review of James Cameron’s new movie Avatar and answer a simple question by midnight next Wednesday December 16.

Avatar 3D (12A)
Also available to see in 2D

Who´s in it?
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

What´s the plot?
From James Cameron, the director of ‘Titanic’, comes the long awaited ‘Avatar’.

‘Avatar’ tells the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself in a war-zone on an alien planet. Now an Avatar – a human mind in an alien body – the ex-Marine must fight for the survival of both himself and the planet’s inhabitants.

Ten years in the making, ‘Avatar’ incorporates the latest CGI technology to transport the audience into a spectacular alien world, promising an unprecedented cinema experience.

This weeks Question

To win two tickets to Odeon Tamworth, just answer the following question

Who Is the Director of Avatar?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight on Wednesday 16 December. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

The winner of this weeks Odeon Competition is Ava McReynolds from Kingsbury who answered last weeks questions correctly. The Question was:

How much would they get if they pressed the button?

The answer was a Million Dollars ($1 million).

Keep an eye on the Blog for this weeks question and a chance to win two tickets to a film of your choice.