3+ hour, 6+ min ago   (236+ words) A LOCAL organisation has been given a helping hand with its community and volunteer work thanks to the donation of a new laptop. The computer was given to Grace Cares by Techcare. The new equipment will help the organisation manage…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (201+ words) THOUSANDS of children across Staffordshire have signed up to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. More than 7,800 youngsters have already registered for the scheme run by the libraries service to ensure they continue enjoying books during the summer…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (207+ words) A NEW website and campaign have been launched in a bid to get more children to use local libraries. A series of colourful cartoon characters designed by youngsters will bring the initiative to life by providing links to fun activities,…...

4+ week, 2+ hour ago   (160+ words) TWO building companies have helped children at a local school enjoy a teddy bears’ picnic. Barrat and David Wilson Homes gifted Rocklands School 35 cuddly toys, cupcakes and picnic blankets. It allowed the youngsters to join the celebrations for National Teddy…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (152+ words) YOUNGSTERS are being invited to sing, dance laugh and cheer at a live musical adventure coming to the Lichfield Garrick. My First Concert is coming to the city stage at midday on 25th July. “Join Jack and Jill as they try…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (187+ words) ELIGIBLE young people in the local area are being invited to take up a free meningitis vaccine before starting university or further education. The meningococcal group B vaccination programme is launching this month in a bid to halt the risk…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (168+ words) A LICHFIELD care home has donated £750 to a local school. The money was handed over to Scotch Orchard Primary School by Stowe Mount after fundraising efforts to mark the home’s first anniversary. The milestone was marked by a celebration saw…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (383+ words) A LICHFIELD student’s work go global after creating illustrations for a publisher. Charlie Vickerstaff, who studies at Birmingham City University, was selected by Booktime as part of the From Brief to Publication programme. The organisation, run by the Hindawi Foundation…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (140+ words) A CHEERLEADING camp is coming to Lichfield this summer. Youngsters aged between eight and 17 are being invited to attend the event at The Fairy School from 20th to 24th July. It will see Wade Street Church welcome qualified coaches from Texas for…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (218+ words) PUPILS from local schools have celebrated reading and kindness at a Burntwood Library event. Never miss a thing - get our FREE newsletters now. Youngsters from Holly Grove Primary Academy, Highfields Primary Academy, Ridgeway Primary Academy and Henry Chadwick Primary School…...