Last week Christopher presented an INGOTS Certificate of Excellence to Two Rivers School.  INGOTS is a recent but highly regarded technology qualification awarded to Two Rivers which teaches special needs pupils in the Tamworth area for its excellent work with students.  Christopher says:  “We spent nearly two hours touring the school and meeting staff and students.  There is a tremendous amount going on which is a real credit to the staff.  I was very impressed by Two Rivers School (TRS) Racing Team which has built its own green racing car and beat off about four hundred other teams to end up in ninth place at Greenpower National Final at Goodwood. 

Well done Two Rivers!

I would like to echo Ken Norchi in his letter last week supporting the campaign to bring the Saxon gold hoard to Tamworth.  Ken and I may not agree on everything but I am sure we all agree that issues like this are beyond politics and we must all come together to support this campaign.  It will be good for our heritage and for our local economy.  As John Harper shows in his weekly column, Tamworth and its local villages have a rich and proud history.  This is an ideal place for the Saxon gold to be displayed so please complete the coupon in the Herald.  With Ken I encourage everyone to support this campaign bringing our community together to bring Tamworth’s treasure home.

Christopher Pincher, Conservative Party Candidate for Tamworth Constituency has pledged to do his bit  for the British Armed Forces family.

Mr. Pincher met with representatives from The Royal British Legion at the recent Conservative party conference in Manchester where he was presented with a copy of the Legion's manifesto for the next general election.

The manifesto sets out priorities for the next Government to improve conditions for the British Armed Forces past and present and their families. It encourages Mps and parliamentary candidates to "do their bit"  for service personnel and their families, the bereaved, veterans and dependants.  

Kevin Shinkwin, the Legion's Head of Public Affairs said:

"We are really grateful to Chrisopher for making the time to meet with us and listen to our concerns. Our message to every candidate standing at the general election is very simple: 'It's time to do your bit'

"The enitre Armed Forces family needs the support of politicans from all parties," he added. "Our manifesto outlines practical ways the next government can help, and we hope all the parties will give it serious consideration".

Mr. Pincher said:

"I was delighted to meet with representatives of the Royal British Legion. The Legion has an important role to play in highlighting the needs of the whole Armed Forces family, retired servicemen as well as serving soldiers,sailors and airmen. David Cameron has pledged to repair the broken Military Covenant, respect our Armed Forces, and ensure that Forces' families and veterans are taken care of. I will certainly do my bit too."

Anyone wishing to learn more about the Royal British Legion Manifesto for our Armed Forces can do so by visiting the general election manifesto website - www.timetodoyourbit.org.uk - to find out more."