Tasty treats enjoyed in town as part of Staffordshire Day
TASTY treats were enjoyed in Tamworth as thousands joined the annual Staffordshire Day celebrations across the county.
The ninth Staffordshire Day celebrations were marked with more than 30 events as attractions, businesses and organisations came together to show their pride in the county.
Highlights included the Dine ‘n’ Devour food festival at Tamworth Castle Grounds over the bank holiday weekend while The National Memorial Arboretum played host to ‘The Year was 1944’ with live music, dance workshops and children’s crafts and games.
An art project with schoolchildren from across the county celebrating what Staffordshire means to them has also taken place to celebrate the day. Six artists visited eleven schools to produce bunting, collages, line drawings and create dances inspired by the county’s heritage.
Philip White, deputy leader at Staffordshire County Council. said: “It’s been great to see so many people and organisations joining in the celebrations for Staffordshire Day and showing pride in where they live.
“This is our ninth celebration which continues to go from strength to strength. As in previous years there were lots of different activities. It’s also been great to get schoolchildren involved and good to see their creations on display.
“We all know what a great place Staffordshire is to live in and visit and this is our day. It’s our chance to tell everyone what a wonderful county it really is.”
The May 1 date for Staffordshire Day was chosen by the public in 2015 and marks the creation of the world-famous Wedgwood pottery company back in 1759.