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Get ready for IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire 2023
 Thousands of athletes from across the world will be taking part in the triathlon event on Sunday June 11.
There are lots of great places you can watch the day’s exciting events. Spectator hotpots include Chasewater Country Park, Stafford town centre and Stafford Castle.
With new routes in place for the event, residents are being reminded to plan ahead as temporary road closures will be in place across Staffordshire on Sunday 11 June.
You can find full details on all road closures and spectator information here.
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Meet the athletes competing in IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire
 Three inspirational athletes are gearing up for IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire for causes close to each of their hearts.
US/UK citizen, Douglas Ziman, originally from Darlington and now studying at the University of Virginia, will compete in memory of his grandparents from Staffordshire who sadly passed away during the Covid pandemic.
Watch Douglas discuss how he prepared for IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire.
Enya Collier, a 23-year-old graduate from Loughborough University, embarks on her first Ironman. Enya is raising funds for two incredible charities: the Andy Gibson Foundation, helping young people gain opportunities in sport, and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, championing mental health awareness in the farming community.
Adam Bushnell, an employee at Staffordshire County Council, is taking on three triathlons this year, to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s UK in honour of his late friend’s father.
To follow their fundraising journeys and donate, visit Adam’s fundraising page and Enya’s fundraising page.
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Free Summer Holiday Activities and Food
 Keep your children entertained and fed over the summer holidays with activities such as dodgeball, cooking, horse-riding, dance, football, swimming, paintball, bushcraft and lots more!
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FREE for eligible children aged 5-16 years in receipt of benefits related free school meals.
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Eligible children will be emailed a registration code from school.
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Registration opens at 4pm on Monday 3 July 2023.
Watch this video to see some of the activities and food on offer.
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Carers Week events 2023
 This month as part of Carers Week taking place June 5-11, we are recognising the invaluable contribution unpaid carers make to their families and communities across Staffordshire and sharing their stories.
During Carers week, our Staffordshire Together for Carers Service will also be hosting a range of events across the county to bring carers together and acknowledge the amazing unpaid work they do.
Activities planned include quizzes, afternoon teas, meet-ups and workshops with lots of information and resources available from other local organisations.
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Dates released for giant carbon bubble tour of Staffordshire
 The countywide tour, which aims to help raise awareness of climate change is being led by Staffordshire County Council in partnership with Staffordshire’s eight district and borough councils. It’s all part of plans to help the county reduce its carbon footprint and get to net zero by 2050.
The 10-meter bright orange installation will help people to visualize the impact of their daily activities and carbon emissions. When visiting the bubble, people will also get the chance to meet staff from the climate change team for advice on the changes they can make to help the environment.
The tour will be visiting:
- Leek Sparrow Park, Derby Street, Saturday 24 June.
- Beacon Park, Lichfield, Wednesday 2 August.
- Castle Grounds, Tamworth, Tuesday 8 August.
- Hednesford Park, Cannock, Saturday 12 August.
- Baggeridge Country Park, South Staffordshire, Monday 14 August.
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Sign up to the Staffordshire Jobs and Skills Digest today
 There’s never been a better a time to get a job or get trained up in Staffordshire. This fortnightly newsletter will send you the most up-to-date local job and training opportunities from employers across Staffordshire straight to your inbox.
Whether you’re looking to get started in a job now, progress in your career, or thinking of training but just don’t know where the jobs will be in the future, you’ll get all the signposts you need, all in one place.
It’s all part of the Staffordshire Jobs and Careers service, the place to find the job or training you want.
Watch: What is Staffordshire Jobs and Careers?
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Covid spring booster
 Don't forget to have your COVID-19 spring booster vaccine by the 30 June.
It's available for people aged 75 or above, those aged five and above with a weakened immune system, and residents in care homes.
You can book through the NHS App, or by calling 119 or by booking online here.
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Find the perfect Father's Day gift
 If you are scratching your head to think of the perfect gift idea, then we’ve put together a range of ideas perfect for making life a little easier at home.
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Reminder to return overdue library books
 If you have overdue library books in Staffordshire, please return them before charges on late returned items are re-introduced in July.
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