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With little over a week to go before football fever grips the nation, plans are in place to transform West Bromwich’s The Public into a family-friendly fan zone.  

Beacon Radio have teamed up with the innovative arts centre to screen England and other selected matches throughout the tournament as fans are invited to cheer the national team to glory in style.  Throughout the games they’ll be a barbecue, bouncy castle and plenty of entertainment and activities for all the family, including an opportunity to win a number of football themed goodies.

As the country prepares for a roller coaster of emotions, with an anticipated month of jubilation and heartache, football fans in Sandwell will be able to watch the key matches and critical moments on giant screens for free, in state of the art HD.  

All of England’s group games on Saturday 12 June (k.o. 7.30pm), Friday 18 June (k.o. 7.30pm) and Wednesday 23 June (3pm) will be screened as well as the first game on Friday 11 June and further knockout rounds England are involved in.  To keep up to date with which games will be shown on the screens throughout the tournament visit www.thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161.  

Linda Saunders, Managing Director of The Public said,

“By having two giant screens at The Public we’re giving the opportunity for the whole family to come together and celebrate the World Cup as one.  The World Cup unites the nation and we’re absolutely delighted that we can play our part in cheering on England to success”

The live World Cup games aren’t the only thing football related taking place at The Public this summer.  State of Play, inspired by the theme of football and what it means to different people and cultures comprises of three exhibitions Union, by Ravi Deepres and curated by Anna Douglas, Score is Silver, Art is Gold, curated by Colin Yates, Reception, by Joe Magee and will be running until Sunday 11 July.  

For more information about all events at The Public visit www.thepublic.com or call the box office on 0121 533 7161.