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Thousands brave the rain to enjoy Christmas lights switch-on - Tue, 06 Dec 2016

The rain didn’t dampen the festive mood as thousands of people enjoyed an afternoon of festive entertainment for the whole family as Tamworth’s festive season got underway with the switch-on of the

Tears shed and flags waved during special fundraising concert - Tue, 06 Dec 2016

Tears were shed and flags waved as hundreds of people enjoyed an evening of remembrance which saw Tamworth’s choirs coming together to perform under one magnificent roof in the first instalment of

Tamworth Assembly Rooms back ‘on tour’ with festive fun - Tue, 06 Dec 2016

There’s plenty of festive entertainment in store for audiences this December as Tamworth Assembly Rooms goes ‘on tour’ with popular events being taken out into the community while the theatre is closed for refurbishment.

Tamworth’s festive season to get underway this Sunday - Wed, 16 Nov 2016

Tamworth’s festive season officially gets underway this weekend with a jam-packed programme of yuletide celebrations and the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights.

Get ready to create a dazzling Christmas tree for annual church display - Wed, 16 Nov 2016

It’s that time of year when businesses, schools, local groups and individuals are again being asked to take part in an annual Tamworth tradition by decorating a Christmas tree for St Editha’s Church.

Creative businesses offered low-rent retail space in time for Christmas - Wed, 16 Nov 2016

Prime retail space in Tamworth town centre is being offered as part of an initiative to support creative individuals who would like to take their talents to the next level and set up shop in time for Christmas.

Record crowds enjoy Tamworth’s free fireworks spectacular - Wed, 16 Nov 2016

Tamworth Castle Grounds was packed on Bonfire Night (November 5) for what organisers believe was the town’s biggest free fireworks event to date, with estimated crowds of more than 28,000 people joining the fun.

200 choir members to perform under one magnificent roof - Wed, 26 Oct 2016

Audiences will be given the unique opportunity to see Tamworth’s choirs performing together under one magnificent roof in a special concert of remembrance this November to mark the centenary of Wor

Remember remember the 5th of November as huge FREE fireworks event returns to Tamworth Castle Grounds - Wed, 26 Oct 2016

The countdown is on to the biggest and most popular event in Tamworth’s calendar as the FREE fireworks spectacular returns to the Castle Grounds with an unmissable breathtaking display.

Cracking Christmas lights switch-on to launch festive season - Wed, 26 Oct 2016

Save the date – Tamworth’s festive season officially gets underway in a month’s time with another cracker of a Christmas lights switch-on event on Sunday 20 November 2016.

Free project to help budding musicians get ‘stage-ready’ - Thu, 13 Oct 2016

If you’re aged 12 to 19 and love to ‘jam’ but you’re not sure how to take your talents to the next level, then look no further.

Generous Tamworth runners and walkers raise £4,400 for Sport Relief - Thu, 13 Oct 2016

The Sport Relief Mile, which saw more than 200 people pull on their trainers and run or walk through the Castle Grounds, raised £4,433.67 for the charity Sport Relief.