Events

Less than two weeks until the amazing NUE festival in Tamworth Castle Grounds
CommunityEventsSport
TAMWORTH arts group, New Urban Era (Nue) will return to Tamworth Castle Grounds on June 2nd to host another day of urban arts and sports. The annual festival has become one of Tamworth's key events...
MP hands over £10,000 cheque to on behalf of Friends of Tamworth Castle
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AT the recent AGM of the Friends of Tamworth Castle, MP and Patron, Christopher Pincher, presented a cheque for £10,000 to Louise Tromans, which she accepted on behalf of the Castle, being match funding...
Carnival Prince and Princess named
Children & Young PeopleEvents
THE Prince and Princess of Tamworth Carnival have been announced today for the forthcoming carnival taking place on Saturday 2nd June. The draw took place on the sunny bandstand in Tamworth Castle Grounds which...
Can you complete the Castle Quest?
EventsTourism & Leisure
CALLING all adventure seekers, problem solvers and gaming enthusiasts. Tamworth Castle is throwing down the gauntlet this half term to anyone brave enough to solve the clues laid down by the Quest Master. Based on a...
Marmoset Massage at Twycross Zoo
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THE Silvery marmosets at award-winning conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, have been getting into the swing of things ahead of National Massage Day on Wednesday 16th May. The adorable monkeys have been using the nails...
‘Our Aethel’ due to come home this week as statue is installed
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MORE than a year of consultations, designing, planning and back-breaking labour will come to an end this week when Tamworth’s brand new warrior queen sculpture finally returns home to be revealed to the public...
Touring theatre continues for the summer season
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THEATRE is continuing on tour in Tamworth, bringing a variety of professional productions to venues across the borough. The project - Touring Theatre - has produced a range of high-quality shows that started from April...
Ankerside’s Stay & Play to celebrate 1st birthday
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THE town’s shopping centre’s monthly playtime event is set to celebrate a milestone birthday, as the children of Tamworth are invited to enjoy party-themed fun and games. Ankerside Shopping Centre will be marking the first...
Special theme revealed for 2018 Tamworth in Bloom launch
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THE 2018 Tamworth in Bloom campaign has been launched, revealing a very special theme for this year. Tamworth Borough Council is celebrating three very important anniversaries with this year’s Tamworth in Bloom theme –...
Prince Edward to be special guest at Service of Commemoration
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IT has been announced that His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward is to be the principal guest at the National Service of Commemoration for the 1100th Anniversary of the death of Aethelflaed...
Staffordshire Police opens its doors for family fun day
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A CHANCE to meet with Police Dog Cooper - Staffordshire Police's famous rescue working dog and his canine colleagues will be just one of the opportunities on offer at this year's annual Open Day...
Shoppers use their ‘divis’ to treat retired miners to a party and day out
CommunityEventsNorth Warwickshire
MEMBERS of a retired miners club are looking forward to an outing and a knees-up after shoppers dug into their ‘divi’ money. Customers at Tamworth Co-op’s Dordon store raised £500 for North Warwickshire Retired Miners...
Touring theatre continues for the summer season
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THE theatre is continuing on its tour in Tamworth, bringing a variety of professional productions to venues across the borough. The project - Touring Theatre - has produced a range of high-quality shows that...
Tamworth Sailer urges people to push the boat out
EventsSport
A TAMWORTH sailor insists, “We want to break down barriers so people don’t ask ‘Why sail?’ they think ‘Why not sail?’” as a month of free Push The Boat Out ‘try sailing’ events launches across...
Come rain or shine thousands attend St George’s Day festivities in Tamworth
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TAMWORTH’S Castle Grounds were packed with people on Saturday, April 21, for another fantastic St George’s Day extravaganza.  Below you can see a selection of images and videos from the event.The sun shone...
Air Cadets abseil to raise funds for Nepal trip
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TWO cadets from 1122 'Marmion' Squadron, Air Training Corps will be travelling to Nepal in October to embark on a once in a lifetime opportunity - but they are looking for support to help make...
Emotional and personal photography exhibition opens in Tamworth
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WORLD renowned photographer Dafna Yosha, launched her very personal and emotional first solo exhibition at Tamworth Library yesterday (Saturday). We are very pleased to say that we were there to speak to her before...
Crowds gather and #DoTheAethel
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AS the crowds gathered to watch the incredible jousting at Tamworth's St Georges Day extravaganza, the 'Do the Aethel' campaign was officially launched! As the Knights of Middle England were preparing for their Medieval Grand...
Photography exhibition launches in Tamworth
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WORLD renowned photographer Dafna Yosha, launches the European tour of her first solo exhibition in Tamworth tomorrow. We are very pleased to say that we were there to speak to her, as you can...
‘Do the Aethel’ and celebrate Tamworth’s history
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THIS year Tamworth is going all out to celebrate the life of one of the most powerful and influential women in Anglo-Saxon England – and we want you to help spread the word about...
Countdown is on to medieval-themed St George’s Day fun this Saturday
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TAMWORTH’S popular St George’s Day extravaganza is back for 2018 and will take over the Castle Grounds with medieval themed fun for the whole family, this Saturday, April 21 from 10am - 5pm. Over...
Little sunshine’s to head to Stay & Play next week
Children & Young PeopleCommunityEvents
CHILDREN of Tamworth are invited to the town’s shopping centre next week for summer-themed fun and games at its monthly playtime event. Ankerside Shopping Centre’s Stay & Play will return between 9.30am and...