By Tamworth Ladies Choir Tamworth Ladies’ Choir are seeking a new Musical Director to replace the brilliant Hilary Griffiths who is leading us in her final concert on December 6th 2026. The choir was founded in 1990 and since then has only had three Musical Directors. During the thirty six years since its formation it has gained a reputation for fine singing with amazing harmonies. The new Musical Director will be expected to help us maintain that reputation and take us forwa

TV: Dark Matter (Apple TV+ from 28th August) A sci-fi thriller series based on the blockbuster book by acclaimed, bestselling author Blake Crouch, ‘Dark Matter’ is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller that asks: what if you could see the life you didn't choose? The series follows Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physicist and family man who is kidnapped one night and thrown into an alternate version of his own life. His abductor is none other than himself, a version from a parall

Have fun, learn and make every day an adventure! The theme for this year's Playday is ‘Playing on a shoestring – making every day an adventure’. Celebrated annually on the first Wednesday in August, Playday 2026 takes place on Wednesday 5th August, highlighting the importance of play in children's lives. The theme focuses on the everyday, low-cost play adventures children can enjoy at home, in settings, and in our communities. Expensive toys or far-off trips are unnecessary,

How to encourage healthier relationships with tech. The school holidays are looming, and for many parents, the arrival of the long break brings with it a familiar, silent battleground: the living room sofa, where children lie glued to tablets, phones, and gaming consoles. In a digital age, the "screen-time struggle" has become the defining parenting dilemma of the 21st century. But with the summer stretch looming large, declaring outright war on technology is neither practica

TV: Little House on the Prairie (Season 1 - Netflix from 9th July) Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s enduring, almost 100-year-old book series about growing up in the American West in the 1800s. Netflix's upcoming ‘Little House on the Prairie’ reboot aims to honour the beloved classic while offering a more expansive view of the American frontier. Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine has assembled a cast led by Alice Halsey as a strong-willed Laura Ingalls and Luke Bracey as Pa. The

This is a very special year as Middleton, near Tamworth, is proud to be holding its 100th Village Fete on Saturday, 11th July, on the Village Green and plans are underway to make it the best yet! Middleton’s first Fete was held in August 1925, and with a break due to Covid, the 100th fete is upon us in 2026. Back then it was fun for a gathering of villagers, raising funds for the church. Now it is still a fete but greatly enhanced, open to a wider audience and all proceeds

Plans are now well under way for the choirs visit to the Isle of Wight this coming August! A concert with Newchurch Male Voice Choir has been organised for one afternoon and there is the possibility of singing on the last evening at Warners Norton Grange Hotel which is accommodating the choir for their visit. In the meantime, the ladies are rehearsing for their annual summer concert on Sunday 2nd August at St Editha’s Church Community Rooms, College Lane in Tamworth when it

Ashby Show, one of the region’s longest-running countryside events, celebrates its 110th show in 2026. First held on Saturday 3rd September 1904 at the Bath Grounds in Ashby de la Zouch, the event was originally created to promote the advancement of livestock breeding through friendly competition, while giving farmers the opportunity to socialise and trade breeding stock. Over the years, the show has become a much-loved annual tradition, only pausing during the First and Seco

Enjoy a little fun and May the 4t be with you! Every year on May the 4th, millions of fans across the galaxy, sorry, across the planet, come together to celebrate Star Wars Day. The date was chosen for a simple yet brilliant reason: the pun "May the 4th be with you," a playful twist on the iconic Jedi blessing, "May the Force be with you." The origins of the celebration date back to 1979, when Margaret Thatcher won the UK general election. Her party took out a newspaper adver

Burton & District Mind are excited to announce two Silent Disco events coming to Tamworth in May, with the proceeds from ticket sales going towards funding sports projects to support mental health in Tamworth! The two Silent Discos are taking place on Sunday 3rd May…Family Silent Disco: from 3:30pm – 5pmEvening Silent Disco: from 6:30pm – 8pmTicket prices are: Kids - £5 / Adults £10The discos will be taking place at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms. This is set to be a great day o

TV: Fallen (ITVX, 3rd May) A supernatural fantasy romance based on Lauren Kate’s bestselling novels, starring Jessica Alexander. Expect angels, destiny, forbidden love and celestial conflict. Sent to a cult-like reform facility called Sword & Cross for a crime she can't remember, troubled teen Luce (Jessica Alexander) finds herself dangerously drawn to the mysterious Daniel. As strange visions and dark shadows haunt her, she uncovers a centuries-old love story and a celestia

Step into spring with new entertainment! TV: Man on Fire (Netflix, from 30 th April) Netflix’s new adaptation of ‘Man on Fire’, reimagines A.J. Quinnell’s iconic thriller. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Greatest Showman, Watchmen, Black Mirror) steps into the role of John Creasy, delivering what looks to be a powerful, nuanced performance. This Creasy isn't just a grizzled bodyguard; he's a haunted Special Forces veteran battling extreme PTSD, seeking a fresh start in Brazil. H

Murders and Music are New for March TV: Scarpetta (premiering March 11th, on Prime Video) Scarpetta is a crime thriller series based on Patricia Cornwell's novels, starring Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta. The eight-episode series follows the brilliant forensic pathologist using advanced technology to solve cases, while dealing with a dual-timeline narrative: her 1990s beginnings and a present-day return to her hometown in Virginia to hunt a serial killer, navigating a co

Fabulous February entertainment for cosy nights in! TV: Dispatches from Elsewhere (ITVx 12 th February) Follow four ordinary Philadelphians: Peter, Simone, Janice, and Fredwynn, who feel something is missing in their lives and stumble upon a mysterious, immersive puzzle hidden within everyday reality, orchestrated by the enigmatic Jejune Institute, leading them to discover a world of wonder and deeper personal truths. Created by and starring Jason Segel, the show blends sci-

TV: Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour: The End of an Era (12 th December on Disney+) The upcoming Disney+ docuseries, Taylor Swift: The End of an Era, promises to be the definitive behind-the-scenes look at her record-shattering Eras Tour. More than just a concert film, it is framed as an intimate portrait of the pop icon at a professional peak, chronicling the immense physical and creative undertaking of the global phenomenon. The series will offer fans unseen footage and a dee

Sassy saints & sneaky carols: the secrets of your favourite Christmas tunes Let’s be honest, by December 27th, you’ve heard "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" roughly four hundred times. But what if we told you that beneath the familiar fa-la-la-ing, your favourite carols are hiding secrets more dramatic than Uncle Derek’s third sherry? This festive season, let’s pull back the velvet curtain and reveal the riotous, rebellious, and downright weird origins of the songs we sing on l

Following the great success of their concert with Shifnal and District Male Voice Choir at Polesworth Abbey on Saturday 11th October, the ladies of Tamworth Ladies’ Choir are now starting the build up to their annual Christmas Concert. This will be held at St Editha’s Church Community Rooms in College Lane, Tamworth, B79 7LP commencing at 14.30 on Sunday 7th December. The concert will celebrate the end of the choir’s 35 year Anniversary in a very fitting way. Earl Shilton Bel

Following the great success of their 35th Anniversary concert on 3rd August Tamworth Ladies’ Choir have their next performance organised....

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